SPRING CLERGY GATHERING

More than 30 people attended this year’s district clergy spring gathering, held April 15-16 at Bishop Lane Retreat Center near Rockford. 

The focus this year was “Ethical Considerations,” incorporating the ethics training required of all credentialed ministers in the denomination's every five years. Denominational Ministry office director Nancy Sollenberger Heishman was the main leader for the event, assisted by Naperville pastor Dennis Webb—who debuted a new intercultural component for the training—and district executive minister Walt Wiltschek. Ministers attending received 0.6 CEU’s. 

The 24-hour gathering also included good meals, some time for fellowship and exploring the grounds, and several periods of devotion and worship, with leadership from Purvi Satvedi (Neighborhood) and Michael Cole (Dixon) and his musical guests. 

We’re grateful for all the good leadership and ministry provided by the pastors, chaplains, and other ministers in our district! Another CEU opportunity will be held at district conference in November.