ABC offers seminar on older adult ministry, disabilities listserve.

The Association of Brethren Caregivers (ABC) is offering "A Seminar on Effective Ministry for, by, and with Older Adults" in conjunction with its National Older Adult Conference (NOAC) in Lake Junaluska, N.C., Sept. 6-8. The association also has a new listserve for those interested in disabilities issues.

Keynote leader for the seminar will be Ted Sample, coordinator of the Network for the Study of US Lifestyles which has focused attention on generational research. Church of the Brethren presenters also will provide leadership for the event, which is designed for clergy, chaplains, retirement center personnel, social workers, and lay leaders involved in older adult ministry.

Clergy will receive one continuing education unit and EFSM/TRIM students who attend may receive one ministry skills unit through the Brethren Academy. Registration for the seminar includes participation in NOAC. Cost is $175, $285 for EFSM/TRIM students. For more information contact ABC staff member Scott Douglas at 800-323-8039 ext. 303.

ABC has launched a new e-mail listserve for individuals and congregations interested in discussing disability issues and concerns. The listserve is a ministry of the Church and Persons with Disabilities Network. To subscribe to the list, go to http://listserver.emountain.net/mailman/listinfo/cpdn and follow the instructions.

Source: 6/18/2004 Newsline
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