CLP Continuing Educational Opportunities

Team & Leadership Development Workshop on January 5th

One “dream” the Ministry Development Leadership Team has for Trinity is that all congregational members understand team dynamics, including effective communication skills and teamwork.  To help fulfill this “dream”, the Ministry Development Leadership Team is hosting a team training session on Saturday, January 5, at 9:00 a.m. – noon, in Trinity’s sanctuary.  A continental breakfast will be provided.  Join members of Session, Board of Deacons, and Trinity as they explore the topic of team dynamics with Art Joyce, who will be the presenter.  If you are interested in attending this free, valuable training session on January 5, please contact Kim Robbins, Director of Ministry Development, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, by Sunday, December 16.  Kim’s number at the church is: 475-5495 and email is kimrobbins@trinitypresby.org

Tom Long on June 21st The Interfaith Resource Center is pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Tom Long will speak on June 21, 2008 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Concord Pike, Wilmington. Two events are planned: a clergy seminar from 2-4 p.m. and a public presentation at 7 p.m. Dr. Long is Bandy Professor of Preaching at Candler School of Theology, Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Long has previously served on the teaching staff at Princeton Theological Seminary, Columbia Theological Seminary, and Erskine Theological Seminary. He has also served as director of Geneva Press, a division of the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation.  In a survey of clergy of all denominations by Baylor University, Dr Long was listed as one of the 12 most effective preachers in the English speaking world, ranking with Billy Graham, James Forbes, Barbara Brown Taylor, and William Willimon.   Dr. Long is the author of over a dozen books including The Witness of Preaching, Second Edition (2005) and Testimony: Talking Ourselves into Being Christian (2004). His commentary on Matthew from the Westminster Bible Companion Series is a must have for this Year A of the Revised Common Lectionary. Please check this IRC webpage routinely as plans for the event begin to take shape. Please contact the Interfaith Resource Center if you would like to be a sponsor for this event. Sponsor now through Epiphany and receive as our gift a copy of Matthew from the Westminster Bible Companion Series.

Massanetta Springs Bible Conference on August 3-8, 2008

Preachers and workshop leaders include:  Dr. F. Dale Bruner, The Rev. Dr. Davis Chappell, Dr. Melva Costen,  The Rev. Dr. Anna Carter Florence, The Rev. Dr. Charles D. "Buz" Myers, The Rev. Dr. Donald A. Griggs The Rev. Steve M. Pharr The Rev. Dr. Brian K. Blount. Check it out online at http://www.massanettasprings.org/v.php?pg=31