Iowa United Methodist
School for Ministry
April 6-8, 2010
 		  
"Preaching When You May Not Really Want to Preach"
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Death and tragedy can overwhelm human beings emotionally.  Clergy are no exception.  Yet, whether the tragedy is a natural disaster, or the death of a close friend, or the suicide of a church member or the death of a member who has not been in worship for years, clergy must proclaim God’s word of hope.   In the midst of their own pain and anguish and even when they don’t know the deceased at all, clergy have to preach the word to those in their care.   
Tom Long, Steve Kraftchick, and Luke Powery will explore how the preacher can proclaim hope in the midst of tragedy, whether death is near to the heart of the congregation and the preacher or more distant from them both.    

  • Register before March 2 (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 20) to save money

  • Do you need directions to the hotel?

  • Free parking for participants who stay at the Marriott

  • Preliminary schedule (final schedule will be distributed at the School)

  
Marriott Downtown Hotel
700 Grand Ave.
Des Moines

for room reservations call
1.515.245.5500

Please make your room reservations no later than March 22, 2010

Special room rates and availability cannot be guaranteed after that date.		  
Participants may apply for C.E.U. credits. Those who participate in the full schedule of events will receive 2 C.E.U.'s, when applied for. Request forms will be available at the registration desk.  
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