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2006 National Gathering Details
WHO IS THIS CONFERENCE FOR?
Our Conference theme for this year will address the care of
clergy who are caught in crisis situations - congregational
conflicts, sexual misconduct, marriage & family crisis, natural
disasters, theological cross-fire, etc.
The PPCN is composed of individuals and groups
who are working in presbyteries, synods, and General Assembly
structures of the PC(USA) and other denominations to provide care
and support for ministers. Our network goal is to help ministry
professionals and volunteers throughout the Church to develop
relationships and share resources that:
 | Advocate for pastoral care for ministers within the PC(USA)
and other denominations as well; |
| Offer mutual support for those engaged in caring for
ministers; |
| Establish “best practices” for the local care and support of
church professionals; |
| Encourage research and study in the area of clergy self-care
and wellness; |
| Model appropriate accountability in the exercise of pastoral
care for ministers; and |
| Provide annual conferences for shared learning, resource
development, and support for care-givers at the judicatory
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
MONDAY
3-6pm Registration at Harrington Center
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Welcome/Introductions/Greeting
8:00pm A Presbytery Model for
Pastoral Care
9:30pm Evening Vespers & Fellowship Time
TUESDAY
7:30-8:15am Breakfast
9:00am Cochran Keynote #1
11:30am Worship
12:30-1:15pm Lunch
2:00pm Keynote #2
4:30pm Annual PPCN Membership Meeting
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Keynote #3
9:30pm Closing prayer
9:45pm Networking & Sharing Resources
WEDNESDAY
7:30-8:15am Breakfast
9:00am Worship
10:00am Clergy Care Workshop
12:30-1:15 pm Lunch
1:30pm Workshop #2
2:30 pm Clergy Care Panel
4:00 pm Free Time
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Sharing Strategies (optional)
9:30pm Networking & Sharing Resources
THURSDAY
7:30- 8:15am Breakfast
9:00am Morning Prayer
10-12 Noon Evaluation & Departure
Worship
ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS
Our keynote speaker this year, Dr. Katrina Cochran, is a
psychologist from Oklahoma City who provides training and
coaching for agencies and ministries responding to crises in
their communities. Dr. Cochran has extensive experience working
with professionals who are in crisis situations and seeking to
minister to those living through a crisis.
Our Clergy Care workshop leader this year will be Dr. Kristen
Curtis, the Program Coordinator with the Resource Center for
Pastoral Excellence at Samford University. Representatives from
the Greater Atlanta Presbytery will also share their experiences
and models for pastoral care to ministers.
Clergy Care Panel Discussion will by moderated
by Rev. Joe Sandifer, from the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta ,
with CTS faculty, clergy colleagues and pastors from Samford
University in Birmingham,
et. al.
Worship leaders for this conference include:
Rev Dr. Laura
Mendenhall, President of Columbia Theological Seminary
Dr. Beth Johnson, Professor of New Testament at Columbia
Theological Seminary
Dr. Chuck Campbell, Professor of Homiletics at
Columbia Theological Seminary
HOW DO I GET THERE?
The conference will be held at the Harrington Center on the
campus of Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia.
Columbia Seminary is located in Decatur, east of downtown
Atlanta. From the Atlanta Airport, you can take the public
rail system (MARTA) to the Five Points station and transfer to
the train going east to Decatur. From the train station in
Decatur you will need to take a cab to the seminary, about 1
mile. A cab from the airport is available at the cost of
$30-$45 one way. The Harrington Center is at 701 S. Columbia
Dr. (telephone: 404-378-8821)
For more information about directions to Columbia Seminary,
check their website:
www.ctsnet.edu
ACCOMODATIONS
Conference housing at the Harrington Center includes double
occupancy rooms with baths, linens and towels. Single rooms
are an additional $75. On campus housing is limited so early
registration is recommended. Meals will be served in the
seminary refectory adjacent to the Harrington Center. Register
for conference housing by completing the form in this brochure
and sending a check to the PPCN address listed. Susan
Holderness is the conference registrar. Call (216) 241-3966
x23 or email- SWHold@adelphia.net for more info.
Conference Costs:
Members (includes room & board) = $300
Non-Members (with room & board) = $360
Commuter rate (with meals) = $175
Spouse rate (with meals) = $180
Single room extra cost = $ 75
Online Registration Form
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