The Cal Turner Jr., Center for Church Leadership is launching the Learning For Discipleship Series. On September 21-22 we will be offering our first event: “Teaching the Mission of Jesus.”

The purpose of the Learning for Discipleship series is three-fold:
1. Offer lay and clergy persons regular, accessible opportunities to strengthen foundational knowledge and skills for ministry leadership
2. Extend to clergy and lay professionals “Sabbath time,” with regular opportunities for shared spiritual reflection and re-tooling in ministry specialties
3. Keep clergy, pastors and lay professionals “up-to-date” with cutting edge issues and practices important to the life of the congregation.

On September 21-22, Dr. Margaret Ann Crain and Dr. Jack Seymour, two nationally known scholars in discipleship formation and spiritual growth, will come on campus to offer lectures, lead discussions and workshops. The theme is: “Teaching the Mission of Jesus.”

Please take a look at the brochure and notice the specific topics treated in the event. www.martinmethodist.edu/ccl/education/learndiscipleship I cannot think of any other ideal that ought to guide the life of our congregations. The vitality of the church depends on understanding and living out the Christ’s mission.

This experience benefits pastors, lay leaders, Christian Educators, Sunday School teachers, and other people interested in discipleship formation.

It only costs $80.00 for two days, dinner and lunch included. There is also an option to register for Saturday only.

I hope you join us for a time of learning, worship, fellowship and Sabbath. If you have questions or need more information, please feel free to contact me at 1.931.363.9864; or e-mail me at dnigrelli@martinmethodist.edu; or visit our website at www.martinmethodist.edu/ccl/education/learndiscipleship