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SUMMARY:POSTPONED!!! Worshiping and Visiting with Elderly
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO THE CLOSURES AS RESULT OF THE SPREADING CORONA-VIRUS\, THE CONFERENCE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE. PLEASE CHECK BACK AFTER THE SITUATION STABILIZES.\n\nONE DAY CONFERENCE ABOUT WORSHIPING AND VISITING WITH ELDERLY \n\n\nWorship of God is an often neglected aspect in the lives of institutionalized elderly. Many elderly were raised in churches\, but had to move when they went to an old-age home and lost contact with their pastor and/or church. Others left the church earlier in their life. During the end-stages of life they reflect on their lives and often want to return to the Lord. Their children don’t see the need to bring them to church and they do not have the ability to attend on their own anymore. Yet worship can and should play an important part in their lives just as in ours.  Not only can they offer God the praise and honor He deserves\, but they can also derive deep satisfaction\, joy and peace through worship of Him.\nHonoring the elderly inside and outside the church is a Biblical mandate and there is much need for us as churches to organize worship for institutionalized elderly and visit the people we meet at worship gatherings. Many churches see the need and organize worship services in (secular) facilities. Is your church involved? Are your small groups? Are you? But\, do we know how? Are we prepared to deal with specific “aging” issues? Where do you start? How to organize worship with elderly? What are things to watch for? How do you visit? Should elders\, deacons and ministers get involved? The institutional setting is not the same as a traditional church\, and so we must also consider the logistical challenges and practical concerns involved with the institutional context\, including following up with those who attend worship services.\nTo help the church develop\, organize and extend worship gatherings and aftercare in Assisted Living and Long Term Care Facilities\, Please join us for a ONE-DAY-CONFERENCE ABOUT WORSHIPING AND VISITING WITH ELDERLY. This conference is organized by the Home Mission Committee of Redemption Canadian Reformed Church in Flamborough together with the Word and Spirit Institute (www.wsinstitute.ca). Throughout the day\, the use of Scripture and Music will be considered as well as the life situations of residents in Long Term Care.\n\n\nThe main speaker for the day is Dr. Tom McCormick. Tom enjoys the interrelationship between several disciplines. Tom integrates practice with thought which shows in his various ministry related activities. He teaches ESL\, helps coordinate services for immigrants and assists minority language groups overseas with Bible translations. As a chaplain\, Tom works and has worked at several Long Term Care and Assisted Living facilities. Tom has also written several books on Nursing Home Ministry\, Mediation and Christian Philosophy. Dr. McCormick has developed and taught the program “Ministry for the Aging”\, a 6-module certificate program that promotes a Biblical approach on all aspects of elderly care. For more information on this program\, please visit https://www.wsinstitute.ca/certificate-program-in-ministry-for-the-aging/ Furthermore\, Tom has organized and conducted many conferences\, workshops and college/university courses about Christian care for elderly. As a life-long learner\, he has acquired a BA in philosophy and mathematics\, an MA in Bible (Westminster Seminary\, Philadelphia)\, a PhD in Humanities (Linguistics & Philosophy\, University of Texas\, Arlington)\, and a PhD in Philosophy (Institute for Christian Studies\, Toronto).\n  \n\n\nTHE CONFERENCE: WORSHIPING AND VISITING WITH ELDERLY\nDate: Saturday March 28\, 2020 9-4 (doors open at 8.30 for coffee and registration)\nPlace: Grace Christian School\, 497 Millgrove Side Rd. Millgrove\, ON  L0R 1V0\nCoffee\, tea and lunch included (a free will offering will be accepted to offset the cost of the day)\nInterested? Please RSVP by March 25 by emailing wsinstitute@outlook.ca or visit our fill out the form on our “contact us” page. Please include any dietary restrictions\nWalk-ins will be accepted\n\n\nOrganized by:\n\n\nThe Home mission Committee Redemption Canadian Reformed Church of Flamborough\n\n\nThe Word and Spirit Institute
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/worshiping-and-visiting-with-the-aging/
LOCATION:Grace Christian School\, 497 Millgrove Side Road\, Millgrove\, Ontario\, L0R 1V0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Leadership Program - Theology of Christian Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Please visit the page describing the Leadership Program for more information about the certificate course in Church Leadership and stay tuned for more information about the session: Theology of Christian Leadership
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/leadership-program/
LOCATION:Grace Christian School\, 497 Millgrove Side Road\, Millgrove\, Ontario\, L0R 1V0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Ministry for the aging Session II / one-day/evening conferences
DESCRIPTION:In 2019\, a new session of the program “Ministry for the Aging will be started for new students and students who missed courses\, can complete these courses at that time. We hope to be able to start the program after the summer again\, however\, as of now\, the date for the start of this program is tentative as of yet. The program will start when enough students are enrolled. Those who have shown interest will receive an email in due time. \nPlease find more information about the program here: https://www.wsinstitute.ca/certificate-program-in-ministry-for-the-aging/ \nAs of yet\, we do not have enough students to warrant a new course program\, instead\, a new initiative is developed for those interested in Ministry for the Aging. \nAs early as October\, informative and educational one-day and/or one-evening sessions will be organized in Toronto\, Burlington\, Hamilton and/or the Niagara Peninsula. \nPlease stay tuned for more information and/or  \n fill out the form on the Contact us page
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/ministry-for-the-aging-session-ii/
LOCATION:Grace Christian School\, 497 Millgrove Side Road\, Millgrove\, Ontario\, L0R 1V0\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190330T153000
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CREATED:20190105T011054Z
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SUMMARY:Aging: The Final Frontier
DESCRIPTION:Aging: The Final Frontier is a one-day conference about Aging.\nIt attempts to bring together a wide spectrum of concerns from looking at one’s own aging\, the church’s roles in looking after the elderly\, to perspectives and models in ministering to the elderly. Ultimately\, we are looking at discipleship in Christ and the goal is spiritual maturity. The Keynote Speaker is Dr. Paul T. P. Wong and he will be talking about Spirituality and Successful Aging.\nThe workshops cover 6 different tracks:\ni. Disruptions: Dementia and Disability;\nii. Care for the Caregivers;\niii. Re-framing Aging;\niv. Ministering and the Aging;\nv. Outreach: Local;\nvi. Outreach: Glocal (Global / Local).\n\nThe conference is open to anyone who is interested in issues surrounding aging\, whether their own or that of others around them. Health care workers\, pastors\, chaplains and family caregivers may be particularly interested.
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/aging-the-final-frontier/
LOCATION:105Gibson Centre\, 105 Gibson Drive\, Markham\,\, ONTARIO\, L3R 3K7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190202T160000
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SUMMARY:Certificate program in MINISTRY FOR THE AGING: Course 7 – Cultural Concerns\, Global Aging\, Religious Diversity & Gender
DESCRIPTION:Course 7:\nCultural Concerns\, Global Aging\, Religious Diversity & Gender\n\nDescription:\nMany are saying: “Global aging is a defining phenomenon of the 21st century”.  It certainly is a major global trend.  The GTA is a microcosm of the world.  We live in a multicultural and multi-religious region.  The challenge for us\, therefore\, is both local and global\, and it will only increase.  The World Health Organization forecasts the elderly population (over 60 years of age) to grow from an estimated 680 million people in 2011 to 2 billion by 2050 with those over 60 outnumbering those under 15.  This historically unprecedented situation is already impacting all dimensions of life\, including the economic\, social\, and political spheres. This course aims to help prepare us to exercise what the Bible calls “true religion” (Ja 1:27)\, honouring the aged amongst us as we honour our parents (Ex 20; Lev 19:32; Mat 15; Eph 6; 1 Tim 5).  Honour\, understood biblically\, is holistic and integrated\, just as human beings are holistically integrated with their histories\, cultures\, languages\, families\, religions\, and personal life stages.  To engage positively and wisely we must acknowledge these real differences in our neighbourhoods and institutions of care and learn to express our care with understanding and respect.  We will look together at some of the barriers and opportunities for more sensitive\, compassionate\, and fruitful ministries of care. \n“The righteous … flourish in the courts of our God.\nThey still bear fruit in old age;\nthey are ever full of sap and green\,\nto declare that the LORD is upright”\n(Psalm 92).\nFacilitators:\nDr. Tom McCormick\nTom McCormick enjoys the interrelationships among several disciplines. He has a BA in philosophy and mathematics\, an MA in Bible (Westminster Seminary\, Philadelphia)\, a PhD in Humanities (Linguistics & Philosophy\, University of Texas\, Arlington)\, and a PhD in Philosophy (Institute for Christian Studies\, Toronto). Tom also integrates praxis with thought\, serving as a chaplain at Long Term & Residential Care Homes\, teaching ESL\, helping coordinate services for immigrants\, assisting minority language groups overseas with literacy\, development\, and Bible translation\, while helping to train consultants and literacy workers. He has taught mathematics\, linguistics\, reading theory\, orthography design\, philosophy\, theology\, education\, qualitative research methods\, and language acquisition. His books include Meditation: a Practical Guide to a Spiritual Discipline; 2 books on Nursing Home Ministry; Theories of Reading in Dialogue; Science\, Imagination and God; Towards a Christian Philosophy; The Field and the Spirit; Meditation: a Biblical Study. Tom has been working with those in Long Term Care Nursing Homes for more than 40 years and has taught at both graduate and undergraduate institutions\, including conducting workshops both in North America and overseas.\nFEES\nConference attendance – There will be a $50 fee for attending the conferences only.\nAudit – There will be a $100 fee for auditing the module.\nCertificate Level – There will be a $150 fee for each module.\nBachelors/Masters Level – Please contact the Word and Spirit Institute for tuition of Bachelor and Masters Courses.\nThere will an additional cost for the purchase of required reading material.\nCOURSE SCHEDULE\n\nBiblical Foundations of Ministries with the Aging\nPrinciples and Practices of Spiritual Care for Seniors (I)\nAging\, Stages of Human Development\, and Spirituality\nPrinciples and Practices of Spiritual Care for Seniors (II)\nReaching out: Institutional settings; Families and Caregivers for Seniors\nReaching out: The Church and the Community; Families and Caregivers for Seniors\nCultural\, Gender\, and Religious Diversity; Global Aging\n\nInterested?\nPlease e-mail wsinstitute@outlook.com for more information\, to register and/or to receive the course syllabus
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/certificate-program-in-ministry-for-the-aging-course-8-cultural-gender-global-aging/
LOCATION:Bethel Canadian Reformed Church\, 11251 Bayview Ave\, Richmond Hill\, Ontario\, L4S 1L8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180915T090000
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SUMMARY:Certificate program in MINISTRY FOR THE AGING: Course 6 – Reaching out: The Church and the Community
DESCRIPTION:Course 6:\nReaching out: The Church and the Community\n\nDescription:\nOpportunities to serve with the aging already abound\, including the elderly living in our own neighbourhoods and throughout our communities.  The vast majority (90+%) live in their own homes or with their own families; 2/3 of those over 85 live in their own homes or with their families.  85% of those with dementia live in the communities (not in institutions).  Further\, loneliness in Canadian seniors is widely recognized as “an epidemic”: “1.4 million elderly Canadians report feeling lonely”\, “while 80 years and older say that up to 80 per cent of the time they feel lonely” (here).  This course provides an overview of this situation\, a profile of those in our communities\, and considers how we might respond. \n“The righteous … flourish in the courts of our God.\nThey still bear fruit in old age;\nthey are ever full of sap and green\,\nto declare that the LORD is upright”\n(Psalm 92).\nFacilitators:\nDr. Tom McCormick\nTom McCormick enjoys the interrelationships among several disciplines. He has a BA in philosophy and mathematics\, an MA in Bible (Westminster Seminary\, Philadelphia)\, a PhD in Humanities (Linguistics & Philosophy\, University of Texas\, Arlington)\, and a PhD in Philosophy (Institute for Christian Studies\, Toronto). Tom also integrates praxis with thought\, serving as a chaplain at Long Term & Residential Care Homes\, teaching ESL\, helping coordinate services for immigrants\, assisting minority language groups overseas with literacy\, development\, and Bible translation\, while helping to train consultants and literacy workers. He has taught mathematics\, linguistics\, reading theory\, orthography design\, philosophy\, theology\, education\, qualitative research methods\, and language acquisition. His books include Meditation: a Practical Guide to a Spiritual Discipline; 2 books on Nursing Home Ministry; Theories of Reading in Dialogue; Science\, Imagination and God; Towards a Christian Philosophy; The Field and the Spirit; Meditation: a Biblical Study. Tom has been working with those in Long Term Care Nursing Homes for more than 40 years and has taught at both graduate and undergraduate institutions\, including conducting workshops both in North America and overseas.\nFEES\nAudit – There will be a $100 fee for auditing the module ($50 for those who ONLY attend the conference).\nCertificate Level – There will be a $150 fee for each module or $750 if preregistered for the entire program ($650 for chaplains).\nBachelors/Masters Level – Please contact the Word and Spirit Institute for tuition of Bachelor and Masters courses.\nThere will an additional cost for the purchase of required reading material.\nCOURSE SCHEDULE\n\nBiblical Foundations of Ministries with the Aging\nPrinciples and Practices of Spiritual Care for Seniors (I)\nAging\, Stages of Human Development\, and Spirituality\nPrinciples and Practices of Spiritual Care for Seniors (II)\nReaching out: Institutional settings; Families and Caregivers for Seniors\nReaching out: The Church and the Community; Families and Caregivers for Seniors\nCultural\, Gender\, and Religious Diversity; Global Aging\n\nInterested?\nPlease e-mail wsinstitute@outlook.com for more information\, to register and/or to receive the course-syllabus
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/certificate-program-in-ministry-for-the-aging-course-6-reaching-out-institutional-settings-families-and-caregivers-for-seniors/
LOCATION:Covenant Reformed Church\, 265 Albion Rd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M9W 3P1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180519T090000
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SUMMARY:Certificate program in MINISTRY FOR THE AGING: Course 5 – Reaching out: Institutional Settings; Families and Caregivers for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Course 5:\nReaching out: Institutional Settings; Families and Caregivers for Seniors\n\nDescription:\nOpportunities to serve the aging already abound\, including the elderly living in our own neighbourhoods and throughout our communities.  The vast majority (90+%) live in their own homes or with their own families; 2/3 of those over 85 live in their own homes or with their families.  85% of those with dementia live in the communities (not in institutions).  Further\, loneliness in Canadian seniors is widely recognized as “an epidemic”: “1.4 million elderly Canadians report feeling lonely”\, “while 80 years and older say that up to 80 per cent of the time they feel lonely” (here). This course provides an overview of this situation\, a profile of those in our communities\, and considers how we might respond. \n“The righteous … flourish in the courts of our God.\nThey still bear fruit in old age;\nthey are ever full of sap and green\,\nto declare that the LORD is upright”\n(Psalm 92).\nFacilitators:\nDr. Tom McCormick\nFEES\nAudit – There will be a $100 fee for auditing the module ($50 if you ONLY attend the conferences).\nCertificate Level – There will be a $150 fee for each module or $750 if preregistered for the entire program ($650 for chaplains).\nBachelors/Masters Level – Please contact the Word and Spirit Institute for tuition of Bachelor and Masters courses.\nThere will an additional cost for the purchase of required reading material.\nCOURSE SCHEDULE\n\nBiblical Foundations of Ministries with the Aging\nPrinciples and Practices of Spiritual Care for Seniors (I)\nAging\, Stages of Human Development\, and Spirituality\nPrinciples and Practices of Spiritual Care for Seniors (II)\nReaching out: Institutional settings; Families and Caregivers for Seniors\nReaching out: The Church and the Community; Families and Caregivers for Seniors\nCultural\, Gender\, and Religious Diversity; Global Aging\n\nInterested?\nPlease e-mail wsinstitute@outlook.com for more information\, to register and/or receive the course-syllabus\n\n/column]
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/certificate-program-in-ministry-for-the-aging-course-5-aging-stages-of-human-development-and-spirituality/
LOCATION:Bethel Canadian Reformed Church\, 11251 Bayview Ave\, Richmond Hill\, Ontario\, L4S 1L8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171202T160000
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CREATED:20170118T173521Z
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SUMMARY:Certificate program in MINISTRY FOR THE AGING: Course 3 - Joy in Aging (old number 3)
DESCRIPTION:Course 3:\nJoy in Aging\nDescription:\nAging has unique challenges and joys.\nMany think of aging with a sense of dread. And yet\, mature Christian authors suggest Finishing Our Course with Joy (J.I. Packer) and Aging Joyfully (Timothy Starr). The Bible promises a flourishing life in old age (Psalm 92)\, even counting all our various trials as joy (James 1; Romans 5). In this course we will consider the promises and possibilities of joyful aging\, along with the fears\, challenges\, and fun of growing older\, all in the light of a biblical perspective on aging.\nCome and learn to prepare for joyful aging.\n“The righteous … flourish in the courts of our God.\nThey still bear fruit in old age;\nthey are ever full of sap and green\,\nto declare that the LORD is upright”\n(Psalm 92).\nFacilitators:\nFacilitators:\nDr. Tom McCormick\, Chaplain: LTC; Retirement Home.\nCathy Clark: Cathy is Manager of the 911 & Emergency Planning Program for the County of Simcoe\, serving within the Health & Emergency Services Division. She has an MDiv from Tyndale Seminary\, and is active ministering with seniors in her church and community.\nPastor Matthew H. VanLuik\, Director Word and Spirit Ministries.\nCathy Clark\, MDiv.\nThis course is the third course out of 8 courses with the option to obtain a Certificate in MINISTRY FOR THE AGING\nFEES\nAudit – There will be a $75 fee for auditing the module.\nCertificate Level – There will be a $100 fee for each module.\nBachelors Level – There will be a $125 fee for each module.\nMasters Level – There will be a $150 fee for each module.\nThere will an additional cost for the purchase of required reading material.\nThe cost will include a light lunch on the day of the conference.\nCOURSE SCHEDULE\n1. Biblical Foundations of Ministries with the Aging (April 2017).\n2. Principles and Practices of Spiritual Care for Seniors I (Sept. 2017).\n3. Joy in Aging (Dec. 2017).\n4. Reaching out: The Church and the Community; Families and Caregivers for Seniors (March 2018).\n5. Aging\, Stages of Human Development\, and Spirituality (Sept. 2018).\n6. Reaching out: Institutional settings; Families and Caregivers for Seniors (Dec\, 2018).\n7. Principles and Practices of Spiritual Care for Seniors II (March 2019).\n8. Cultural\, Gender\, and Religious Diversity; Global Aging (Sept. 2019).\nInterested?\nPlease e-mail wsinstitute@outlook.com to register\n\nor fill out the form on the “contact us” page\nscroll down for a map to Bethel church 11251 Bayview Avenue Richmond Hill\, ON\, L4S 1L8
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/certificate-program-in-ministry-for-the-aging-module-2-joy-in-aging/
LOCATION:Covenant Reformed Church\, 265 Albion Rd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M9W 3P1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034438
CREATED:20150108T025700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150223T170602Z
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SUMMARY:Philippians - Understanding "The Gospel of Joy"  (Conference Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Philippians – Understanding “The Gospel of Joy”\nCourse instructor: Dr. Eric Pennings \nConference Dates: January 31 and February 7 from 8:30am to 12:30pm \n  \n \n  \n  \nConference will be held at: \nGrace Canadian Reformed Church\,  10301 Creditview Rd. (at Fairhill Ave.) Brampton \nCourse Description: \nA study of the practical implications of the message of Paul’s epistle to the Philippians. \n  \nCourse Objective: \nTo learn the main message of Philippians in order to apply it to the students’ life and ministry. \n  \nSynopsis of the Course: \nThe book of Philippians is written in the historical context of several other Pauline Epistles. The student will be familiarized with these books during the study of this course. During the course the student will learn concepts of Christian joy that is characterized by and leads us to gratitude\, faithfulness\, humility\, submission\, justification\, eternal life\, peace and sharing. \n  \nExplanation of the Course Format: \nThe course is introduced by a conference that consists of 8 hours of lectures by the professor. The conference is open to anyone for a fee\, without committing to the course requirements. Those who register as a student for the course will\, in addition to the conference lectures\, meet in class for 16 hours of follow-up classes. These follow-up classes can be held in different geographical locations where the number of registered students in the area warrants. \n  \nRegistration/Tuition Fees: \nConference fee – $25 (For conferences only) \nCourse – level 1 – $70 (Bachelor’s level) \nCourse – level 2 – $100 (Master’s level) \nAuditing the course – $40 \nInitial application fee to register as a student – $25 \nContact for more information and to register email: gertievanluik@gmail.com \n  \nCourse Professor: Dr. Eric Pennings \n\nOrdained minister for 28 years\nBorn in Canada and married with four children\nEducation:\n\nBRE in Bible and Christian Education from Kuyper College (formerly Reformed Bible College) of Grand Rapids\, Michigan\nMDiv from Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids\, Michigan\nDMin from Miami International Seminary (MINTS) in Miami\, Florida\n\n\nMinistry Experience:\n\nDuring his studies\, he served part time in several churches as well as serving as a missionary in Mexico and Honduras\nAfter graduation from seminary\, he served 8 years with the Christian Reformed World Missions in Costa Rica where he founded a church\, directed the Costa Rican Center of Reformed Studies and was a founding member of the Board of the Costa Rican Center for World Mission.\nIn 1994 he returned to Canada to pastor a CRC church in Strathroy\, Ontario for eight years.\nIn 2002 Rev. Pennings served as a missionary among the Sikhs\, an Indian immigrant population in Toronto.\nIn 2005 he began his ministry with the Miami International Seminary (MINTS) where he has served as Associate Dean for Central America. In March 2015 he will become the International Academic Dean for MINTS.\nIn 2011 he received his Doctorate in Ministry with MINTS and is currently a PhD candidate at the same institution.
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/philippians-understanding-the-gospel-of-joy-conference-part-2/
LOCATION:Grace Canadian Reformed Church\, 10301 Creditview Road \,  Brampton\, Ontario\, L7A 0X3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20150131T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20150131T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034438
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150109T041755Z
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SUMMARY:Philippians - Understanding "The Gospel of Joy"  (Conference Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Philippians – Understanding “The Gospel of Joy”\nCourse instructor: Dr. Eric Pennings \nConference dates: January 31 and February 7 from 8:30am to 12:30pm \n  \n \n  \n  \nConference will be held at: \nGrace Canadian Reformed Church\,  10301 Creditview Rd. (at Fairhill Ave.) Brampton \nCourse Description: \nA study of the practical implications of the message of Paul’s epistle to the Philippians. \nCourse Objective: \nTo learn the main message of Philippians in order to apply it to the students’ life and ministry. \nSynopsis of the Course: \nThe book of Philippians is written in the historical context of several other Pauline Epistles. The student will be familiarized with these books during the study of this course. During the course the student will learn concepts of Christian joy that is characterized by and leads us to gratitude\, faithfulness\, humility\, submission\, justification\, eternal life\, peace and sharing. \n  \nExplanation of the Course Format: \nThe course is introduced by a conference that consists of 8 hours of lectures by the professor. The conference is open to anyone for a fee\, without committing to the course requirements. Those who register as a student for the course will\, in addition to the conference lectures\, meet in class for 16 hours of follow-up classes. These follow-up classes can be held in different geographical locations where the number of registered students in the area warrants. \n  \nRegistration/Tuition Fees: \nConference fee – $25 (For conferences only) \nCourse – level 1 – $70 (Bachelor’s level) \nCourse – level 2 – $100 (Master’s level) \nAuditing the course – $40 \nInitial application fee to register as a student – $25 \nContact for more information and to register: gertievanluik@gmail.com \n  \nCourse Professor: Dr. Eric Pennings \n\nOrdained minister for 28 years\nBorn in Canada and married with four children\nEducation:\n\nBRE in Bible and Christian Education from Kuyper College (formerly Reformed Bible College) of Grand Rapids\, Michigan\nMDiv from Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids\, Michigan\nDMin from Miami International Seminary (MINTS) in Miami\, Florida\n\n\nMinistry Experience:\n\nDuring his studies\, he served part time in several churches as well as serving as a missionary in Mexico and Honduras\nAfter graduation from seminary\, he served 8 years with the Christian Reformed World Missions in Costa Rica where he founded a church\, directed the Costa Rican Center of Reformed Studies and was a founding member of the Board of the Costa Rican Center for World Mission.\nIn 1994 he returned to Canada to pastor a CRC church in Strathroy\, Ontario for eight years.\nIn 2002 Rev. Pennings served as a missionary among the Sikhs\, an Indian immigrant population in Toronto.\nIn 2005 he began his ministry with the Miami International Seminary (MINTS) where he has served as Associate Dean for Central America. In March 2015 he will become the International Academic Dean for MINTS.\nIn 2011 he received his Doctorate in Ministry with MINTS and is currently a PhD candidate at the same institution.
URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/philippians-understanding-the-gospel-of-joy-conference-part-1/
LOCATION:Grace Canadian Reformed Church\, 10301 Creditview Road \,  Brampton\, Ontario\, L7A 0X3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Gertie VanLuik":MAILTO:gertievanluik@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20141004T083000
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SUMMARY:Seeing the Forest in the Trees
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URL:https://www.wsinstitute.ca/event/god-and-the-world-opening-seminar/
LOCATION:Covenant Reformed Church\, 265 Albion Rd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M9W 3P1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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