Join our 2009 Pilgrimage!
Renewing God’s Call: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, June 2009
Emmanuel School of Religion’s Institute for Excellence in Ministry is pleased to present “Renewing God’s Call: A Pastoral Pilgrimage to the Holy Land.” This pastoral renewal experience is fully funded and made possible because of a generous grant to Emmanuel School of Religion from the CF Foundation.
Pastors who currently serve a local congregation, have at least five years experience in the ministry, are 35-55 years of age or older, and are physically able to make the trip are welcome to apply. Ministers from all Christian traditions are welcome to apply. If you have a pastor friend who meets the qualifications that you would like to attend with you or know of others who might be interested, then please feel free to forward this announcement.
This trip will be limited to 20 individuals (spouses are not able to attend). Please fill out the application found on the website (www.pastoralpilgrimage.org). All applications must be completed by midnight on October 31, 2008 (no exceptions). Accepted applicants will be notified on or before November 1, 2008. A non-refundable $300 fee will be required after notification.
Renewing God’s Call Time Line (Attendance is required at all events):
| October 1, 2008 | Application available on website |
| October 31, 2008 | Applications process closes |
| November 1, 2008 | Participants selected and notified |
| November 14, 2008 | $300 participant fee due |
| December 4, 2008 | Introductory participant conference call (10:30 am) |
| February 5, 2009 | Participant conference call (10:30 am) |
| April 2, 2009 | Participant conference call (10:30 am) |
| May 31-June 2, 2009 | Pre-departure retreat (Atlanta, GA) |
| June 2-16, 2009 | Pilgrimage to Holy Land |
| September 14-16, 2009 | Follow-up retreat (Emmanuel School of Religion) |
Emmanuel School of Religion, Johnson City, TN is an ATS accredited graduate seminary of the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ with over 1,300 alumni/ae serving Christ around the world. Emmanuel offers three degree programs: Master of Arts in Religion, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry.
Emmanuel’s Institute for Excellence in Ministry is a church-focused and ministry-centered effort dedicated to delivering a steady stream of opportunities for servant leaders to access:
- Prayer support
- Ministry coaching and mentoring
- New and creative resources
- Continuing education for professional development
- Training for ministry leaders including elders and deacons
- Congregational assessments
- Connection portals with peers
- Fresh ministry ideas
- Inspiration as well as motivation to strive for excellence in the “daily care of the church.”