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CRCC Madang Program

Location: Arlington Heights: UMC of the Incarnation, 1903 E. Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights

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August 12-16

Arlington Heights: UMC of the Incarnation, 1903 E. Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights

CRCC Madang is a training program for Korean pastors serving in cross-racial appointments. CRCC Madang is a holistic learning experience to help pastors become transformative leaders in the denomination and beyond. It begins with a weeklong intensive spiritual formation, learning and reflective time in person, followed by five months of biweekly online classes.

The registration deadline for CRCC Madang is June 15.

Any Korean American pastor appointed to cross-racial/cross-cultural ministry can apply.

The registration fee is $500 per person. The CRCC Madang board will award scholarships to pastors who need financial help. 

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