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WNLT: A NATIONAL TRAINING EVENT FOR LAITY AND CLERGY

October 8-10, 2008
Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole





2008 Theme: Faithful Mission in a Fearful World.


Plenary Speaker
The Rev. Dr. Hunter Farrell
Director of World Missions, PC (USA)

Worship Leader
The Rev. Dr. Paul Hayden
Pastor, Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole

Bible Study Leader
The Rev. Dr. Annette Schellenberg
Assistant Professor of Old Testament
San Francisco Theological Seminary
  • Don’t forget to put us on your calendar now! Watch for the full brochure of educational offerings and sign-up information coming this Spring.

  • CLP TRACK: Pastoral Counseling with The Rev. Dr. David Jones, Director of the D.Min. program, Austin Theological Seminary (Thursday and Friday afternoons)

  • FIELD TRIP OPTION: Theology and Creation

  • For more information, contact The Synod of the Rocky Mountains, 7061 South University Blvd, Ste 206 Centennial, CO 80122; Phone: 303-477-9070; or Toll Free: 888-702-5968.
WORKSHOPS
  • Muslim—Christian Response to a God of Peace
    Details being confirmed

  • Hospitality to Sojourners/Aliens
    The Rev. Amy Mendez, Hispanic/Latino Ministries Coordinator, Denver Presbytery

  • Building Faith with Image and Story
    The Rev. Mark Davis, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Boise, ID

  • Pastoral Care to Communities in Crisis
    Dr. Scott Sullender, Director, Lloyd Center Pastoral Counseling Service,
    San Francisco Theological Seminary

  • Endowments
    John Turner, Presbyterian Foundation

  • Theology of Taking Risks
    The Rev. Bill Mangrum, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Durango, CO

  • Music and Worship in a Small Church
    The Rev. Dr. Dan Straw, Pastor, Florida Mesa Presbyterian Church, Durango, CO

  • Communicating the Gospel through Popular Culture
    The Rev. Dr. Dan Saperstein, Executive Presbyter, Plains & Peaks Presbytery and Jenny Saperstein (Dan’s daughter)

  • Generations: Does the Church have a Future?
    Elder Dr. Pete Hulac, Montview Presbyterian Church, Denver, CO

  • How to Plan a Mission Trip
    The Rev. Beth McCaw, Pastor to Students, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

  • Bibliophobia: Involving Beginners or Reluctant Folk in Small-Group Bible Study
    Dr. Richard Shaffer, Assistant Dean of the Seminary and Instructor in Ministry,
    University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

  • Resources for “Running”/Leading a Church (Building a Best Practices Manual)
    The Rev. Dr. David Tomlinson, Vice-President and Professor of Ministry,
    San Francisco Theological Seminary

  • Ethics
    The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Ayres, Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics,
    McCormick Theological Seminary

  • Using the Children’s Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study
    The Rev. Dr. Lib Caldwell, Harold Blake Walker Professor of Pastoral Theology,
    McCormick Theological Seminary

  • Catching up on Resources for Youth Ministry
    The Rev. Dr. Lib Caldwell, Harold Blake Walker Professor of Pastoral Theology, McCormick Theological Seminary

  • Cross-Cultural Mission at Home
    The Rev. David Barton
Watch for schedule and registration information coming in the Spring!



The Western National Leadership Training Event (WNLT) seeks, through education and worship experience, to develop the leadership skills of laity and clergy in our denomination, thus preparing the local church and presbytery to meet the challenges of a changing world.

Please consider making WNLT part of your continuing education.

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