Resurrecting Excellence
A Multi-District Event for Elizabeth City, Durham, Greenville and New Bern with Dr. Greg Jones April 25-27, 2007
Program Description
“As human beings, we long for excellence in our lives and in those with whom we interact;” so begins the book Resurrecting Excellence: Shaping Faithful Christian Ministry written by Duke Divinity School Dean Greg Jones and United Methodist pastor Kevin Armstrong. In the book, the authors highlight the excellent ministry that they see occurring across the country and hold out a vision for a still more excellent way for all who are practicing clergy. Join Dean Jones on April 25-27 at Atlantic Beach for a conversation about the practice, shape, and beauty of excellence in your own life and ministry.
Faculty
Dr. Greg Jones has served since 1997 as the 11th dean of Duke Divinity School. Dean Jones is widely recognized as a scholar and church leader on such issues as forgiveness and reconciliation, Christian vocation, and strengthening the church and its ministry. He is known for teaching that fosters students' imaginations in connecting Christian faith to everyday life, for research that promotes interdisciplinary conversation, and for a commitment to ecumenical dialogue.
He is the author or editor of 13 books, including the acclaimed Embodying Forgiveness, and, most recently, Everyday Matters: Intersections of Life and Faith. Dean Jones also has published more than 100 articles in a variety of publications.
Dean Jones has preached and lectured in major pulpits and at annual conferences across the country. He also has delivered numerous distinguished lectureships at colleges and universities. In addition, he has provided significant leadership for many pastors' schools and other continuing education events for laity and clergy.
Location and Accommodations
Program sessions and accommodations will be provided at the Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel, a full service hotel and conference center located in Atlantic Beach, NC. Reservations must be made through the Divinity School. Please visit Sheraton Atlantic Beach for a directions and maps. Complimentary parking is available at the hotel.
Registration
Early-bird registration fee for the event is $70. After Friday, March 2, the registration fee will be $85. Your fee includes shared accommodations at the Sheraton Hotel. Participants may request a private room for an additional fee of $85. The registration deadline is March 19, 2007. The cost of this event is kept minimal due to the generous support of The Duke Endowment, which is designated for assisting clergy with continuing education needs. Participants are responsible for dinner on Thursday, and travel, including ground transportation to/from the hotel.
Spouses or family guests attending the event must complete a separate registration form and pay appropriate fees. If your spouse has registered, you do not need to pay for a private room. Just request each other as roommates on your registration form.
~Participants who attend all of the sessions in their entirety may receive 1.0 CEU~
Schedule
Hotel check-in will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25. The program will begin with dinner at 6:30 p.m. (event check-in begins at 5:30). We will conclude after worship at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 27. Please see the event schedule for more details.
Cancellation
All registration fees are non-refundable. Cancellations will result in forfeiture of the registration fee.
Questions
Contact the Center for Continuing Education at (919) 660-3448 or toll-free (888) 845-4216.