Class Schedule

Thursday July 17th

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Morning Classes

Theology   (5 hours)   Level I Core   
Rev. Dan Saperstein
Will provide insight into Reformed Theology, many dogmas of faith and specific Christian doctrines.

Directory for Worship   (2.5 hours)   Level II Core       
Rev. Holly Heuer
Will provide a description of the parts of Worship, corporate and personal, as described in the Directory for Worship

Afternoon Classes 

Theology   (Continued)
Church/Presbytery/Synods in Transition   (2.5 hours)   Elective
Rev. Sandy Smith
Will describe the steps a church/presbytery/synod must go through when new/interim ministers come on the scene.

Friday July 18th

Morning Classes

PC(USA) History Since Reunion   (5 hours)   Level II Core   
Rev. Robert Houser
In 1983, the UPCUSA and PCUS churches met in Atlanta, GA and voted separately to reunite as of that date.  Years had been spent in preparation for that event and several assemblies had been held jointly but separate.

Personnel Issues   (2.5 hours)   Elective       
Elder Chuck Sparks
Will discuss many personnel issues that occur within churches and church agencies.

Afternoon Classes 

PC(USA) History Since Reunion   (Continued)
Liberation Theology   (2.5 hours)   Elective
Rev. Amy Mendez
Will provide the historical roots of liberation theology from the earliest colonial days.  A background will be given to show how it began with churchmen questioning the type of presence adopted by the church as to the way indigenous peoples were treated.

Saturday July 19th

Morning Classes

Safety in the Workplace   (2.5 hours)   Level III Core   
Guide One Insurance
Will provide information on general safety procedures encountered in the workplace

Effective Meeting Minutes   (2.5 hours)   Elective       
Elder Anne Bond
Will provide specific pointers for taking meeting minutes including why minutes must be clear, concise and accurate.

Afternoon Classes 

Polity II  (2.5 hours)   Level II Core
Rev. Zane Buxton
Will provide a study of specific sections of the Book of Order that affect positions in the local church, boards, agencies, or governing bodies of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Polity III   (2.5 hours)   Level III Core
Rev. Janet Schlenker
Will provide a study of the sections of the Book of Order of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that concern the General Assembly, Rules of Discipline, the Judicial Process and a review of any changes since the most recent General Assembly.