PRE-CONFERENCE CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP

Before district conference officially begins on Friday, Nov. 6, the district Ministerial Leadership Development Team will offer a workshop led by Josh Brockway, a member at the Highland Avenue congregation and director of Discipleship and Identity for the Church of the Brethren.

Josh’s title is "School for the Lord’s Service: Ministry in a PostInstitutional World." Here is his description of the ground he plans to cover:

For over two decades the Church in the United States has undergone dramatic changes. As we look at our buildings and organizational structures, we wonder what it means to be faithful disciples today. This session will start with a descriptive overview of the state of the Church in the United States. From there we will explore how the Church has reinvented itself at key moments in history, especially in the movements that birthed the Brethren tradition. The final section will start with practices as the framework for discipleship formation through the Rule of Saint Benedict and the traditional ordinances of the Brethren.

The event will begin at 10 a.m. and end by 4 p.m., with a lunch break. While clergy are especially encouraged to attend, anyone is welcome. Cost is $20, including lunch. To register, contact the district office or email iwdde@outlook.com.