Ministry Staff Seminar
 

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January 26 - 29, 2008
This seminar begins with lunch at 12:00 noon on Saturday, and ends after breakfast and morning sessions on Tuesday. There is no lunch or dinner on the Tuesday. There is no lunch or dinner on the Sunday. When you register for any of these events, we expect you to be a full-time participant.

Who Should Attend
Associates in Ministry, diaconal ministers, deaconesses, associate pastors, youth directors, education directors, music directors, etc. There is a two-year curriculum. You are encouraged to attend for two consecutive years.

Focus
— Serving in a staff setting
— Utilization of power
— Practicing Leadership
— Conflict management

Registration
When you register for this event you’ll be sent additional detailed information specifically preparing you for the event. Registration for each of the events begins at 11:00 a.m. in the main conference room.

Location
The seminars will be held at the Duncan Conference and Retreat Center, located in sunny Delray Beach, Florida. The Duncan Center is a non-profit facility of the Episcopal Church. It serves conferences, retreats, and meetings of a religious, educational and governmental nature in a Christian environment.

Spouses
Space for spouses is available. Your spouse is encouraged to participate as he/she wishes at no additional registration charge. There is, of course, an additional charge for lodging and meals.

Housing, Early Arrival and Late Departure
The Duncan Center handles all housing and meal registrations for the conference, including early arrivals and extended stays. You must complete the housing application and send it directly to the Duncan Center. Duncan Center staff can also assist you with arrangements for lodging in a near-by hotel if your family is coming. For more information, call the Duncan Center at 561.496.4130.

Ground Transportation
If you are flying, you can choose between Palm Beach International Airport or Fort Lauderdale Airport. For ground transportation to the Duncan Center use MarPat Services at 561-994-1888.

Driving Directions
Those who travel by car can take I-95 to Exit #51. Take Linton Blvd. west to Military Trail. Turn right on Military Trail and the Duncan Center the third driveway on the right. If you take the Florida Turnpike, exit at #81, go east on Atlantic Ave. to Military Trail. Turn right on Military. Go approximately 1 mile and the Duncan Center is on the left.

Schedule of Events
Saturday
11:00 Registration
12:00 Lunch
1:30 Worship, Welcome and event overview, and Community building
3:00 Break
3:30 Stress and strain surveys and theory and Review of learning in the past year
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Thomas/Kilman Conflict Survey and Critique
8:30 Worship and Fellowship

Sunday
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Worship
10:00 Break
10:30 Experiencing and exploring your conflict style
12:30 Lunch
Free Afternoon
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Introduction to Polarity Theory and Exploring the polarities related to Associate Pastors and other rostered folk
8:30 Worship and Fellowship

Monday
8:00 Breakfast
8:45 Worship and Exploring the Enneagram
12:15 Worship
12:30 Lunch
Free Afternoon
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Situational Leadership
8:30 Worship and Fellowship

Tuesday
8:00 Breakfast
8:45 Worship, Spirituality Wheel, and Lay Volunteer Ministries
10:30 Worship
Departure- No Lunch Served

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2009 Dates
January 31 - February 3, 2009
2009 Schedule of Events

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