Elders’ Retreat
Keepers of the Word in a Violent World
November 17, 2009
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Hickory, N.C.
At the upcoming Order of Elder Day Apart we will be remembering why we were ordained in the first place. The event will open with registration at 9:30 at St. Luke UMC in Hickory on Tuesday November 17. Our Bishop, Dr. Charles Campbell, preaching professor at Duke Divinity School, and other Elders will lead us in worship at 10:00 with a time to “remember our ordination.”
Dr. Campbell’s theme for both the sermon and a later presentation will be “Keepers of the Word in a Violent World.” Our Bishop will be sharing more about his vision for us as ministers of the Word at this challenging time. We will also hear about resources for clergy renewal and hear an update on the Covenant Peer Group program.
I hope you will set aside this day for remembering our call, sharing in fellowship, and hearing words to remind us of why we do what we do.
Program Content
The A Day Apart schedule includes morning worship, plenary session, lunch, and a conference session. This retreat is sure to be a time of encouragement and education. The day will conclude at 3:00.
Faculty
Dr. Charles Campbell, Professor of Homiletics at Duke Divinity School.
Campbell’s work focuses on the biblical, theological, and ethical dimensions of preaching. He is interested in the Christological and ecclesiological aspects of preaching, the role of preaching in relation to the “principalities and powers,” and the relationship between character ethics and preaching. He is currently doing research on the “foolishness of preaching” and writing a theological commentary on First Corinthians.
Dr. Campbell’s publications include:
- “The Word Before the Powers: An Ethic of Preaching” (2002)
- “The Word on the Street: Performing the Scriptures in the Urban Context,” co-author (2000)
- “Preaching Jesus: New Directions for Homiletics in Hans Frei’s Postliberal Theology” (1997).
Dr. Campbell currently serves as the immediate past President of the Academy of Homiletics.
Location
The retreat will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in beautiful Hickory, N.C.
Driving Directions to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Registration
The registration fee for the retreat is $20.00 and includes tuition and lunch.
The cost of this event is kept minimal due to the generous support of the Parish Ministry Fund for the Western North Carolina Annual Conference.
Participants must register before October 26, 2009.
Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements.
Schedule
The retreat will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2009.
Registration check-in begins at 9:30 a.m.
A Day Apart schedule highlights include morning worship, plenary session, lunch and a conference session with fellow clergy between 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with Dr. Charles Campbell and Bishop Goodpaster.
Cancellation
All registration fees are non-refundable. Cancellations will result in forfeiture of the registration fee.
Questions
Contact Leadership Education at Duke Divinity at (919) 613-5323 or toll-free (888) 845-4216.