Current Conferences
2008 Healthy Congregations™ Facilitator Training
March 31-April 2 & September 22-24, 2008
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For Leaders Using the “Family Systems Theory”
SPRING CONFERENCE IS FULL – space still available for September 22-24
General Information
Healthy Congregations™ facilitator training offers the opportunity for participants to:
- prepare to lead a congregation through Healthy Congregations™ workshops;
- learn Family Systems Theory;
- understand the nature and scope of the workshop materials;
- discover a variety of creative ways to present material to a congregation; and
- gain insight into ways of moving members of a congregation toward a healthy and faithful life together.
Facilitator training workshops will include:
- Creating a Healthy Congregation
- Response to Anxiety and Change
- Leadership in a Healthy Congregation
- Relationships in a Healthy Congregation
- Spiritual Care of Healthy Congregations.
New to Systems Theory, or just need a refresher course?
A Pre-Conference Workshop, March 31 or September 22, 10 AM – 12 Noon, will offer participants registered for the conference an opportunity to learn or be refreshed on the basics of Systems Theory and some of its terminology. No additional charge.
Facilitator
- Elaine Barnett, Bradenton, FL; Association of Presbyterian Church Educators 2006 “Educator of the Year;” elder and certified Christian educator; trained Bridge Builder and trainer of Healthy Congregations™ facilitators, which uses Systems Theory to look at the entire life of a congregation.
Program Fee
- On or before February 18/August 11: $185
- After February 18/August 11: $210
- Materials Fee: $225
Scholarships are available for this conference.
Cost for Housing and Meals
Rates are per person and include all room and meal charges for the entire conference (Monday lunch – Wednesday lunch). No adjustments to package will be made except for extended stay. Meals for children ages 5-11: $33.75; under 5: no charge. No room charge for children under 12 in the same room with parent(s).
Assembly Inn (meals included, served at Assembly Inn; bathrooms either private or connecting with only one other room)
- Single Occupancy, Private Bath: $244
- Double Occupancy, Private Bath: $166 per person
- Single Occupancy, Connecting Bath: $206
- Double Occupancy, Connecting Bath: $156 per person
(Total due on or before February 18 or August 11)
Registration Information
Conference begins Monday, March 31 or September 22, with registration 11:30 AM -12:30 PM, Assembly Inn Lobby. For those taking the optional Family Systems Theory primer, registration begins at 9:30 AM, Assembly Inn Lobby. Conference ends Wednesday, April 2 or September 24, by 4:00 PM.
SPRING CONFERENCE IS FULL – space still available for September 22-24
Questions about registration? Email the registrar at susana[at]montreat.org.
If you would like conference information mailed to you via U.S. mail, please email carolo[at]montreat.org.
Child care is not available for this program.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received by February 18/August 11 in order to receive a full refund less a $25 service charge. Cancellations received after February 18/August 11, but on or before March 24/September 15 will receive a 50% refund of the conference fee and payments made toward room and meal charges (if applicable), less $40. No refunds will be issued after March 24/September 15. All requests must be made in writing and received via email, fax, or U.S. mail.
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