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1 May 10, 2018 The North Iowa Presbyterian E-News is a bi-weekly joint newsletter for the Presbytery of North Central Iowa and the Presbytery of Prospect Hill. If you would like to contribute to the E-News, please contact Jeannie Stolee in the Presbytery office at or northiowapresby@gmail.com Presbytery Staff: Rev. David Feltman, Pastor to the Presbytery, Presbytery of North Central Iowa Rev. Dr. S. Glenn Wilson, Stated Clerk, Presbytery of North Central Iowa Rev. Richard Francis, Stated Clerk, Presbytery of Prospect Hill Jeannie Stolee, Administrative Assistant If you know of someone who would enjoy receiving this communication, please or call Jeannie. Please consider making copies of this E-News for your Session and also running several copies to make available to your congregation on your information table. Normal Presbytery Office hours are Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

2 North Central Iowa May 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3CPM, First Pres., Ackley 10:00 Nat l Da of Prayer Council, First Pres., Ackley 5: Mother s Day 14Lunch & Boundary Training 12-3; Active Threat Training 3-5; COM 5:00, First Pres. Ackley Grundy Ctr. Cluster, Bethany 11:30 18Lakeshore Ctr. Ministry Bd. Mtg. 11: Day of Pentecost 21VMI, Calvin Room 2:00 22All-Iowa Task Force, Northminster, Ames 9: Tent Making w/ Adam Mixon, UCC, Blairsburg 9:45 3:00 25Synod Holiday Presbytery Office Closed Memorial Day Presbytery Office Closed North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

3 North Central Iowa June 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat West Cohort, First Pres., Algona 10: East Cohort, United Pres., Traer 10: COM, First Pres., Ackley 5: M&M Tour at Lakeshore Ctr. 10: rd General Assebly convenes, St. Louis Grundy Center Cluster, Bethany 11:30 Summer Begins rd General Assembly Ends Ruling Elder Cohort 9:30 3 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

4 Prospect Hill May 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3Nat l Day of Prayer COM, Lakeside Pres., Storm Lake 10: Mother s Day Lakeshore Ctr. Ministry Bd. Mtg. 11: Day of Pentecost 21 22All-Iowa Task Force, Northminster, Ames 9:30 23Moderat or Team, First Pres., Odebolt 10: Synod Holiday Presbytery Office Closed Memorial Day Presbytery Office Closed North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

5 Prospect Hill June 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat COM, Lakeside Pres., Storm Lake 10: rd General Assebly convenes, St. Louis Summer Begins rd General Assembly Ends North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

6 Prayers of the Presbytery of North Central Iowa Week of May 13 Week of May 20 Week of May 27 Week of June 3 First Presbyterian Church, Toledo Rev. Doug Darnold Candidates: Rebecca Dix, Julie Erkel Hagee Inquirers: Andrew Hagee Unity Presbyterian Church, Waterloo Rev. Christine Kaplunas First Presbyterian Church, Mason City Rev. Paul Collier Week of June 10 Pray for the General Assembly, which will meet June 16 June 23 Week of June 17 Pray for honorably retired pastors of the Presbytery of North Central Iowa (not currently serving churches): Rev. Bruce Baillie, Rev. John Bates, Rev. Fran Beyea, Rev. Susan Cluts, Rev. Dan Emmert, Rev. Robert EnTin, Rev. Jerry Evelsizer, Rev. John Hanna, Rev. Richard Harken, Rev. Wesley Harker, Rev. Jack Mauldin, Rev. Harold P. Martin, Rev. Marian Pete McCart, Rev. Larry Mitchell, Rev. Charles E. Orr, Rev. John Osborn, Rev. Mark Pell, Rev. Charles Quirk, Rev. Robert Roof, Rev. LaVern Seth, Rev. Mary Wilber, Rev. Cathy Young Pray for those who have served as Commissioned Pastor and are now retired: Clair Hein, Donna Steven, Marcia Rich, John Butler Prayers of the Presbytery of Prospect Hill Week of May 13 Week of May 20 Week of May 27 Week of June 3 First Presbyterian Church, Sanborn Rev. Gregg Johnson Zoar Presbyterian Church, George Rev. John Pea First Presbyterian Church, Ringsted Rev. Suzanne Wobig Elliott Creek Presbyterian Church, Bronson Rev. Dale Lint, Mod. Week of June 10 Pray for the General Assembly, which will meet June 16 June 23 Week if June 17 Faith United Presbyterian Church, Sioux City Rev. David Koehler 6 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

7 Churches and Pastors in Transition The following churches and pastors are in transition: Presbytery of North Central Iowa Collegiate Presbyterian Church, Ames First Presbyterian Church, Jesup First Presbyterian Church, Toledo Presbytery of Prospect Hill Wheatland Presbyterian Church, Breda Elliot Creek Presbyterian Church, Bronson First Presbyterian Church, Cleghorn Union Church, Lake City Community Presbyterian Church, Lawton First Presbyterian Church, Sac City Lakeside Presbyterian Church, Storm Lake First Presbyterian Church, South Sioux City Additional Prayer Concerns Please remember Rev. Dr. Rich and Val King and family in your prayers. They lost their home and everything in it to a fire on April 27. Please pray for Ken and Retha Starek. Ken is back in Grand Ji Vante with infection in his knee. Please pray for Angie Reemtsma, daughter-in-law of Walt and Jan Reemtsma, as she continues to be hospitalized. 7 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

8 Our deepest sympathy is extended to Shari O Bannon, CP at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ida Grove, on the death of her mother, Janette A. Willer, on May 1, Funeral services were held on Friday, May 4, at First Presbyterian Church in Schaller. Condolences may be sent to: Shari O Bannon 400 Ontario Storm Lake, IA The Presbytery Office will be closed on Friday May 25 and Monday May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. 8 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

9 Please remember Rev. Dr. Rich and Val King and their family in your prayers following a tragic fire that took their home on April 27. Rich is the pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Marshalltown. If you wish to help support the family, there are two options: Partner with the Presbytery and send your check to: Presbytery Office Lakeshore Center at Okoboji 1864 Hwy. 86 Milford, IA Make contribution checks payable to First Presbyterian Church and in the note field write: Benevolence Fund. Mail your check to: First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Center St. Marshalltown, IA North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

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11 Thoughts of Rev. David Feltman, Pastor to the Presbytery, Presbytery of North Central Iowa Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I lost my father suddenly to a heart attack when I was 22 years old. If you have been around me, you have heard me talk about it; it was a defining moment in my life. It was my first real encounter with death and grief. I grieved for a long time. Perhaps the antique tractors in our shed, replicating the tractors of my childhood, are still symbols of my grief. I had hoped in adulthood to go back to the farm and help Dad plant and harvest in the spring and fall. There were those who helped, listened to my struggle, and there were those who did not understand. I soon learned who would walk with me and who would not. It was the laboratory for ministry. Paul writes, Blessed be God... who consoles us in our affliction, so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction with the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God (II Corinthians 1:4). When we served the church in Luverne, Minnesota, the first six weeks, before I was installed, I officiated at six funerals. I was 29. The first 10 months there were 20 funerals. Enlisting a chaplain from the Mental Health Center, he and I started a grief support group, seeking to help folks through grief. Personal grief is complicated, but it does not hold a candle to institutional grief. I just heard the story of a congregation which was struck with a great loss. It crippled them to the place they could not face the future. They could not catch their breath and make decisions which needed to be made. There is no skirting around the suffering of grief. If we are to incorporate this event (the loss, whatever it is*) into our lives, we must walk through the center of our suffering, with our eyes open. We may be tempted to do otherwise to save ourselves from this pain. It doesn t work. (Healing After Loss, Martha Whitmore Hickman July 14 (*my addition).) 11 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

12 Thoughts of Rev. David Feltman, continued Every great loss demands that we choose life again. We need to grieve in order to do this... Grieving is not about forgetting. Grieving allows us to heal, to remember with love rather than pain. It is a sorting process. One by one you let go of the things that are gone and you mourn for them. One by one you take hold of the things that have become a part of who you are and build again.... Grieving may be one of the most fundamental of life s skills. It is the way that the heart can heal from loss and go on to love again and grow wise. If it were up to me, it would be taught in kindergarten, right up there with taking turns and sharing. (My Grandfather s Blessings, Rachel Naomi Remen pp. 38 and 145.) There is no doubt much of the energy of mailnline churches is consumed by grief these days. Remember when the community was vibrant? Remember when these pews were full? Remember when the children s choir, or a choir sang? Remember when we would send folks to seminary? It will take the spiritually mature ones to nudge us on, saying, Let s offer the pain to God and see what God has in store for us now. With love in Christ, David Feltman 12 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

13 Poor Richard s Almanac by Richard Francis, Stated Clerk, Presbytery of Prospect Hill As you look around the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) you see many different models for leadership and organization. Part of this is due to the greater freedom given to Presbyteries in the last major revision of the Form of Government section of the Book of Order. Part of it is due to the realization that the models we have been using, models that were often derived from secular corporate culture, were not doing what we wanted them to do: support congregations and pastoral leaders in their ministry for Jesus Christ. And part of the change is due to shrinking budgets most Presbyteries can no longer afford several, or even one, full-time professional staff person. What this means is that where a few years ago every Presbytery would have had at least one Executive Presbyter (or sometimes a General Presbyter) and often an Associate Executive or two, you now see a wide variety of titles like Pastor to the Presbytery or Mission Enabler. And, of course, there are Presbyteries, like Prospect Hill, that have chosen not to call anyone to a centralized leadership position by any name. This change began several years ago for us when we decided to move in a more Missional direction. We formed a Task Group to study the issue and ended by adopting their recommendation to eliminate the position of (full-time) Executive Presbyter and move to a part-time Mission Coordinator whose responsibilities would not be administrative but supportive. After a time, we added the administrative role to the Stated Clerk s job description in the hope that the Mission Coordinator would be free to work with congregations on their individual mission and ministry. None of this worked out the way we had hoped, and we ended by eliminating the position of Mission Coordinator. Now we are in the position of re-inventing Presbytery leadership again as we have voted to a) increase our Per Capita apportionment to fund a new part-time position, and b) elect a Task Group to come up with a job description for the new position. Those elected to the Task Group at the April Presbytery meeting are Ruling Elders Rebecca Brown, Bill Crawford and Lorna Peters, and Teaching Elders David Koehler and Dave Ullom. I will staff the Task Group as Stated Clerk with voice but no vote. 13 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

14 Poor Richard s Almanac, continued We are also in serious conversation with the Presbyteries of North Central Iowa and Des Moines over possible staff sharing when Pastor to the Presbytery Dave Feltman retires from North Central Iowa in June of 2019, but the Moderator Team felt that we need to proceed, at least on an interim basis, to put somebody in place before that. While the Task Group will be looking at the small questions What will we title this position? What will the job description look like? What kind of salary and benefits can we offer they will also be looking at the big questions What do we need as a Presbytery to help you as congregations fulfill your ministry in your place and time? What should that ministry look like? How can we best support, challenge and encourage our pastoral leadership? What are some creative solutions to both leadership and mission? So the Task Group needs your prayers and, eventually, your ideas. This is a challenge but also an opportunity. At the Synod meeting April 29-May 1, Chip Hardwick referred to Isiah 43:18-19: Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? He recalled that when we learn to drive, we are encouraged to check our rearview mirrors frequently, but not to spend too much time looking back, because then we might not see what s right in front of us. That, he says, is what Isiah (and Paul in II Corinthians 5:16-21) is telling us to do: know where you ve been, but don t dwell on it, because God s future is in front of you. What future does God have for the Presbytery of Prospect Hill? We don t know, but we know that it is ultimately in God s hands, and that means that it will be good. Blessings, 14 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

15 Grace and Peace to You! A Word from Your Moderator On April 29th I had the honor of commissioning Charlie Flick to serve as Commissioned Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Albion, IA. It was a day of joy! We had four sermons in the service... but they were all thoughtful expositions of scripture, and encouragements to Charlie and the Albion Church as they continue on in ministry. I suppose you can t have a worship service with many preachers and expect there to be only one sermon. This was the beginning of a new chapter in Charlie s life. Charlie has completed our Lay Academy, and served the church in many ways for decades. Now he will serve in a new way, and he will continue to grow and learn and be faithful to Jesus. He preached sermon number four right before the benediction, and hearing his sermon at the end of the service brought me such joy. It didn t bring me joy because it was the final sermon of the day, but because you could sense how much Charlie loves Jesus and seeks to be faithful. It encouraged me in my own faith do I show how much I love Jesus in my sermon, in my worship leadership, in my everyday living? It gives me much to ponder as I seek to be faithful in my own life. As we turn towards Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit, may you sense the Spirit leading and guiding you as you seek to be faithful in your own tasks. Joy, Rev. Sara Hill, Moderator Presbytery of North Central Iowa 15 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

16 Reviewed and Revised: April 11, 2018 Director of Youth Ministries Job Posting Westminster Presbyterian Church - Waterloo, IA Westminster Presbyterian Church seeks a Director of Youth Ministries to serve the youth and families of Westminster by leading a solid program of nurture and discipleship for youth, and to provide guidance and inspiration for the many volunteers in this ministry. This is a full time position primarily responsible for Junior High and Senior High students from our congregation and community. The Director plans and teaches Confirmation, plans and facilitates weekly Youth Groups for each age group and coordinates youth summer camp and mission trips. Fundraising, volunteer coordination and community middle school dances are included. Requirements: Possesses a strong commitment to God through Jesus Christ Three references and background checks Ability to communicate clearly to both youth and adults Ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities Strong organizational skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Preferred Experience, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor's degree preferred Familiarity and experience with learning stages and growth in youth from 6 th grade thru college Ability to teach lay people how to minister to youth Ability to seek new opportunities for youth ministry within the church and community and develop those opportunities Knowledge of Christian Resources Problem solving skills Practical experience in teaching Bible, Church History, and Spirituality Starting salary range is $34,000+ and is commensurate with qualifications, experience and duties. To learn about our church and view a full job description, please visit Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: Westminster Presbyterian Church Attn: Youth Director Search Committee 1301 Kimball Ave. Waterloo, IA FAX: WPCWYouthDirectorSearch@gmail.com 16 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

17 Reviewed and Revised: April 15, 2018 Church Secretary Job Posting Westminster Presbyterian Church - Waterloo, IA Westminster Presbyterian Church seeks a Church Secretary to provide general office clerical services to the program staff and volunteers as they support Westminster members, families, and volunteers. Preferred Experience, Skills and Abilities: Computer, clerical, and publishing skills Demonstrates strong organizational skills Demonstrates strong communication skills Ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities Ability to work independently (self-directed) Ability to work as a team player This is a part-time position with a physical presence Monday through Thursday during the established work week. Hours shall be 9 AM to 2 PM (20 hours per week). This is a 9-month position, working mid-august through mid-may. Starting salary is $14 per hour. To learn about our church and view a full job description, please visit Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: Westminster Presbyterian Church Attn: Jodi Dieken 1301 Kimball Ave. Waterloo, IA FAX: jodi@wpcw.org 17 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

18 Reports to: Head of Staff Status: Full Time FLSA: Exempt POSITION DESCRIPTION DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY AND ADULT SPIRITUAL FORMATION (Session Revised ) The mission of Collegiate Presbyterian Church is To worship and serve God To welcome all people into the community of Christ To grow in Spirit To live Christ s love for the world Purpose; To support the mission and vision of CPC by providing leadership for programming for campus ministry and adult spiritual formation. Essential Functions: Develop, implement and evaluate the campus ministry program for students in collaboration with the Campus Ministry Committee. Engage prospective and current students to be involved in the life and ministry of The Vine student group. Work with the Adult Spiritual Formation Committee to provide ongoing opportunities for adult spiritual formation. Serve as resource to the Board of Deacons and related committees. Serve as a member of the staff team planning, coordinating, and leading worship and programs in support of CPC s mission and vision. Other Responsibilities: Preach once a month. Provide pastoral care for members in consultation with the head of staff. Serve as an active member of presbytery if an ordained minister or Certified Christian Educator. Other responsibilities as assigned by the head of staff. Minimum Qualifications: Ordained minister in the PC(U.S.A.) or Certified Christian Educator or their equvalent. 3 or more years of experience serving a congregation in a similar position preferred. Physical Requirements: Able to move in and out of different small group settings (home, church, business). Able to speak in a public forum. Core Competencies: Compassionate Able to suffer with others; being motivated by others pain and is called into action as advocate; is motivated by caring for others while concurrently keeping the organizational goals clearly in focus. 18 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

19 Spiritual Maturity Shows strong personal depth and spiritual grounding; demonstrates integrity by walking the talk and by responding with faithfulness of purpose; is seen by others as trustworthy and authentic; nurtures a rich spiritual life; seeks the wisdom and guidance of appropriate mentors; is able to articulate a clear and consistent theology. Teacher Creates learning environments where students are active participants as individuals and as members of collaborative groups; designs lesson plans that teach concepts, facts, and theology; effectively uses multiple learning tools to reach a wide variety of learners; revises instructional strategies based upon ministry/organization context. Communicator Advances the abilities of individuals and the organizations through active listening supported with meaningful oral and written presentation of information. Technologically Savvy The ability to navigate successfully the world of technology using software, blogging, multi-media, and websites as tools for ministry. Collaboration Has a natural orientation toward getting people to work together; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; creates strong feelings of belonging among group members; is a good judge of talent and can accurately assess the strengths and limitations of others. Interpersonal Engagemeent Displays a consistent ability to build solid relationships of trust and respect inside and outside of the organization; engage people, organizations, and partners in developing goals, executing plans, and delivering results; use negotiation skills and adaptability to encourage recognition of joint concerns, collaboration and to influence the success of outcomes. Initiative Demonstrates ambition; is highly motivated; is action oriented and full of energy for things seen as challenging; seizes opportunity; pushes self and others to achieve desired results. Personal Resilience Learns from adversity and failure; picks up on the need to change personal, interpersonal, and leadership behaviors; deals well with ambiguity; copes effectively with change; can decide and act without having the total picture; comfortably handles risk and uncertainty; seeks feedback; expresses personal regret when appropriate. Flexibility Adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, unexpected obstacles, or ambiguity; remains open to new ideas and approaches; and works concurrently on related and conflicting priorities without losing focus or attention. 19 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

20 Meet the Missionaries Rev. Dr. Esther Wakeman Thailand Esther is the chaplain at Payap University in Chiang Mai, the first Christian university in Thailand. This is a time of great social stress and change, and the privilege of helping prepare young leaders for the country is a great responsibility and honor, she says. Home presbytery: San Gabriel E200327, D Rev. Shelvis Smith-Mather and Rev. Nancy Smith-Mather South Sudan The PC(USA) and the Reformed Church in America have joined their efforts by sending Reverends Shelvis and Nancy Smith-Mather to work alongside the Sudanese in South Sudan and Uganda. Shelvis is the principal of the RECONCILE Peace Institute, which equips leaders to initiate sustainable peace in places of high conflict and trauma. Nancy is the project manager for the South Sudan Education and Peace Building Project, developing peace and advancing education in collaboration with the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan, Across, Yei Teacher Training College, and RECONCILE International. Please pray God will heal the people of South Sudan so they can build a peaceful nation Shelvis and Nancy write. Home presbytery: Greater Atlanta E200316, D North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

21 Women of the Presbyterian Church The Women of the Presbyterian Church invite you to their Summer Program on Wednesday, June 27 th at the 1 st Presbyterian Church at 812 Audubon Street, Sac City, Iowa. We will feature Sammie Bruce as she Tickles the Ivories with some Fun with Musical Notes for our program. We begin the evening at 6:30 pm with a light dessert & drink. This program is open to the public and there will be a free-will offering. Please bring a couple friends with you for a fun-filled evening. This is a night You Will NOT Want to Miss! Please RSVP to North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

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23 Apply to the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program today!! Final round for the season open until June 1. National sites only are available. Program benefits include a regular stipend, housing, transportation and student-loan repayment options throughout the duration of the service year. For more info, visit the FAQ tab at the top of the YAV homepage. Also, as current YAVs take over the account. Help plant seeds of service and spread the word! 23 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

24 Washington Island Forum Reading the Verbs: Finding the Scripture in the Scripture with Dr. Anna Carter Florence June 25-29, 2018 The Washington Island Forum is a 40 year tradition and is sponsored by the Wisconsin Council of Churches and The Christian Century magazine. It is four and one half days of worship, workshops, discussion, and contemplation in an ecumenical retreat setting on Washington Island, just north of Door County Wisconsin. The week begins with a welcome and opening picnic Monday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church. Tuesday through Thursday enjoy morning prayer and workshop sessions at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center (TPAC) and optional afternoon discussion groups. Friday begins with a Eucharist, a final workshop and discussion, with departure at noon. This year s presenter is Anna Carter Florence with the theme Reading the Verbs: Finding the Script in the Scripture. She is Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). In the past we have had participants from all four corners of the country and many places in between attend. More information can be found on our web site at: 24 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

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34 Each year on Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the church. The Holy Spirit remains with us still, connecting us with the church of the past, continuing to inspire the church of today, and pointing us to the church of the future. Each year, this celebration is marked by receiving the Pentecost Offering which nurtures the faith of those who are the church to come children, youth and young adults. Psalm 71 testifies that a foundation of faith established during childhood helps ensure lifelong faith and service. The patterns and lessons established during these formative years continue to bear fruit throughout a person s life. By giving to the Pentecost Offering, your congregation participates in helping our children, youth and young adults grow up to proclaim with the Psalmist, O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wonderous deeds. Quick Facts Congregations keep 40% of raised funds to initiate or support programs for young people in their communities. The first Presbyterian Youth Triennium was held in The Day of Pentecost is referred to as the birthday of the Church. Pentecost is usually represented with the color red, which symbolizes the fire of the Holy Spirit. Your Gifts At Work 40% of the Pentecost Offering remains with your congregation to support ministries with children and youth in your church and local community. 25% goes to Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) experience. 25% supports ministries with youth, ages 12-18, and those called to accompany them. 10% supports the Educate a Child, Transform the World national initiative, which was affirmed at the 221st General Assembly (2014). The goal of this initiative is to motivate and inspire Presbyterians to better the lives of one million children by Three Ways Your Members Can Give Through your congregation Text YOUNG to to give $10 Presbyterianmission.org/Pentecost 34 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

35 A RULING ELDER COHORT FOR NORTH CENTRAL IO- WA PRESBYTERY Participation dream goal, at least one ruling elder from each of our congregations. Participants will sign a covenant promising commitment to the group and placing the dates for the eight sessions on personal calendars. Cost - $100 per participant per year. Dates Saturdays 9:30AM 2 PM October 8, 2016 January 21, 2017 April 29, 2017 July 15, 2017 Location Ackley First Presbyterian October 7, 2017 January 20, 2018 April 28, 2018 June 30, 2018 Led by Dr. Joe Small. Session 1: Origins: Calvin s unified plural ministry in Geneva Session 2: The loss of Calvin s vision and its potential recovery Session 3: Ruling elders as ministers of Word and Sacrament: Baptism Session 4: Ruling Elders as ministers of Word and Sacrament: Lord s Supper Session 5: Ruling Elders as ministers of Word and Sacrament: Proclamation Session 6: Ruling elders as Ministers of Word and Sacrament: Teaching Session 7: Councils of the church: discernment in session and presbytery Session 8: Spiritual disciplines for ruling elders and sessions The goal of the cohort, Ruling Elders who are *Scripturally - Broader and Deeper *Theologically Deeper with a basic understanding of the Book of Order, Confessions and Creeds *Spiritual Formation - Encouraged and resourced in the spiritual disciplines *Leadership - Understanding the role of Ruling Elder, learning how to support pastoral leadership and when to challenge it. *Koinonia - Connecting with other Ruling Elders, sharing best practices and supporting each other. 35 North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

36 Order Commission of the National Council of Churches, and a frequent participant in international ecumenical consultations sponsored by the World Council of Churches, the World Communion of Reformed Churches and the Centre International Reformé. Dr. Small will be in Iowa for Oct. 8, 2016, October 7, 2017 and June 30, 2018, and teach with the aid of technology for the other gatherings. Dr. Small lives in Louisville, Kentucky. The Instructor Dr. Joe Small Dr. Small retired recently from his 22 tenure at the General Assembly Mission Council. Most recently, he served at the Council as Director of Theology, Worship and Education Ministries, where he directed the work of the Office of Theology and Worship, the Office of Theological Education, and Congregational Ministries Publishing. A graduate of Brown University, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Louisville, Theological Seminary. He has served the church in roles ranging from professor to pastor. Dr. Small is the author of To Be Reformed: Living the Tradition (2010), Let Us Reason Together: Christians and Jews in Conversation (2010), Proclaiming the Great Ends of the Church (2010), Conversations With the Confessions (2005),Preservation of the Truth (2005), Fire and Wind: The Holy Spirit in the Church Today (2002), Committed Conversation (2000), and God and Ourselves: A Brief Exercise in Reformed Theology (1997), and has written numerous journal articles, study series, and theological papers. He is a core member of "Re-Forming Ministry," co-chair of the international Reformed-Pentecostal Dialogue, board member of the Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology, member of the Faith and REGISTRATION DETAILS Sign me up I am committed! Name: Address E Mail address CELL: Church: o $ Check enclosed Make Check payable to: Presbytery of North Central Iowa Return this page along with check payable to: Presbytery of North Central Iowa Lakeshore Center at Okoboji 1864 Hwy. 86 Milford, IA North Iowa Presbyterian E-News

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