wfn.org | ORIENTATION SLATED FOR NEW EXECUTIVES

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8-Feb-95

95030         ORIENTATION SLATED FOR NEW EXECUTIVES 
 
                     by Jerry L. Van Marter 
 
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--An orientation session for synod and presbytery 
executives who have been in their positions two years or less has 
been scheduled for April 1-5 at Louisville Presbyterian Theological 
Seminary. 
 
     Dennis Maher, associate for professional development in the 
National Ministries Division's churchwide partnerships program 
area, said the orientation is important because it is the first 
event of its kind since denominational restructuring and downsizing 
in 1993. 
 
     The event will be led by the Rev. Edward White, senior 
consultant for the Alban Institute and former executive for 
National Capital Presbytery for more than 20 years. 
 
     Maher said participants will:  
 
     * visit the Presbyterian Center and meet with representatives 
of the new divisions, the General Assembly Council and the Office 
of the General Assembly 
 
     * hear the latest research on the state of the Presbyterian 
Church from studies conducted by the seminary and the Lilly 
Endowment 
 
     * engage in workshops on stress and self-care, leadership 
styles, the ministry of the laity, and the current role of church 
executives in the PCUSA. 
 
     More information is available from Elizabeth Surgener in the 
professional development office in Louisville at (502) 569-5764. 
 
 

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