MSR Center for Rural Ministry

Three Year Course Schedule

2010	2011	2012
Understanding the Bible Jan 9-10 Basics of Pastoral Care and Counseling Feb 5-6, Mar 5-6, April 16-17 Understanding the Bible May 7-8 Utilizing Church Conflict May 13-15 History of the Christian Faith June 4-5, July 9-10, Aug 6-7 Understanding the Bible Aug 13-14 Ministry in a Rural Context Aug 19-21 The Practice of Ministry Sep 3-4, Oct 8-9, Nov 5-6 Christian Education Dec 10-11	Understanding the Bible Jan 7-8 Christian Ethics Feb 4-5, Mar 4-5, Apr 1-2 Understanding the Bible May 6-7 Personhood of the Pastor May 19-21 Introduction to Hebrew Scripture June 3-4, July 8-9, July 29-30 Understanding the Bible Aug 5-6 History and Polity of the Disciples of Christ Aug 18-20 Introduction to the New Testament Sep 2-3, Oct 7-8, Nov 4-5 Stewardship Strategies for Small Congregations Dec 9-10	Understanding the Bible Jan 9-10 Preaching as a Christian Art Feb 13-14, Mar 13-14, Apr 17-18 Understanding the Bible May 1-2 Social and Global Mission May 21-23 Worship and Music June 5-6, July 10-11, Aug 7-8 Understanding the Bible Aug 7-8 Pastor as Spiritual Leader Aug 13-15 Introduction to Christian Thought Sep 11-12, Oct 18-19, Nov 6-7 Evangelism in Your Local Context Dec 4-5