2 Great Buffalo Seminary Events

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Pastors and Church Leaders will want register now for 2 great upcoming events provided by Buffalo Seminary at Bethany College, a joint ministry of the college and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in West Virginia, underwritten in part by a generous grant by the Oreon E. Scott Foundation.

Church Leadership:  Best Practices
1 day workshop (10 a.m. — 3 p.m.) at your choice of locations:
February 23 at Charleston – United Disciples of Christ Church
February 24 at Bethany Memorial Church
Rev. Dr. Todd Adams
Disciples of Christ Associate General Minister
Dr. Adams will be leading and teaching on the art of Church Administration.  Todd is regarded as a leading practitioner and teacher in the areas of
stewardship, governance, safety and controls for the church.  Church Administration is best understood as pastoral care for the church.  We are excited
to take advantage of his skills and experience in this…

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Dr. Thurston to offer Resurrection Lecture in March

Buffalo Seminary at Bethany College and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in West Virginia are pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Bonnie B. Thurston, noted local author, retreat leader, seminary professor and lecturer, will offer an engaging lecture in preparation for Easter:  “Exploring Resurrection in the Synoptic Gospels.”  The preliminary schedule is as follows:

March 16

     1:00-5:00 p.m.

1. Preparing to think about resurrection: theology/history/literature

2. What’s good news about Mark 1-8?

3. Soldiers & Seeing: Matthew 27:62-28:15

    7:00-8:30 p.m.

1. The Women as Witnesses

2. General discussion

March 17

     9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

1. The One Who Walks Beside You: Luke 14:13-35

2. What happened and what does it mean? How will be preach and teach it?

Registration and limited housing information will be available online at www.wvdisciples.org/buffalo by Jan. 1, or contact the Rev. David Chafin by email or phone 304-428-1681.  Deadline for registration is March 1.

Peter Morgan – Church Video Workshop Deadline Aug. 31

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for A Congregational Video History – and how to do it, led by The Rev. Dr. Peter Morgan and John Scott Williams, who will share the many uses of keeping a video history of your congregation, and how to make it happen.  This is a great time for ministers, local church historians, and others interested in keeping the story of your church alive and in the forefront of congregational life.  Plan now to join us Sep. 12-13. 

It is suggested that churches plan to send at least 2 people to the event, one being the pastor or church historian, the other being a person with interest in simple video and computer technology.  Some computer literacy by one of the attendees will be helpful. 

Cost will be $35 and include 1 c.e.u. (Understanding Heritage).  Deadline for registration is soon upon us.  Register now at www.wvdisciples.org/buffalo.  See this video from Dr. Morgan for a sampling and more information…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIbtjOYtaxM

Summer Clergy Institute Schedule

Rev. Dr. Larry Grimes and Rev. Jim Trader have announced the schedule for the Summer Clergy Institute.  Take note: There are assignments this year!  We hope many of you will join us, and our featured lecturer, the Rev. Dr. Rick Lowery, for what promises to be a fine 3 days of learning and sharing with colleagues from around the region and beyond.  See registration details at http://www.wvdisciples.org/buffalo

Monday August 18

8:00    Continental Breakfast                                             (Mountainside Conference Center)

8:30    Morning Worship and History Vignette               (Mountainside Conference Center)

9:00    Disciples History—James Trader II                    (Mountainside Conference Center)

Noon   Lunch                                                                                               (Harder Hall)

1:00    Theologies and Practices of Preaching           (Mountainside Conference Center)

            Participants will share personal theology and practice of preaching,

            including preparation practices, delivery techniques, etc.  Please

            bring notes, outline, manuscript of a favorite sermon to share with

            the group.  Max of 10 minutes for presentation.

4:00    Benediction

Tuesday August 19

8:00    Continental Breakfast                                              (Mountainside Conference Center)

8:30    Morning Worship and History Vignette                 (Mountainside Conference Center)

9:00    Preaching Workshop – Dr. Rick Lowery             (Mountainside Conference Center)

Noon   Lunch                                                                                                           (Harder Hall)

1:00     Preaching Workshop – Dr. Rick Lowery             (Mountainside Conference Center)

4:00    Benediction

Wednesday August 20

8:00    Continental Breakfast                                             (Mountainside Conference Center)

8:30    Morning Worship and History Vignette               (Mountainside Conference Center)

9:00   Liturgy and Worship:  History and Practice –

Revs. Thad Allen and David Chafin                             (Mountainside Conference Center)

Noon   Lunch                                                                                               (Harder Hall)

1:00   Worship and Liturgy:  A Sharing of Theology and Practice –

Revs. Thad Allen and David Chafin                               (Mountainside Conference Center)

Participants will share their theology and practice of worship and liturgy.

Please bring copies of your current order of worship to share with the group.

3:30    Closing Worship

July Workshop: The Beauty of Holiness

The Beauty of Holiness: The Place and Use of Fine Arts in the Life of the Church

Mountainside Conference Center, Bethany

July 18-19, 2014, beginning at 9:30 daily.  Registration Deadline extended to July 10

Rev. Dr. Larry Grimes, poet and Professor English Emeritus, Bethany College;

Rev. David Chafin, musician and Deputy Regional Minister, Christian Church in WV;

Kenn Morgan, painter and Professor of Fine Arts, Bethany College; and

Aaron Anslow, potter and Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, Bethany College.

An outstanding opportunity for laity and clergy alike.  This workshop will provide time for both theological reflection on the role of the arts in the life of the church and experience, and instruction in making beautiful art works for your church. Ways to use the arts in worship, for spiritual discovery, and for Christian education will be explored. You should, literally, take something of beauty and holiness home with you.  Cost is $35, including lunch each day. Continental breakfast begins at 8:00. Sessions begin at 9:30

Worship. Proclamation of the Word. 1 CEU. Register now at www.wvdisciples.org/buffalo

 

Powerpoint from Feb. Pastoral Care Workshop

This powerpoint presentation was offered by Rev. Wesley Howsare at the Feb. 21-22 Buffalo Seminary workshop on Pastoral Care and Counseling.  He provides it for our use, including an added page at the end with additional reading suggestions, for which we are thankful.

Basics Of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Winter, 2014 Learning Events at Buffalo Seminary

Buffalo Seminary is offering 2 great learning events over the coming months, and registration is open now.  Please pay attention to registration deadlines, and plan now to take advantage of these special opportunities.  Descriptions are available at the links to each event, posted at our webpage:  www.wvdisciples.org/buffalo  Each event is two days in length and will be held at Mountainside Conference Center.  Housing may be available at Gresham Inn for those who need it (see our site), and the fees of $35 includes 2 lunches and continental breakfasts.

Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling led by the Rev. Dr. Victor Hunter and the Rev. Wesley Howsare – Feb. 21-22, 2014, 9:30–4:30 daily.

Seeing the Word led by Dr. Barbara Sutton – Mar. 28-29, 2014, 9:30–4:30 daily.

Also, don’t miss the 2014 Oreon E. Scott Lectures at Bethany College, April 28-29, featuring the Rev. Dr. Charisse Gillett, President of Lexington Theological Seminary.  Registration will open soon.

We hope to see you there!

Dr. Morgan’s Elders Workshop Presentation

By popular request, Dr. Morgan has graciously agreed to share the Powerpoint presentation he used for the workshop this past weekend, which was such a blessing to many.  The file is fairly large (over 7 mb) and the show requires the playing of tracks 4 and 20 of the Eldership Voices CD which you may have on hand.  Of course, it works without it – just no sound.  I can send you a .wav file to fill those spots, or upon request can supply a CD version of the presentation with the sounds in the bundle (for shipping charges), if you would like to have those on hand.  Contact me.

Here’s the Powerpoint:  morgan  (Right-click and save to your computer in a location easily found.  You’ll need MS Powerpoint or a program that can convert it, such as Open Office, in order to view it.)

Trader shares Disciples History charts

The following charts are offered for your edification and enjoyment (and reproduction for non-commercial use). Rev.  James Trader, II used these in our Early Disciples History session at the last Summer Clergy Institute and many of us found them helpful.  We’re grateful to James for the opportunity to share them.  I’m sure he’d welcome your support of the Cane Ridge Meeting House and Shrine, should you desire to offer it!

First Timeline

Timeline two

Timeline three

timeline four

early comparisons

journal mergers

journals timeline pdf

 

 

 

Registration Open for 3 Great Learning Events

Buffalo Seminary is offering 3 great learning events over the coming months, and registration is open now.  Please note deadline for the first is soon upon us, so we hope you’ll take advantage of this special opportunity.  Descriptions are available at the links to each event, posted at our webpage:  www.wvdisciples.org/buffalo  Each event is two days, and fees of $35 includes lunches.

The Lord’s Supper in the New Testament led by the Rev. Dr. Bonnie Bowman Thurston – Oct. 28-29, 9:30–4:30 daily.

Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling led by the Rev. Dr. Victor Hunter and the Rev. Wesley Howsare – Feb. 21-22, 2014, 9:30–4:30 daily.

Seeing the Word led by Dr. Barbara Sutton – Mar. 28-29, 2014, 9:30–4:30 daily.

We hope to see you there!