Cultivating Healthy Congregations
The Prairie Central District Shepherding Team is bringing Rev. Jim Ozier back to Northern Illinois for Culture Shift: Cultivating Healthy Congregations, a one-day experience focused on helping…
Presenter: Dave Nuckols
Dave will lead us in conversations about the work of The Commission, how we are preparing for and handling conversations in our congregations, and what unity means in our current situation.
Dave hopes to gain insights from working with us to take back to the Commission.
Participants read “God Unbound” by Elaine Heath prior to the retreat. This is meant to help prepare us spiritually for the journey.
Sunday, Jan. 7
5pm-Registration
6pm-Dinner
7pm-Worship
8pm-Fellowship
Monday, Jan. 8
7:30 am-Breakfast
8:30 am-Devotions
9:00 am-Workshop
12:00 pm-Lunch
1:00 pm-Workshop
3:30 pm-Closing
4:00 pm-Departure
1 CEU will be available for all who participate throughout Monday plus read the book, God Unbound by Elaine Heath and turn in a one-page summary by February 1.
$60 for commuters
This includes the workshop, CEU, Sunday dinner and Monday breakfast and lunch.
$75 for overnight
This includes the workshop, CEU, all meals, and overnight accommodations.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE REGIONAL OFFICE:
815-561-8285
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