Alumni Events – March 2014
Tennent Tour
Please join President Timothy C. Tennent as he shares the Asbury Seminary vision in your area. Tennent Tours are well under way, so mark your calendar now! At each of his stops, Dr. Tennent is honored to be speaking at various Saturday evening and Sunday morning services.
March 7-9
New Covenant UMC
The Villages, Florida
April 4-6
First Methodist Houston
Houston, Texas
September 12-14
Asbury UMC/First UMC
Tulsa, Oklahoma
For event schedule, reservations, and information, please contact Major Events by phone, 877.PRAY.ATS (772-9287) or email, major.events@asburyseminary.edu
Ministry Conference
March 17-21, 2014
“Dust of the Rabbi”
Applying Biblical Preaching to Contemporary Thought
John 6:26-29
Conference Speakers:
Dr. Craig S. Keener
Professor of New Testament
Dr. Robert Tuttle, Jr
Emeritus E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism
Dr. Ben Witherington III
Jean R. Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies
Registration Information: asbury.to/register | 888.5BEESON
Asbury Theological Seminary to Host the Green Collection!
Asbury Theological Seminary is hosting an exhibit from the Green Collection, Tuesday March 18 through Saturday March 22, 2014. The Green Collection is one of the largest private collections of rare biblical texts and artifacts in the world. Asbury Seminary is excited to offer this unique opportunity to the central Kentucky community. The exhibit will be housed in the B. L. Fisher Library on the Wilmore campus, only 12 miles from Lexington.
Highlights include:
• A leaf from the first bible printed in the Western Hemisphere (1663), translated into the Natick Native American dialect
• Gutenberg Bible leaf (1454)
• 14th century Latin illuminated manuscript
• A leaf from the earliest nearly-complete manuscript of Psalms in the world, written in
Greek on papyrus (circa 3rd-4th Century AD)
• Coverdale Bible (1550)
• Cuneiform tablets dating to the time of Abraham
• Jewish Torah scroll
• Illuminated manuscripts
The exhibit is accompanied by experts from The Green Collection to help interpret the relevance of the artifacts and put them into historical context. Multi-media displays will further enrich the experience.
The exhibit is open to the public Tuesday from 10 am – 6 pm, and Wednesday – Saturday from 10 am – 8 pm and closed from 2-3 pm daily. Admission is free. Reservations are requested for groups of 10 or more. To make your group reservation, or with any questions, call
1.877.PRAY.ATS (772-9287) or e-mail major.events@asburyseminary.edu.
Theory and Strategy for Changing Brain Pathways in Distressed Clients
Friday, April 11, 2014
8:30am-4:15pm
Presentations by Gracia Levin and Michael Rogers
The morning session will be with Gracia Levin and will provide an overview of the theory of DBT, basic information regarding the neurobiology behind emotional reactions and strategies to provide the most effective change of dysfunctional behaviors in treatment. The afternoon session will be with Michael Rogers and will explore how to integrate mindfulness into your practice. It is designed to provide you with specific resources and tools for working with Christian and non-Christian clients. If you are familiar with mindfulness, this seminar will enable you to refine and deepen your practice. If you are new to mindfulness, you will learn practical integrative methods you can use right away in your work with your clients. The speaker will utilize experiential exercises throughout the afternoon to enhance your learning.
Location:
Asbury Theological Seminary
Stanger Hall, Room #411
204 N. Lexington Ave.
Wilmore, KY 40390
Questions:
Call Kathy Milans
859-858-0750
E-mail:
alumni@asburyseminary.edu
Register by April 1, 2014 at asbury.to/register
Costs:
$65 for Professionals
$25 for Students
Calling all clergy, church staff, and lay leaders!
Registration Now Open for LCI 2014!
April 28-30
Continuum: Engaging All Generations, the 2014 Large Church Initiative of the United Methodist Church, hosted by Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church in Johns Creek, GA,
The keynote speakers this year include
Mark Batterson
Asbury Alum Jorge Acevedo
Chip Ingram
and Asbury’s own President Tim C. Tennent.
We are extremely excited about hosting as teams experience the best of building a continuum for multi-generational ministry. From the keynote and workshop presenters to the worship, God has assembled some of the best and most effective to lead us, instruct us, and inspire us to go home with trust and assurance that we answer the call and challenge before us. Register at http://www.lci2014.com/ today! Follow LCI2014 on Facebook (Continuum- LCI 2014) and Twitter (@LCI2014)
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!
Asbury Alumni & Friends Cruise
2nd & 3rd Missionary Journeys of Paul
10 Day – Athens to Istanbul Cruise
October 23rd – November 1st, 2014
with Guest Speaker Dr. Maxie Dunnam
This special Educational Opportunities Tour Cruise will begin in Athens with excursions in Patmos, Ephesus, Miletus, Pergamum, Berea, Thessalonika, Skiathos, and Philippi. Our final destination will be Istanbul. Two pre-tours as well as a post-tour option are available for those looking for more tours. The first pre-tour option includes tours of Ancient Rome and Christian Rome. The second pre-tour option is a tour of Corinth and Athens. If you are interested in tagging on a post-tour to your cruise experience, then join us for a tour of Cappadocia.
The cruise includes luxury accommodations and gourmet dining aboard an intimate cruise ship (max 694 guests). Purchase your all-inclusive boarding pass starting at $3,398. Register by October 1, 2013 and save an additional $200. Further information is available at Asbury Alumni Cruise 2014, including the cruise brochure. As we muster the guests, we pray you will be aboard. We will be sailing on the Azamara which accommodates 694 guests. Climb aboard with us as we set sail in 2014.