Theme: Candid discussion of the challenges and gifts of ministry. Panelists will share what has kept them in ministry over the years...high points...low points...how they made it through...important sources of support...burnout...avoiding burnout...what role has knowing God played...
Moderator: Dr. Sara Day
Panelists: Dr. Laura Sinclair, Dr. Kate Harvey, Dr. Lai Fan Wong, Rev. Elisa Vazquez
Theme: Educational and honest spirit...issues of ethnicity loom large...a time for truthful dialogue...
Moderator: Rev. Dr. Brenda Halliburton
Panelists: Rev. Heather Henson, Rev. Amelia Chua, Minister Susan Nahwooksy,
Rev. Carol Jamieson-Brown
Theme: A discussion that invites attendees to look inward to discover how each of us handle "the awkward phasesof ministry," during those times when the minister needs a minister. Panelists will respond to questions that address how we can sustain the flame of call, service and commitment, during times of transition, need for renewal, major life changes, or unemployment, etc....
Moderator: Minister Vannapha Depriest
Panelists: Rev. Claudia Barbosa, Rev. Francine Stark, Rev. Carolyn Piper