Ministry & Discipleship

REDEEMER UNIVERSITY COLLEGECONTINUING EDUCATION | FALL 2013

Pre-registration is required for all continuing education activities and events. All events have limited enrolment, so please register early to avoid disappointment. Payment must be made in order to complete registration.

Parking at Redeemer is free for these events.

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REGISTRATION

Are you interested in a week long ministry training course during the summer of 2014?

REL 351 SPIRITUAL FORMATION FOR MINISTRY – WEEKLONG, 3 CREDIT COURSE July 7-11, 2014

Looking at the person, character and spiritual formation of the one doing ministry.

Instructor: Dr. Syd Hielema

PSY 370 COUNSELING SKILLS & PRACTICE WITH ADOLESCENTS – WEEKLONG, 3 CREDIT COURSE July 14-18, 2014

Looking at theories of counseling from a Christian perspective and providing opportunities to learn and practice counseling skills.

Instructor: Professor Brenda Stephenson

www.redeemer.ca/youthministrycertificate

Redeemer is committed to blessing and equipping churches and congregations through continuing education in ministry and discipleship

• Development Opportunities for Church Leadership• Youth Ministry Certificate Program• Worship Conference – refresh & renew• Ministers Conference• Practical workshops and courses in ministry, leadership and discipleship• Evening workshops for people working in ministry to youth• Evening lectures

Ministry & Discipleship

REFRESH & RENEW REDEEMER’S 6TH ANNUAL WORSHIP CONFERENCE Saturday, September 28, 2013, 8:30am-4:00pm

The conference, which features Andy Park and more than 25 workshops, is a great resource for planners, pastors, leaders, musicians, students and anyone with a desire to learn more about worship.

www.redeemer.ca/worship

HAVING A CULTURAL CONVERSATION: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RELIGION & FAITH Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 6:30 – 9:00pm

Jefferson Bethke created a sensation last year with his YouTube video “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus.” His new book, Jesus>Religion unpacks and expands on the message of the provocative video. Jefferson will share a bit of his story, his testimony, and discuss his YouTube video and book.

6:30 pm book sale and signing 7:00 pm Bethke presents 8:30 pm book signing

$20 + tax | $100 + tax for groups of 5-10 people Youth rates available through rjanecek@redeemer.ca

www.redeemer.ca/ConEd

FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY WORKSHOP Thursday, October 31, 2013, 2:00-5:00pm

A workshop based on John Roberto’s ecosystem model of intergenerational faith formation. Ideal for both individuals and church ministry teams. Be prepared to leave with a plan for how to address faith formation in ways that will work for everyone in your church!

$ 30 + tax per person | $100 + tax for groups of 4-8 people from the same congregation

www.redeemer.ca/ConEd

SHARING YOUR MINISTRY VISUALLY Thursday, November 14, 2013, 7:00-9:00pm

An introduction to using screenplay writing techniques to serve your ministry, church, or organization. Learn how to promote or tell the story of your mission, events, and experiences on your church website or to share in services.

$ 20 + tax

www.redeemer.ca/ConEd

TRANSFUSING LIFE SEMINAR Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 7:00-9:00pm

Dave Overholt is considered one of Canada’s leading experts in understanding the youth culture and generational divides and he helped write Transfusing Life – Practical Responses to the Hemorrhaging Faith Report. In this seminar, Dave talks about his experiences and offers practical approaches and solutions to youth leaving the church.

$20 + tax

www.redeemer.ca/ConEd

27TH ANNUAL MINISTERS’ CONFERENCE Tuesday, March 4, 2014

All those working in pastoral ministry are invited to this collegial and practical conference. Author and pastor Darrell Johnson will speak about preaching: Lo! I Tell You a Mystery: What Really Happens in the Preaching Moment.

www.redeemer.ca/ministersconference

THE CARE AND FEEDING OF THE LEADER’S SOUL Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 7:00-9:00pm

Ministry can wring us inside-out, causing burnout, insecurities and anxieties, conflict and discouragement. As we head into summer, it’s a good time for leaders in ministry to reflect on the care and feeding of their own souls. Dr. Syd Hielema leads this workshop on the character of being a leader in the field of ministry.

$20 + tax

www.redeemer.ca/ConEd