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	About NAPC Our Mission By-Laws Steering Committee Regional Representatives Upcoming Events Triennial Conference '09 Resources Membership Newsletter Affiliation Materials Useful Links Archives Contact NAPC Email Us Quick Form		Triennial Conference 2009 .................................................................... July 11 - 15, 2009 ♦ Louisville, Kentucky In 2006, NAPC Board members met with Moderator Catrelia Hunter and PW staff Ann Ferguson to discuss the possibility of NAPC joining in the planning and participation for the 2009 Presbyterian Women's Churchwide Gathering. We were warmly received. Since then, Karen Cobb, Rebecca Harrison, and Rebecca Tollefson have been busy on the Education and Plenary Teams. They have taken various responsibilities as a part of these teams. The theme for the Gathering, which is reflected in the logo, is "God Will Do Wonders Among You.," taken from Joshua 3:5. This theme will be carried through the various plenaries and worship experiences during the Gathering. For more information go to PCUSA. ** WORKSHOPS ** Biblical Spirituality - Leadership Discerning God's Will Do you feel God is calling you to become a better leader? Are you seeking GodŐs guidance but are unsure about your own spirituality? This workshop will teach insightful and prayerful skills for discerning GodŐs ways. The subject of discernment and listening for GodŐs purposes will be approached from a biblical base with practical applications. The workshop leaders are the authors of two books published by the Upper Room on spiritual discernment: Living into the Answers: A Workbook for Personal Spiritual Discernment and Discernment into Transformation: A Workbook for Corporate Spiritual Discernment. Workshop Leader: The Rev. Dr. Judith A. Todd Topic-Experience-Expertise: 27 Years experience guiding individual and churches of many different denominations through discernment process and program Director, Back to the Well Ministries in Albuquerque. Pending publications from Upper Room Publishing: Living into the Answers: (See above) . Credentials: Ą Ordained Presbyterian Minister Ą PhD in Old Testament from Graduate Theological Union, 1975 Ą Taught Biblical Languages at Graduate Theological Union. Ą Currently teaches in the Religious Studies Dept. at Univ. of New Mexico Ą Program Director of Water in the Desert Ministries: A Christian Center for Religious Renewal. Co Workshop Leader: The Rev. Valerie K. Isenhower 14 years experience in leading individuals and churches through the discernment process. Credentials: Ą Ordained American Baptist Minister Ą Served as Spiritual Director for the Spiritual Formation Network Discerning Community for the cooperate Baptist Fellowship. Ą Served as Coordinator of Ministry for Worshipful Work: A Center for Transforming Church Leadership in Kansas City. Ą Has worked with many churches in a variety of denominations across the county. Ą Currently the Executive Director of Water in the Desert Ministries: A Christian Center for Spiritual Renewal Leadership - Justice and Peace Ministry With Persons With Disabilities This workshop concerns ministry with persons with disabilities and enabling churches to become accessible. It will also include how to assist congregations in the process of becoming fully inclusive of disabled persons. Workshop Leader: Rev. Sharon Yunker-Deatz Credentials: Ą Ordained Presbyterian Clergywoman Ą Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling Ą Nationally known leader of seminars on disabilities Ą 20+ years living with disability Ą Winner of numerous awards for service among the community of disabled persons and their families Leadership Collegiality A Reality? Or Just A Word in Your Resume? As women, we are innately gifted toward teamwork partnership, and interdependence. Presbyterian Polity, with parity among leaders and shared power among governing bodies, is a gift to the whole Church. Presbyterian women have gifts to share toward true collegiality among us in the PC(USA) and beyond. Workshop Leader: Edith F. Patton Credentials: Ą 21 years as presbytery/synod executive staff member Ą 10 years as interim presbytery/synod executive Ą BA in History, MS in Adult Education Ą Presbyterian Elder Skills: Edith emphases include: promoting a climate of openness and cooperation, dealing honestly with conflict or sexual misconduct, (past or present), encouraging positive dialog among staff and between governing bodies, and inviting initiatives and responsibility among elected leaders. Bible Study/Theology Celebrating Your Call All of us are called by God to do GodŐs work in the world. This workshop will reflect on the spirituality of being called and anointed by God. We will look at the wide variety of calling (ordained and lay; parish and non-parish; local and global) with the goal of helping women of all ages to discern GodŐs calling for their lives. Questions to be explored are: What does it mean to be called: Is it truly a call from God, and how do I know? How does life and living change when youŐre called?Ó Workshop Leader: Janice Harper Credentials: Ą Assistant Professor, Christian Ministries Dept. Asbury College, Wilmore, KY Ą Teaching areas: ChildrenŐs Ministry, Spiritual Formation, Church Leadership and Administration Ą Clerk of Session Đ Wilmore Presbyterian Church, Wilmore KY Ą Church staff at various churches in the past Theology/Mission/Leadership TBA Workshop Leader: Christine Chakoian Credentials: Ą Ordained Clergywoman Presbyterian Church (USA) Ą Pastor Đ First Presbyterian Church, Lake Forest, IL Ą Experienced Keynoter and Workshop leader Bible Study/Theology Grace Notes from the Bible for our LGBTQ family Since the early 1990Ős I have done LGBT workshops for the PW Gathering. I have a PHD in Old Testament from Union Seminary (NYC) and have served on the national board of More Light Presbyterians. Our daughter, who is a lesbian with a wonderful partner, was one of the editors of ŇCalled OutÓ and is under care of the Presbytery of New York City. Workshop Leader: The Rev. Dr. Eunice Blanchard Poethig Credentials: Ą Ordained Presbyterian Clergywoman Presbyterian Church (USA) Ą PHD Old Testament Ą Former Director of Congregational Ministries Division and GA Council Ą Author of HorizonŐs Bible Study, ŇGood News WomenÓ Ą Mission co-worker in the Philippines 1957-1972 Ą Officer National Association of Presbyterian Clergywomen Home

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