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Event Tag Archives: off-site

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Donna JohnsonWomen Writing: The Art of Spiritual Memoir

16 May 2016
  • Venue: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
  • Categories: Regional Workshop, Writing Workshop
  • Tags: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Donna Johnson, off-site, women, writing
For women pastors, writers, and would-be spiritual memoirists.
The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

Robert BensonMapping the Geography of Grace: A Writing Workshop for Clergy

27 September 2016
  • Venue: Gray Center in Canton, MS
  • Categories: Regional Workshop, Writing Workshop
  • Tags: Center for Ministry, off-site, pastors, Robert Benson, writing, writing workshops
For clergy exploring the landscape of faith.
The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

Brad WiggerThe Writing Pastor: A Workshop with J. Bradley Wigger

16 October 2016
  • Venue: Louisville Seminary in Louisville, KY
  • Categories: Regional Workshop, Writing Workshop
  • Tags: church leaders, J. Bradley Wigger, Louisville Seminary, off-site, pastors, spiritual practice, writing
For pastors and church leaders who are committed to the ways writing can be a spiritual practice.
The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

Karen HeringAwakening Theological Imagination: A Spiritual Practice of Writing with Karen Hering

24 October 2016
  • Venue: Warren Conference Center in Ashland, MA
  • Categories: Regional Workshop, Writing Workshop
  • Tags: Karen Hering, off-site, religious imagination, theological imagination, writing workshops
Helping religious leaders cultivate personal attentiveness and invigorate theological conversation in their congregations and among those they serve
The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

Mary Lane PotterWriting Spirit, Writing Faith: A Week with Mary Potter

14 November 2016
  • Venue: Whidbey Institute on Whidbey Island
  • Categories: Regional Workshop, Writing Workshop
  • Tags: Mary Lane Potter, off-site, Whidbey Institute on Whidbey Island, writing workshops
Exploring the complexities of faith in today’s world.
The application deadline for this workshop has passed.

Charlotte GullickHow Pastors Write for Public Life

08 May 2017
  • Venue: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
  • Categories: Regional Workshop, Writing Workshop
  • Tags: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Charlotte Gullick, off-site, pastors, writing workshops
For faith leaders who want to write for audiences outside the church.
The application deadline for this workshop has now passed.

Robert BensonMapping the Geography of Grace: A Writing Workshop for Clergy

26 September 2017
  • Venue: Gray Center in Canton, MS
  • Categories: Regional Workshop, Writing Workshop
  • Tags: Center for Ministry, off-site, pastors, Robert Benson, writing, writing workshops
For clergy exploring the landscape of faith.
The application deadline for this workshop has now passed.

Mary Lane PotterWriting Spirit, Writing Faith: A Week with Mary Potter

02 October 2017
  • Venue: Whidbey Institute on Whidbey Island
  • Categories: Regional Workshop, Writing Workshop
  • Tags: Mary Lane Potter, off-site, Whidbey Institute on Whidbey Island, writing workshops
Exploring the complexities of faith in today’s world.
The application deadline for this workshop has now passed.

Brad WiggerThe Writing Pastor: A Workshop with J. Bradley Wigger

15 October 2017
  • Venue: Louisville Seminary in Louisville, KY
  • Categories: Regional Workshop, Writing Workshop
  • Tags: church leaders, J. Bradley Wigger, Louisville Seminary, off-site, pastor, spiritual practices, writing workshops
For pastors and church leaders who are committed to the ways writing can be a spiritual practice.
The application deadline for this workshop has now passed.

Robert BensonMapping the Geography of Grace: A Writing Workshop for Clergy

25 September 2018
  • Venue: Gray Center in Canton, MS
  • Categories: Regional Workshop, Writing Workshop
  • Tags: Center for Ministry, off-site, Robert Benson, writing workshops
For clergy exploring the landscape of faith.
The application deadline for this workshop has now passed.
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