March 22-24, 2007 -- Youth Ministry Institute Returns to Methodist Theological School in Ohio

The Youth Ministry Institute at Methodist Theological School in Ohio is back! Scheduled for March 22-24, 2007 on the School’s campus in Delaware, Ohio, the theme of this year’s Institute is “Experience Sabbath” and will feature Jane Bentley from the Iona Community in Scotland.

Ms. Bentley will bring her acclaimed work in enabling music-making, using a variety of drums and percussion instruments, and help Institute participants to take a practical look into strategies and resources for creating music in their worship settings, especially with their youth. Other Institute leaders include Bishop Judith Craig; Dr. Lisa Withrow, who will lead a workshop on Examining Celtic Spirituality; and Dr. Timothy Van Meter, who will lead a workshop on Praying with the Desert Abbas and Ammas.

The cost of the Institute is $150. Located on U.S. Route 23 in Delaware, Methodist Theological School in Ohio is a graduate seminary of The United Methodist Church preparing people for service to the church and the world. For more information, including registration materials for the Institute, visit the school’s website: www.mtso.edu or send an email message to ymi@mtso.edu.