Invitation to the World Ministers
Council
Several General Conference Sessions have been enriched by a
pre-session event for the ministers of the Seventh-day Adventist
Church. The Toronto Session 2000 will be no different. What follows
is an introduction to the World Ministers Council, which will
be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada,
on June 25-29, 2000.
It is addressed to the Adventist ministers. The General Conference
Ministerial Association is in the process of distributing an Invitation
Brochure. There you will find these questions answered:
The objective:
The purpose of the Council is to provide you with instructive
pastoral techniques toward becoming dynamic, spiritual leaders.
With nearly two dozen plenary presentations and over 150 different
seminars, you can expect to receive a comprehensive, active learning,
high-content, high-involvement, and high-energy program that will
enhance your ministry.
In the words of James Cress, Ministerial Secretary and organizer
of the meeting, the Council will be "an opportunity for spiritual
renewal, professional growth, collegial fellowship, and family
enrichment."
"As ministers at the dawn of the millennium, it is vital to remember
our priorities to announce the good news of salvation through
Jesus Christ and to proclaim the blessed hope of His soon return,"
says Cress.
The theme:
The theme of the Council is "The Way of the Cross Leads Home,"
featuring Walter L. Pearson, Jr., speaker-director of Breath of
Life, as keynote speaker. Each morning will also include a unique,
family-oriented plenary session with Dr. Archibald Hart, dean
emeritus of Fuller Theological Seminary's School of Psychology.
Who should attend?
Adventist pastors, local church elders, Bible teachers, chaplains,
evangelists, church administrators, and clergy of all denominations.
This Council is an event for the entire family. Each morning's
"family worship" will feature an international environment of
worship suited for all ages to share together. Special afternoon
seminars and events for children, including childcare for infants
and toddlers, will make it easy for parents to participate as
well as enjoyable for youngsters.
If you belong to a pastoral family, you will enjoy the family-oriented
atmosphere. If you are interested in developing or improving your
ministerial skills, you will discover growth opportunities abounding.
Pastor Cress assures that the Toronto 2000 Council will be "packed
with more good things than you will be able to absorb." You are
encouraged to attend the plenary sessions and to choose those
seminars that will best enhance your own effectiveness. Plus,
special seminars and activities have been designed for Preachers'
Kids.
Relaxed or casual dress is appropriate for our atmosphere of creative
learning and family fellowship, so come prepared to enjoy continuing
education from fellow clergy and spouses, challenging interaction
with pastors of many denominations and local church elders, and
a spiritually-motivating experience.
For more information, including a detailed program, topics of
presentations, and profiles of the presenters, write to: "World
Ministers Council," General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists,
12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring MD 20904, phone: 301-680-6515;
fax: 301-680-6592; or e-mail worldministerscouncil@gc.adventist.org.
[James A. Cress]
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