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Center for Brethren Studies
~ Pacific SW District - Church of the Brethren ~
Equipping leaders and congregations to be
God's missionary agents of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
in their neighborhoods and the world.


last updated 6/3/2008
CBS Director: Doris H. Dunham

Contact: cbs@pswdcob.org
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CREDO Information and Forms (Formatos e Información para CREDO)

Ministerial Ethics Seminar Details at: www.pswdcob.org/board/ethics

CREDO Brochure (English)

Folleto CREDO (Español)

Guidelines for Continuing Education

CEU Annual Report Form

“Serving In Your Strengths”
Feb. 7-8, 2008 in Glendale, CA
Thursday 12:00 noon–8:30 pm and Friday 9:00 am–12:00 noon
Jeff Glass, Instructor
Registration Form

This class will offer pastors 1.0 CEU, the cost is $50.00. See below for a brief course description.

What are your God-given talents, gifts or Strengths? Are they fully engaged in ministry? Learn how Gallup Strengths Finder can energize you and your congregation, and help all find more satisfying ways to serve.
Five Sessions (60 to 90 minutes):
I. Did You Know. . . ? Study of Ephesians
II. Teaching on Spiritual Gifts from 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12
III. Introduction to Strengths
IV. Individual Coaching
V. Calling and Ministry: Where is God calling you to make a difference?
For more information contact Doris Dunham, Director of CBS at (661) 399-4297 or cbs@pswdcob.org

Class Text:
Living Your Strengths: Discover Your God-Given Talents and Inspire Your Community
by Albert L. Winseman, Donald O. Clifton, Curt Liesveld

Available at:
www.amazon.com
or
www.barnesandnoble.com

More info at bottom of this link:
www.gallup.com
Caution: Each book contains a unique "ID Code" you will need to take the survey on the web. Used books will probably have a used-non-functioning "ID Code."

Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership
or call 1-800-287-8822
E-mail: BethanySem@aol.com

Upcoming Course Listings



The Shape of Things To Come
May 14-18, 2008 - Bethany Theological Seminary - Richmond, Indiana
Inclusive of Plant Generously, Reap Bountifully: A Church Planting Event
Cost $200, TRIM 1 CEQ/Academy level unit (under Ministry Skills), 2 CEU's for pastors on completion of the course
through Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership
Bob Krouse, Instructor
Course Description / Registration*


For more information about any of the above courses, please call 765-983-1824 or E-mail academy@bethanyseminary.edu

*You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to access the PDF files. Click here to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

"Sustaining Pastoral Excellence" initiative
Advanced Foundations of Church Leadership
Eight "4-day" seminars for Pastors
January 2007 through November 2008
most of your costs will be covered through the Lilly Endowment Inc

Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership
or call 1-800-287-8822
E-mail: PastoralExcellence@bethanyseminary.edu

Coming Events:

Arizona Ecumenical Council
Survival School: Church Leadership Training
(Essential Skills for Ministry offered twice each year)

June 8, 2008 - June 12, 2008
for more information call 602-468-3818 or email aecunity@gmail.com
www.aecunity.net/yourti89070.html
~New Reduced Rate~
Partial scholarships are available

Lombard Mennonite Peace Center
Here I stand: Leading Change through Self-Determination
(offered three times this year, various locations)
Aug. 19-21, 2008: Chicago area

Registration Brochure
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Family Emotional Process
(meet for 3 days 3 times a year)
Group A - Oct. 27-29, 2008; Feb 16-18, 2009; April 27-29, 2009
Group B - Nov. 10-12, 2008; March 2-4, 2009; May 11-13, 2009

Registration Brochure
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for more information call 630-627-0507
www.LMpeacecenter.org/ClergyClinics.html

Educational Institutions & Event Sponsors
These schools offer certificate and degree programs as well as continuing education:

The Alban Institute
www.alban.org

BETHANY Theological Seminary
Richmond, Indiana
(765) 983-1824
www.BethanySeminary.edu
Brethren Training Programs

Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership:
A ministry training partnership of the Church of the Brethren General Board and Bethany Theological Seminary.
http://bts.earlham.edu/academy
email: academy@bethanyseminary.edu

Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center:
A partnership of five eastern districts and Bethany Theological Seminary.
www2.etown.edu/SVMC

Claremont School of Theology
Claremont, CA www.cst.edu
Institute for Continuing Ministry Studies
Ministry Resources

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, CA
(559) 453-2000
www.fresno.edu

The Spiritual Formation Forum
www.spiritualformationforum.org

Arizona Ecumenical Council
www.aecunity.net
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA www.fuller.edu
Life Long Learning Center: www.fuller.edu/cll
Continuing Education: www.fuller.edu/cll/ce

Lombard Mennonite Peace Center
Lombard, IL
(630) 627-0507
www.LMPeaceCenter.org

Pacific School of Religion

Berkeley, CA
(800) 999-0528
www.psr.edu

Renovaré: Bringing the church to the churches
www.renovare.org

Brethren Revival Fellowship

www.brfwitness.org/bbi.htm

Pacific Network for Mission Education

www.pacnet4mission.org

Touchstone:
Resources & Conferences
www.touchstonemag.com

Bible Study Fellowship International
is an inter-denominational lay Christian organization with bible study classes in cities across the United States and the world. Find out more about this excellent (and free) program of study and fellowship at www.bsfinternational.org

CBS Class Archive:
Brethren Life & Thought with Bryan Boyer & George Sparks, Spring 2004
Christian Beliefs & Practices with Pamela Brubaker & Ronald Faus, Fall 2004
Ministry to Persons with Disabilities
with J.Schechter, K.Reid, D.Gilbert, K.Walters & M.Dulabaum, Spring 2006
Church of the Brethren Polity & Practice with Warren Eshbach, Spring 2007

An invitation to contribute to our "equipping" efforts . . .

We invite you to share information with us regarding any courses, seminars, books or websites that may be of interest to Pastors for Continuing Education, to Christian Ministry Students, or to emerging lay leaders. Send it to the mailing or email address listed below. The CBS Director will make regular updates and post them to the Pacific Southwest District Website at www.pswdcob.org/cbs

Contact: Doris Dunham cbs@pswdcob.org for additional information
P.O. Box 219, La Verne CA 91750-0219
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