ABC/GRR > Boundaries Course

Envisioning healthy congregations engaged in effective Christian Ministry locally AND globally.

Spiritual leadership is full of boundary conflicts. Often the lines between what is appropriate and what is not are unclear. We have all heard the stories of leaders who have “crossed the line,” wounding both themselves and others. It is a problem not unique to American Baptists, Protestants, or even Christians.

This training series produced by the Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence uses resources and interviews from a wide variety of clergy and spiritual teachers representing the range of religious expression. Its purpose is to help spiritual leaders identify boundaries and so respect the persons who have entrusted us with their spiritual well-being.

This series covers four areas:
1. Boundaries, Power and Vulnerability
2. Dating, Friendships, Dual Relationships, Gifts
3. The Pulpit, Transference, Hugging and Touch, Intimacy
4. Personal Needs and Self-Care, Red Flags, Final Reflections

The Great Rivers Region is pleased to offer this for our ministers. If you are anticipating ordination, this course will satisfy the “Professional Ethics” requirement. If you presently serve as a minister, this will be a good refresher course. Continuing Education Units will be awarded (0.6 CEU).

The date is: May 31, 2008 (a Saturday this time) Changed from May 17
The time is: 9:00 a.m. refreshments then 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The place is: East Peoria First Baptist Church

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The charge is: $ 8 (to cover the cost of lunch and refreshments)

Download information about this one-day course.

Download registration form.

Fall 2008 Course will be hosted by Creekwood Baptist Church of Rockford IL on September 11.

This training is made possible by your United Mission and America For Christ gifts, as well as designated gifts for Regional Ordination Program.

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