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Worship Opportunities
Experience dynamic worship with outstanding music offered by the University Christian Church and TCU community. Rev. William Lee will offer the Wells Sermons – “Enlarging the Family Circle” as part of the evening worship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Bill Lee, pastor of Loudon Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Roanoke, Virginia for nearly 30 years, is the 2008 Wells Preacher. He is the immediate past DOC Moderator and has served as the president of the National Convocation.
Hymn Sing and Organ Recital.
World-famous organist, Frederick Swann, who was a popular attraction at the 2007 Ministers Week will return to Fort Worth to play the magnificent pipe organ in University Christian Church on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. His program is designed around great hymns of the church, and the audience will sing with his incomparable style of accompaniment. Organ solos related to the hymns will demonstrate the vast array of tone colors in the organ, and for the occasion the organ console will be in full view in the center of the chancel. The Hymn-Sing-Recital will be from 3:00 to 4:15 PM, and is open to the public free of charge. Please plan to attend this wonderful hour of music. Dr. Swann's performance is underwritten by the Emmet G. Smith Endowment Fund of Texas Christian University.
McFadin Lectures – God’s Passion – and Ours
Dr. Marcus Borg, the Hundere Distinguished Professor of Religion and Culture at Oregon State University, will be presenting the McFadin Lectures at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12 in the Sanctuary at University Christian Church. There will be an opportunity to engage him in a question and answer session from 2:00 to 3:00 that afternoon. The lectures address the question, "What is God's passion?" Not passion in the narrow sense of suffering, but rather, "What is God passionate about?" The lectures describe the passion of God according to the Bible and Jesus, the two normative sources of revelation for Christians, and lead to a vision of the Christian life as participating in the passion of God.
Scott Lectures – Godbearing: The Gospel’s Challenge to Theology and the Church
Dr. Elaine Robinson, Associate Professor of Theology and Methodist Studies at Brite Divinity School, delivers the Scott Lectures Thursday morning, February 14, at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. She breaks the process of Godbearing into two parts. The first lecture considers “The Word Became Flesh: Language and Differences” and the second focuses on “And Dwelt Among Us: Power and Praxis.” An opportunity to engage Dr. Robinson in conversation immediately follows the second lecture.
Workshops
Davis Workshop in Ministry - The Faithful Struggle to Forgive
9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 13.
2:00 p.m. Conversations with Dr. Marshall
Dr. Joretta Marshall, Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Care and Counseling at Brite Divinity School, will lead the Davis Workshop in Ministry. The workshop will have two sessions in the morning and a third session for questions and answers in the afternoon.
When we are caught in the midst of hurt, betrayal, injury, and injustice we find ourselves struggling with aspects of forgiveness. The workshop will wrestle with what it means to forgive and to be forgiven in individual relationships and within communities and churches. How do we imagine the forgiveness process to occur? What helps and hurts the process and how can we nurture and support one another in the midst of the struggle?
Electronic Resources Users Group
3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12
Moderated by Rev. Jeremy Poynter, Assistant to the Dean in Instructional Technology, Brite Divinity School
Sermon Preparation and Illustration – Bewildered by endless searching on the web? Want to know what websites and software tools your colleagues find most helpful? The users group is open to all who want to share the resources they use or to learn about what else is out there.
Conversations with Regional and Area Ministers of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest
4:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 12
This is an opportunity for Disciples of Christ ministers and lay leaders to engage the regional staff in dialogue.
Transitions: Specialized Interim Ministry
3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 13
Panel: Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Pense (First Presbyterian Church, Fort Worth); Rev. Jerry Kirkpatrick (First Christian Church, Temple); Rev. Johnny Loughridge (“A Uniting Christian Church”); Dr. Karl Fickling (Baptist General Convention of Texas); Rev. Pamela June Webb (Retired)
Come explore the special challenges inherent in transitional interim ministry. The traditional process a congregation moves through between one minister and the next can be enhanced by addressing five additional tasks beyond the usual ministries of preaching, pastoral care, and administration. Attending to these tasks can lead to a healthy transition and lay a foundation for the success of a new leadership team. This workshop explores the transitional process, provides resources for pursuing this field of ministry, and shares insights from trained transitional interim specialists. Come and renew your sense of call and hope for the future of the church in the midst of transition.
The Practice of Faith in a Medical Setting: Collaboration between Chaplaincy and Congregational Ministry
3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 13
Moderator: Rev. Dr. Roy Martin (University of North Texas Health Science Center)
Panel: Dr. Steve Irwin (Cook Children’s Medical Center); Dr. Bradford Davis (Arlington Memorial Hospital); Rev. Dr. Randy Smithson (St. Andrews Christian Church, Carrollton); Rev. Dottie Cook (South Hills Christian Church)
Spiritual care by the hospital bedside is the common ground shared by chaplains and congregational ministers. As patients and their families struggle to cope with chronic illness, altered life circumstances, and end of life issues, both chaplains and ministers bring specific abilities to meet their needs for immediate and ongoing care. This multidisciplinary, panel-led discussion examines the uncertainties inherent in the medical setting, the unique roles and gifts of the two fields, and opportunities for collaboration and continuing education to enrich the care that is given.
The Search Committee: Pitfalls, Opportunities, and Expectations
3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 13
Panel: Rev. Dani Cartwright (Christian Church of the Southwest (DOC)); Rev. Dr. Warner Bailey (Director of Presbyterian Studies, Brite); Rev. Brett Younger (Broadway Baptist Church, Fort Worth)
Working with the search committee is vital to finding successful placement for your ministry. This workshop provides practical “dos” and “don’ts” along with strategies for making a favorable first impression, for handling the hard questions, and for negotiating a compensation package you can live with.
Connection and Networking
“Nachos and Networking”
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 11
Blue Mesa Grill, 1600 S. University Drive (2 Blocks south of I-30)
The Office of Constituent Relations and Alumni/ae Council invites you to join us for free appetizers, to catch up with old friends and to make some new ones too! This event is open to Brite students, alumni/ae, faculty and friends.
Chancellor’s Reception
Monday, immediately following the opening worship service.
The Chancellor of Texas Christian University welcomes you to the 2008 Ministers Week.
Brite Divinity School Luncheon - $15.00
12:15 p.m. Tuesday February 12
Dee J. Kelly Alumni and Visitors Center
Texas Christian University
Join us in recognizing distinguished ministers and meeting the newest members of Brite’s faculty and staff.
Brite 50 and 25 Year Reunion Receptions
6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12
The Office of Constituent Relations invites you to celebrate your 50 or 25 year graduation from Brite Divinity School. Graduates of 1958 and 1983 are invited to join us with their friends and family for a heavy hors d’oeuvres and punch reception to honor your time at Brite and celebrate the paths you have taken since your graduation. President, Newell Williams will recognize all graduates during this event.
TCU Department of Religion Reception
8:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 12
Dr. David Grant, Host
Cloisters, TCU Religion Center
Drop by the Religion Department after worship to reconnect with faculty and fellow alumni.
Complimentary Breakfast Honoring Women in Ministry
8:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 13
All women in ministry are invited to attend the breakfast in their honor. Breakfast is complimentary but requires a ticket. Hosted by Women’s Ministry of UCC.
New Ministers Lunch (0-5 years post seminary)
12:15 p.m. Wednesday, February 13
Joe T. Garcia’s Restaurant. 2201 N. Commerce Street
RSVP required (RSVP when registering or contact Eilene Theilig).
Offering an informal time of connection at a Fort Worth landmark. Recent seminary graduates (or soon to be graduates) are invited to be our guests for good food and collegial conversation. Hosted by Brite Divinity School.
Retired Ministers Dinner
5:45 p.m. Wednesday, February 13
Join us for food, fun and fellowship to celebrate retired clergy. The Retired Ministers Dinner is a special opportunity to reconnect with your friends and keep up with the current happenings at Brite Divinity School. Curious about the current student body? Wondering if the seminary experience has changed since you last attended? The future of Brite is represented by its student body and recent graduates. Come and meet some members of this outstanding group. This event is open to all TCU and Brite retiree’s and their guest and includes a 3 course meal prior to the worship service.
TCU Complimentary Luncheon
12:10 p.m. Thursday, February 14
Ballroom, Brown-Lupton Student Center
Join us for the closing lunch and learn about the latest happenings at TCU. Lunch is complimentary but requires a ticket.
General Information
Ministers Week 2008 will be held February 11 – 14, 2008
Sponsored by:
Texas Christian University
Brite Divinity School
University Christian Church
Unless otherwise noted, all events are held at:
University Christian Church
2720 S. University Drive (Immediately north of campus)
For information concerning Ministers Week or to register, please contact:
The Office of Lay and Continuing Education
TCU Box 298130
Fort Worth, TX 76129
(817) 257-7580
www.tcu.edu or www.brite.tcu.edu
PLEASE REGISTER.
CHILD CARE
University Christian Church will provide a nursery for pre-school children during all morning (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) and evening (7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) sessions of Ministers Week. No provision has been made for the care of grade school children. This service is free of charge to Ministers Week registrants. To request child care, contact Eilene Theilig or the Office of Lay and Continuing Education and provide the following information for each child: day and time child care is needed (please note the times this service is available), child’s name and age, and the parent’s name and contact number. You must pre-register for child care.
PARKING
Parking passes (included in your registration packet) are required to park in the parking lots. Parking for Ministers Week is available at 3 locations: 1) SW corner of Rogers and McPherson; 2) NE corner of University and Cantey; 3) Lots 3 and 4 immediately north of Amon Carter Stadium. Shuttle service is available from Lot 3 and 4 and will let you off across from UCC. Please note that there may be gas drilling activity north of the stadium that may impact parking for this year’s Ministers Week. For the Brite Luncheon, some parking will be available in the lot adjacent to the Dee J. Kelly Center (to the south.)
Program Personalities
Pastor William L. Lee is the second born child of the late Leon and Thelma Lee of Nuttsville, Virginia. Pastor Lee has been married to Dana for 34 years and they are the proud parents of two adult children, Aaron Michael and Sarah Barnes.
He is a 1974 graduate of Virginia State University with a BS in Special Education and a 1978 graduate of the Divinity School at Duke University. He is presently a Doctoral candidate at Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland, Ohio with a concentration in Black Church Studies.
Pastor Lee has taught in the Roanoke City Public School System, was an instructor in homiletics and theology at Duke Divinity School and currently serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Religion Department at Roanoke College. He is also a Certified Resolution Specialist, with the Department of Veteran Affairs and serves as Chief Mediator at the VA Medical Center in Salem.
He serves his church and community by serving on the boards of BB&T, Virginia Western Community College Foundation, CHIP (Child Health Investment Partnership: of Roanoke Valley, 21st Visioning Team of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Greenwood Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee, Black Disciples Endowment Fund, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Community Advisory Board of the Junior League of the Roanoke Valley and by founding the New Horizons Health Center and CURE (Clergy United to Reclaim Ecclesia).
Pastor Lee is the immediate past Moderator of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. Bill Lee has served for the past 30 years as pastor of the most exciting, loving and cutting edge church in the world, Loudon Avenue Christian Church.
Marcus J. Borg holds the Hundere Chair in Religion and Culture in the Philosophy Department at Oregon State University. Internationally known in both academic and church circles as a biblical and Jesus scholar, he is the author of sixteen books, including Jesus: A New Vision (1987) and the best-seller Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time (1994); The God We Never Knew (1997), The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions (1999); Reading the Bible Again for the First Time (2001), and The Heart of Christianity (2003), both best-sellers.His newest books are Jesus: Uncovering the Life, Teachings and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary (2006); and two books co-authored with John Dominic Crossan, The Last Week (2006) and The First Christmas (2007).
Described by The New York Times as "a leading figure in his generation of Jesus scholars," he has appeared on NBC's "Today Show" and “Dateline,” PBS's "Newshour," ABC’s “Evening News” and “Prime Time” with Peter Jennings, NPR’s “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross, and several National Geographic programs. A Fellow of the Jesus Seminar, he has been national chair of the Historical Jesus Section of the Society of Biblical Literature and co-chair of its International New Testament Program Committee, and is past president of the Anglican Association of Biblical Scholars and a regular columnist for “Beliefnet.”. His work has been translated into nine languages: German, Dutch, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Portugese, and French. His doctor's degree is from Oxford University, and he has lectured widely overseas (England, Scotland, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, Israel and South Africa) and in North America, including the Chautauqua and Smithsonian Institutions.
Walter Brueggemann remarks, “Marcus Borg is a key force in the emerging ‘new paradigm’ of Christian faith.”
Joretta L. Marshall is Professor of Pastoral Theology, Pastoral Care and Counseling at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas. Prior to joining the faculty at Brite, Joretta served on the faculties of Vanderbilt University Divinity School (1989-1993), Iliff School of Theology (1993-2001), and Eden Theological Seminary (2001-2007). Joretta is an ordained United Methodist Clergyperson from the Rocky Mountain Conference and a fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors where she is currently the Vice President (President-elect). In addition, she has just completed serving as chair of the Board for Reconciling Ministries Network, a United Methodist advocacy group for the full inclusion of transgender, bisexual, lesbian, and gay persons in the church. She is the author of Counseling Lesbian Partners and How Can I Forgive?, a co-editor of Forgiveness and Abuse: Jewish and Christian Reflections and The Formation of Pastoral Counselors, along with a number of articles in professional and church-related journals. Her work in pastoral care and counseling focuses on issues of gender, sexuality, developmental theory, forgiveness, pedagogy in theological education, and prophetic pastoral care.
Elaine A. Robinson is Associate Professor of Theology and Methodist Studies at Brite Divinity School where she teaches courses in contemporary Christian theology and United Methodist history and doctrine. Dr. Robinson has published three books: Godbearing: Evangelism Reconceived (2006), Considering the Great Commission (co-edited with Stephen Gunter, 2005), and These Three: The Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love (2004). Her current research responds to theologian James Cone’s challenge to unmask and dismantle the power of white privilege in theology, theological seminaries, and the church. An ordained United Methodist elder, she currently serves as the pastor of Nueva Vida United Methodist Church, a Spanish-speaking congregation in Fort Worth. She serves on the Board of Directors of the United Community Centers – a Tarrant County social service agency – and on the Executive Committee of the Oxford Institute for Methodist Theological Studies. She has four advanced degrees, two of which are in theology: a master’s from Perkins School of Theology and a Ph.D. from Emory University.
World-famous organist, Frederick Swann, who was a popular attraction at the 2007 Ministers Week will return to Fort Worth to play the magnificent pipe organ in University Christian Church on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 3:00 PM. His program is designed around great hymns of the church, and the audience will sing with his incomparable style of accompaniment. Organ solos related to the hymns will demonstrate the vast array of tone colors in the organ, and for the occasion the organ console will be in full view in the center of the chancel. The Hymn-Sing-Recital will be from 3:00 to 4:15 PM, and is open to the public free of charge.
Dr. Swann is undoubtedly the best known organist in the world because of his long tenure at the Riverside Church in New York City and at the Crystal Cathedral in California. As the Director of Music and Organist of the Crystal Cathedral he was seen by millions of viewers in the weekly televised broadcast, and as President of the American Guild of Organists his influence upon church music in America is enormous.
Swann has performed all over the world and has probably played more pipes and pulled more stops than any other organist in history. He has limited his number of performances in 2008 to twelve. One of those twelve is for TCU-Brite Divinity School's Ministers Week. Please plan to attend this wonderful hour of music. Dr. Swann's performance is underwritten by the Emmet G. Smith Endowment Fund of Texas Christian University.
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