Holy Land Pilgrimage for Pastoral Renewal and Spiritual Formation
Holy Land Pilgrimage for Pastoral Renewal and Spiritual Formation 2008 sponsored by Candler School of Theology will provide pastors a unique opportunity to experience as pilgrims a land called holy, set apart by the life and ministry of Jesus. A program of pastoral renewal and continued spiritual formation, it is designed to strengthen pastoral leadership through
- a deepened understanding of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and the importance of context in the formation and transformation of ministry
- the practice of a variety of spiritual disciplines and an understanding of the significance of similar practices in the life and ministry of Jesus
- an enhancement of imagination and personal engagement of Scripture as embodied in preaching and teaching
- a commitment to regular, ongoing accountability and support among clergy peers for mutual processing and growth of life and ministry together
Through the generous vision of the Cousins Foundation Holy Land Institute, Candler School of Theology Holy Land Pilgrimage for Pastoral Renewal and Spiritual Formation will be made available to twenty pastors (ten men and ten women)
- between the ages of 35 and 55
- with at least five years of pastoral ministry experience
- currently serving as the senior or associate minister of a congregation
- committed to personal spiritual renewal and its benefits for the congregations they lead and the broader ministry of the Church
Preference will be given to persons who have not been to Israel.
Once accepted into this program, pilgrims agree to pay a non-refundable $300 pilgrimage fee and commit to full participation in the pilgrimage, including the pre and post pilgrimage seminars. Dates are:
Pre-Pilgrimage Seminar: February 18 - 20, 2008
Pilgrimage: April 24 - May 7, 2008
Post-Pilgrimage Seminar: June 30 - July 2, 2008
All travel to and from Atlanta, and to and from Israel, will be arranged through Academy Travel and paid for by the HL Institute. All lodging, meals, admissions, and tips are provided as well.
Applications accompanied by a $50 application fee are due no later than November 15, 2007.
Office of Church Ministries Education
Candler School of Theology
Bishops Hall, Box 86
Atlanta, GA 30322
United States
Telephone: 404.727.0714
Fax: 404.727.6582
beth.luton@emory.edu