Events – September 2016
Three Streams, One Mission
I want to invite you to our Convergence Conference this Fall at Asbury Seminary! Convergence is a two-day event (October 11-12) designed to help church leaders recover ancient pathways for formation and mission in contemporary ministry by bringing together Scripture, Spirit, and Sacrament.
This event will feature guest Speakers Bishop Todd Hunter (Churches for the Sake of Others) and Rev. Ashley Mathews (Eastside Parish Director, Trinity Anglican, Atlanta), while Marty Reardon (Worship Pastor, Trinity Anglican, Atlanta) will lead us in sacramental worship each day.
In addition to each of these chapel services, we will be hosting three distinct workshops for those in attendance. These include: Convergent Worship and Liturgy, Ancient Spiritual Practices, and Sacramental Mission and Church Planting.
We believe that exploring the historic practices of the church will bring new life and substance to the leaders of our day and we would be delighted if you joined with us for this incredible opportunity!
For more information, please contact Ross Jenkins (ross.jenkins@asburyseminary.edu) or to register please visit https://myats.asburyseminary.edu/event-registrations/2016-convergence.
We also have a block of rooms available at the Asbury Inn and can book a room at http://asburyinn.com. Just be sure to mention in your comments that you are attending Convergence.
May the Lord bless you in your service and we look forward to seeing you in October!
In Christ,
Winfield Bevins
Driector of Church Planting
Asbury Theological Seminary
Renewal Retreats
Join us on the Wilmore, Kentucky campus for a Renewal Retreat! Renewal Retreats are individual, personalized retreats tailored around your chosen intention (needs and longings) for getting away. For each retreat we thoughtfully draw from the formation-rich environment of the Asbury Seminary community and craft personalized days to move you slowly through formative experiences aimed toward your intention for the retreat. Most retreats begin with a professional massage as well as a conversation with a personal trainer to discuss health and choose a gentle way to engage the body during the retreat. The other elements of your retreat are chosen to fit your request. These might include a conversation with faculty around scripture, discerning prayer times, thoughtful leadership advice, sharing in the Eucharist and participating in chapel, fasting in solitude or delving into study. The cost of renewal retreats varies dependent on length of stay and activities in which you participate.
If you are interested in participating in this form of retreat, feel free to contact
Peg Hutchins, the Director of Community Formation, at (859) 858-2242 or Tammy Cessna, the Director of Alumni and Church Relations, at (859) 858-2306
Doctor of Ministry eLuncheons
Since not all students can come to campus for a preview, we’re coming to you. Join the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program each Monday at noon (12:00 p.m.) Eastern Time to learn more.
The eLuncheon will last an hour or less. During the session, you will:
• Learn about the unique aspects of Asbury’s D.Min. program
• Chat about your dissertation project
• Learn about the Admissions process
• Discover ways to afford an Asbury D.Min.
• Ask your questions
• Get a $50 application fee waiver for attending!
Please let me know if there will be a Ministers Conference in January or February, and the dates and location. Thanks!
Meg, the upcoming event will no longer be called Ministers Conference. On February 21-23, 2017, Asbury Seminary will be hosting the Beeson Summit for the Renewal of Biblical Preaching & Church Leadership. More information can be found here: https://asburyseminary.edu/resources/beesoncenter/lifelonglearning/beeson-summit/
How can I get an application for this year’s Christmas Craft Fair? I have done it every year for several years and it appears that someone else besides Betty Hawkins is organizing it? I usually get an e-mail or something about it.
How can I get an application regarding the Christmas Craft Fair this year? I have done it several years now and usually get an e-mail or notice of some kind.
Hello, the Craft Fair is under new supervision this year and applications will be going out to the list of participants at the beginning on October. You can always contact the person in-charge via christmascraftfair@asburyseminary.edu. Thanks for asking and have a blessed day!