Dealing With Dysfunctional Family Systems
Part of the pastoral care continuing edcuation series: Extreme Situations in the Congregation.
Monday, January 28, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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How might a pastor begin to deal effectively with dysfunctional family systems and related dynamics in his or her congregation? How can a pastor avoid being caught in traps that sometimes emerge in congregational life because of the presence of these dysfunctional systems?
This daylong workshop will pay special attention to psychological understandings of dysfunctional family systems, theological reflection on the issue, appropriate pastoral responses, effects of such systems on congregational dynamics, and related available resources.
This event is part of a series of events focused on pastoral care issues. The series is planned specifically for pastors and seeks to explore issues from the perspective of congregational dynamics.
Presenter
Terri J. Plank Brenneman, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist who until recently had a private practice in Pasadena, California, and served as an adjunct faculty in pastoral counseling at Fuller Theological Seminary. She has held leadership roles with Mennonite Church boards and organizations and active worship leading roles in her congregation. Terri recently moved to Goshen, Indiana. She is a member of the AMBS adjunct faculty and teaches in the area of pastoral counseling.
Schedule
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Lambright Center Dining Hall with hot drinks provided. The event begins at 9:00 a.m.
Monday, January 28, 2008
| 8:30 a.m. | Registration, coffee and gathering |
| 9:00-10:15 | Session 1 |
| 10:15-10:30 | Break |
| 10:30-11:45 | Session 2 |
| 11:45 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00-3:00 | Session 3 |
Cost
$70 before January 8
$60 each for three or more from one congregation before January 8
$80 after January 8
Lunch
Lunch is available for an additional $5. Please pre-register for lunch or plan to eat off campus.
Continuing Education Units
Participants earn 0.4 CEUs for attending Dealing With Dysfuntional Family Systems.
Registration
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Questions?
Contact the Church Leadership Center
(574) 296-6269
ChurchLeadership@ambs.edu