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Benedictine Retreat & Conference Center
Ministry to Ministers
Who ministers to the ministers? This is the question that has prompted the Benedictine Center to focus, in a particular way, on supporting ministers as they seek to be faithful to their ministerial vocations with both spiritual renewal and professional development.
These offerings are intended especially for lay and ordained ministers, pastoral staffs, and others involved in professional or volunteer ministry (teaching, faith formation, pastoral care, liturgy, and parish administration).
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Professional Development for Ministers
Practicing Ministry: Professional Development for Ministers
Individuals $50; three or more staff members $25 each (includes lunch)
These topical workshops (9:30a-3p) offer professional development in critical areas of ministry practice.
Thurs., May 15
Victor Klimoski, Ph.D. is the Director of Lifelong Learning Saint John's School of Theology and the Benedictine Center of St. Paul’s Monastery. He holds a doctorate in adult education from the Univ. of Minn. and works extensively at the national level as a group facilitator and project consultant.
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(cancelled) The Parish as Learning Organization
What if a parish minister or the staff thought of the parish as a book? How would they read it to gain a deeper understanding of the deeper themes that underlie a community of faith? How might they explore what seem to be ordinary and routine events as moments of revelation - about the journey of faith, the nature of ministry, the way God moves in strange and mysterious ways? This workshop engages the experience of participants, offering them ways to learn as much from the context of the parish as they give to its well-being. Registration details |
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Ministry in the Face of Budget Realities
Ministry is about serving others and building up the Kingdom of God. Whether we want to believe it, every ministry, whether conducted by paid staff or volunteer, is subject to monetary constraints imposed internally and externally of the ministry. This workshop will deal with this reality on several levels. Through discussion, examples, role playing, and group work, we will examine what a budget is, why every ministry should have one, and how each ministry’s budget comes together to form the larger parish budget. We will also examine different budgeting techniques parishes, schools, and ministries can use to formulate their budgets. In addition, we will examine how internal and external monetary constraints in a parish can affect a ministry’s budget and how one might re-work or seek ways to maintain their budget in times of financial crisis or concern. |
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Spiritual Renewal for Ministers
Personal Retreats, Self-Care Days
Plan a day of quiet reflection, an overnight stay, or a retreat of several days tailored to individual needs and interest. Spiritual direction available as desired. Call 651.777.7251 or email the Benedictine Center.
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iLLUMINARE Ministry Renewal Days
Jackie Witter
9:30a-3p (includes lunch)
$30 per person for one session
$15 per person for group of three or more participants
$60 per person for three renewal days
$75 per person for four renewal days
(Note applicable discount during registration)
iLLUMINARE Ministry Renewal Days provide ongoing formation and spiritual renewal for ministers. Individual ministers and ministry staffs experience a time for prayer, theological reflection, conversation, and renewal. Each day includes private time, shared discussion, and presentations. (iLLUMINARE Ministry Renewal Days are subsidized by a Lilly Endowment grant). Group rates for parish staffs available. Learn more about iLLUMINARE.
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For Phone/Email Registration or Further Information
Please contact Guest Services at 651.777.7251
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