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The Imperfect Pastor: 2024 Gordon-Conwell Pastors’ Conference

About the Conference:

Leaders in ministry are pressured to produce large, famous things as fast as possible. But the things that matter most in the lives of those we serve require small, mostly overlooked graces over a longer period of time. Pastoring and preaching are best when seen as acts of love and wonder hovering within the ordinary lives of particular people. But this means we also need wisdom. When competing cultural questions, political voices, and individual doubts rise, it can feel more difficult to know which voices belong with Jesus, and how to wisely help others hear his voice and biblically follow him. In these conversations, Dr. Zack Eswine will spur you on to taste the goodness of wiser loves and skills for your life and ministry.

Schedule:

9:45-10:45 a.m. Plenary Session I: The Imperfect Preacher
12:00-1:30 p.m. Dean’s Forum: Locating Jesus in our Political Moment (lunch included)
1:45-3:00 p.m. Plenary Session II: The Imperfect Pastor

#MyFaith 2024 Cohort Applications Open!

Are you passionate about engaging the youth in your church? Do you need more resources for your church’s youth? Would you like training from national youth ministry voices? Apply to the 2024 #MyFaith Cohort! The #MyFaith Youth Ministry Team at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary’s Campus for Urban Ministerial Education in Boston is excited to announce that applications are open for the 2024 #MyFaith Cohort! Applications are due Friday, November 10th, 2023. Apply here! 

#MyFaith is for churches of color who are developed in youth ministry, growing in youth ministry but not fully developed, or building from the ground up.

To qualify you must have middle and/or high school students who attend your church, commit to a full year of training (2 excused absences permitted), and be able to attend the first training on Saturday, January 20th, 2024.

We are also hosting two 45-minute Info Sessions at 7pm on Monday, October 30th and Monday, November 6th via Zoom. Anyone interested can register for the info session(s) here!

For more information, contact #MyFaith Administrator Katelyn Hannan: khannan1@gordonconwell.edu.

Growing Young Ministry Training

The #MyFaith Youth Ministry Grant Team at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary’s Campus for Urban Ministerial Education is excited to announce our youth ministry training: “Growing Young!” This workshop will help pastors, youth leaders, and other ministry leaders assess their communities. We will create strategies to help your churches grow young and engage the next generation in meaningful ways.

Our featured speakers are Dr. Virginia Ward from Gordon-Conwell & Dr. Chuck Hunt from the Fuller Youth Institute.

“Growing Young” will take place on Friday, May 19th from 6-9pm at Congregation Lion of Judah (20 Reed Street, Boston, MA 02118). There is no cost to attend, and dinner is included. Registration is required and spots are limited.

An Easter Serenade Concert

“Easter Serenade Concert”  is an inspirational time of Music, Books-Talk, and Book signing.

Dr. George Walters-Sleyon will be discussing his books, reading poems, and singing some original songs from his albums and some gospel spirituals.

Saturday, April 1st, St. Paul AME Church at 5pm.

CULTIVATING [ spaces ]

FOUR NIGHTS | COMPLETELY FREE | FOR PARENTS OF TEENS

Supporting parents navigating the unchartered waters of raising teenagers in 2021 and beyond. Webinar begins at 7 PM each evening. 

CULTIVATING SPACE FOR… 

  • May 17 – INQUIRY: Think about the future of education
  • May 18 – HOPE: Help your kids face the future with confidence
  • May 19 – HEALING: Consider recovery & resilience after trauma
  • May 20 – CULTURE: Navigate a changing & divided world

To sign up or for more information, click here.


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