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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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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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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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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
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