Ministers ConferenceBut you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8 (NRSV)
What? Emerge: Baptist Witness in the 21st Century” is a Ministers Conference where conferees will explore emergent themes in Baptist theology of the Holy Spirit, postmodern witness and third millennium mission, in this 200th anniversary year of the historic Judson mission to Burma. The conference meets in Orlando, Florida, January 6-9, 2014. Bible study teachers, worship experiences, workshops and speakers will find their themes in Acts 1:8. New in 2014! The Orientation to American Baptist Life track and Ministers Conference track will both have more flexibility in 2014 than in the past, with seminarians and new ministers able to elect to attend Ministers Conference workshops and ministers able to attend Orientation sessions. Also new in 2014 is inclusion of Women in Ministry, led by Rev. Patricia Hernandez. Worship will be coordinated by Rev. John Polite, who will invite seminarians to plan and lead worship. When? Monday, January 6 through Thursday, January 9, 2014 (Monday evening opening session, Thursday evening closing session) Where? Doubletree Resort, Orlando, Florida Registeration Registration for EMERGE has closed and will no longer be taking reservations. If you have any questions regarding an existing registration, please contact Stephanie Heflin at [email protected]. Meals for 3 days - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (registration is for each meal, each day): • Breakfast $20 • Lunch $28 • Dinner $35 (no dinner on Wednesday) Airport Shuttle Service: $30 roundtrip Workshop Schedule At a Glance |
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