Transition Seminar
 

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January 29 - 30, 2008
This seminar begins Tuesday with lunch at 12:00 noon and ends on Wednesday in the evening. 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
Those who have recently moved from one ministry setting to another.

Focus
— Explore issues of moving to a new congregation
— Discuss key factors in making a transition

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
Tuesday
11:00 Registration
12:00 Lunch
2:00 Centering, Open space, and The stress of transition
5:00 Break
6:00 Dinner
7:15 Being a historian and lover in first 6 - 9 months, Making Changes, Leadership Styles, and Congregational Norms
9:15 Critique

Wednesday
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Contemplative prayer, Unique dynamics of starting up in a larger congregation, Development of a staff team, Oscillation Theory, and Building Networks
12:15 Lunch
Free Afternoon
6:00 Dinner
7:15 Change Theory, Power Analysis of a Congregation, and Dialogue with the Angel of your congregation
9:15 Critique and closure

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2009 Dates
February 3 - 4, 2009
2009 Schedule of Events

 

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