BI-VOCATIONAL MINISTRY IN THE 21st CENTURY CONFERENCE

WHAT

Bi-vocational Ministry in the 21st Conference is an ecumenical sponsored event by the Professional Church Leadership in which the PC(USA) participates.

WHERE

Epworth By the Sea

100 Arthur J Moore Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This event is geared both toward those serving or seeking to serve in a bi-vocational ministry context as well as governing body or judicatory leaders who work with ministers who serve in such contexts.

REGISTRATION

Registration is $50 plus Lodging.

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Rates are per person, per night, based on the number of adults staying in the room together, and include lodging for 2 nights and 6 meals.

Single Room in Pitts/Booth $ 329 Double Occupancy in Pitts/Booth $ 241

Single Room in Robertson Inn $ 355 Double Occupancy in Robertson Inn $ 255

Single Room in Turner Lodge $ 376 Double Occupancy in Turner Lodge $ 273

To view the accommodation options see .

OPTIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

One hour of Continuing Education Credit is offered through the Office of Advance Learning at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary for an additional $26. To participate choose the optional continuing education box when you register.

Conference Schedule

Friday April 15, 2016

8:00 – 8:45 a.m.Registration

9:00 a.m.Opening Worship

9:30 a.m.Opening Plenary (Bi-vocational by choice – a conversation about dual career ministry, life-choices, and sustainability)

10:15 a.m.Questions & Answers

10:30 a.m.Break

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.Workshop One

NoonLunch

1:00 p.m.Workshop Two

2:00 p.m.Workshop Three

3:00 p.m.Networking and Small Group Discussions

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.Free Time

5:30 p.m.Dinner

6:30 p.m.Workshop Four

7:30 p.m.Evening Worship

8:00 p.m.Social Time and Networking

Saturday April 16, 2016

8:00 a.m.Breakfast

8:45 a.m.Morning Worship

9:15 a.m.Workshop Five

10:15 a.m.Break

11:45 a.m.Small Group Discussions

NoonLunch

1:00 p.m.Plenary

1:30 p.m.Closing Worship

2:00 p.m.Departure

WORKSHOP TITLES

Professional and Personal Bi-vocational Pastors Track:

  1. What helps you grow in Ministry? A panel discussion on connection with bi-vocational clergy
  2. Developing a congregation full of leaders (empowering the congregation to do the work of ministry) - Tony Freeman
  3. How to grow a congregation while working part-time – Felicia Howard LaBoy
  4. Bi-Vocational Stressors – Kathy Hudspethand Lenore Wilkinson
  5. What leadership competencies are needed for part-time pastors? – Craig Howard

Governing Body Track:

  1. Governing body conversations…feedback, resource sharing, collaboration
  2. Crowdfunding for Bi-vocational Ministry
  3. Benefit options for Bi-vocational pastors – Jim Sanft
  4. Preparing congregations to transition from the full-time pastor model to the bi-vocational pastor – SanDawnaGaulman Ashley (tentative)
  5. Downsized…supporting congregations living into new ministry realities

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

The Reverend Dr. Robert Grove-Markwood, Director of the BTS Center, mission successor to Bangor Theological Seminary (BTS). The Center's evolving mission is to equip and support faith leaders for theologically-grounded and effective 21st-century ministry, especially in smaller, rural settings. Bob was the final president of Bangor Theological Seminary during its historic closure and re-invention. He had an extensive history with BTS -- as a graduate (M.Div. and D.Min.), admissions director, and a trustee -- before becoming the final president. He also served as the pastor of the Presque Isle UCC in northern Maine for 25 years.

WORKSHOP LEADERS

Preparing Congregations To Transition From The Full-Time Pastor Model To The Bi-Vocational Pastor

Rev. Dr. SanDawnaGaulman Ashley

Assistant Stated Clerk, the manager for Call Process Support and Teaching Elders Ministries in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). In her work with the Mid Councils Ministry Unit, Office of the General Assembly, Ashley provides training, consultation, coaching, and resources for presbyteries in support of congregations, COMs, call seekers and calling organizations. Ashley experience includes serving as senior pastor and solo pastor of congregations in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Illinois. She is experienced in cross cultural ministry, congregational transformation, and leadership development. Ashley has degrees from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (DMIN), Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary (MDIV) and Georgia State University (BSW).

What Leadership Competencies Are Needed For Part-Time Pastors?

Rev. Dr. Craig Howard

The presbytery leader for Milwaukee Presbytery. He completed his undergraduate work at DePaul in University Industrial Organizational Psychology, and earned the M.Div and D.Min degrees from McCormick Theological Seminary. Craig’s first career was in business, as owner and operator of a State Farm insurance agency for 20 years. After being called to ministry, Craig served McCormick as Director of Recruitment and Admissions. Craig later served McCormick in fundraising as Chief Development Officer. After relocating to Madison WI Craig worked as a Major Gifts officer at Beloit College, and as Mission Advancement Director at Bethesda Lutheran Communities. Craig served bi-vocationally, doing fundraising or admissions work while in pastoral ministry.

Bi-Vocational Stressors

Kathy Hudspeth,

Executive Director of Ministry Development Center - a Ministry that helps nurture the growth of Church Leadership and youth. She is a counselor, trainer and coach.

Developing A Congregation Full of Leaders (Empowering The Congregation to Do the Work Of Ministry)

Rev. Tony Freeman

Director of Church Life and Health for Metropolitan Community Churches.Has served MCC for 18 years in a variety of roles, including as Senior Pastor, Interim Pastor, church consultant, chair of the Structure Review Team, and member of the Governing Board. His experience includes service in churches of various sizes, especially pastor, program, and corporate size churches.

How to Grow a Congregation While Working Part-Time

Rev. Dr. Felicia Howard LaBoy

Is the Associate Dean of Black Church Studies and Advanced Learning, which includes the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) and non-degree/certificate programs for Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. An Elder in Full Connection with the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church, LaBoy holds degrees from Lehigh University, BA; Duke University, MBA; Indiana Christian University, MA; Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, MDiv, PhD.

Benefit Options for Bi-Vocational Pastors

Jim Sanft, FSA, President and CEO of Concordia Plan Services, of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.

Bi-Vocational Stressors

Dr. Lenore Wilkinson

Dr. Wilkinson, Ph.D earned her doctorate in Clinical-Community Psychology from Yale University in 1988. She is a certified coach for ministers and is trained as a facilitator for Healthy Congregations. She is a life-long Lutheran and has served the North Carolina Synod of the ELCA as a board member for Lutheran Family Services of the Carolinas, on the Specialized Pastoral Care committee. Dr. Wilkinson has worked with Ministry Development Services since 1999.

For more information contact SanDawna Ashley at or 502-569-5730.