Elders' Institute e-News

March 13, 2008

Welcome to the Elders' Institute e-News
Welcome to the March 2008 issue of the Elders' Institute e-News.

Online courses 2008 have now been scheduled. Please review the list below and sign up on our web site:

www.eldersinstitute.ca

Please note that you can now submit your credit card information online over our new secure web site for easy payment.

Spiritual Mentoring Online Course.
Begins March 31: PLACES STILL OPEN
STILL TIME TO REGISTER

Instructor: Rev. Dr. Roberta Clare
In this course, we will explore the characteristics and skills of
Christian mentors and practice some tools we can use to mentor others in
our churches, workplaces, and local communities so we can pass the torch.
Registration Fee: $100. (Course material not included.)



Serving as a Ruling Elder Online Course.
April 21 - May 30, 2008: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Instructor: Rev. Karen Horst
This course focuses on the role of the ruling elder within The Presbyterian
Church in Canada and its congregations and courts.
It is for anyone interested in eldership: new elders looking for some
orientation to their ministry, potential elders considering a call to
eldership, and current elders wanting a refresher.
Registration Fee: $100. (Course material not included.)



Pre-Assembly Workshops (PAW)
May 31 at St. Paul's Church, Ottawa

Haven't signed up for PAW 2008 yet?
There is still time to sign up for the Pre-Assembly Workshops 2008.
All congregational leaders welcome. Sign up today!

Early-Bird Discount Extended to May 1, 2008

Day of workshops, worship, and fellowship!
You can now REGISTER NOW to ensure your first choices of workshops,
on the Elders' Institute website www.eldersinstitute.ca

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