Fall
2011
PCW514
- Building Relational Ministries for Women
Learn how to build, maintain and advance—from
vision to reality—relational ministries
for women featuring four components: cast the
vision, build the team, discern the needs, and
mold the ministry. The focus is on relational
components, such as building and strengthening
a leadership team, accurately discerning the needs
of individual women and molding ministry around
that unique profile while developing spiritual
friendships and mentoring relationships. Students
will learn how to enhance ministry effectiveness
by reflecting a relational emphasis in promotion,
evaluation and celebration. 2 hours. Faculty:
Bev Hislop, D.Min., with guest instructors in
their area of expertise. Sep 9-10 and Oct 14-15,
2011. (Portland)
Spring
2012
PCW511
- Pastoral Understanding of Women
Explore how the physiological, psychological,
cultural, and spiritual aspects of a woman's life
affect good pastoral care. Gain understanding
of seasons and transitions in life cycles against
the background of societal role change for women.
Discover biblical examples and guidelines for
shepherding women. Develop strategies for developing
friendships, mentoring relationships, group support,
and other helps for shepherding women. 2 hours.
Faculty: Bev Hislop, D.Min.
Jan 20-21 and Feb 17-18, 2012. (Portland)
PCW521
- Develop Life-Changing Bible Study Curriculum
Learn how to develop curriculum that is Biblically
sound, relevant, and applicable to all arenas
of a woman's life. Acquire skills, grow in confidence,
learn to train discussion leaders and curriculum-writing
teams to create materials that are appropriate
for neighborhood and/or church-based women's Bible
Studies. 2 Hours. Faculty: Phyllis Bennett, D.Min.,
adjunct. Mar 2-3 & Mar 16-17, 2012.
(Portland)
Summer
2012
PCW513
- Women in Leadership Are
you in leadership or preparing for a leadership
role? This class is designed for you and your
leadership team! Students will examine the call
and character of a woman in leadership, explore
the art of leadership, identify the essential
competencies, & much more. Gain insights from
biblical and historical examples of women in leadership.
2 hours. Faculty: Bev Hislop, D.Min. Week-intensive
format with pre-course assignments. May 21-24,
2012. Mon-Thur. (Portland)
Fall
2012
PCW512X
- Women in Pain I Effective
Ministry to women must include a greater understanding
of the issues that bring pain into a woman's life,
such as: suicide, pornography, domestic abuse, eating
disorders, sexual abuse, widowhood, same-sex
attraction, breast cancer, post abortion
stress... Developing awareness will enable
one to discern a woman's source of pain and encourage
her to take the first steps toward healing. Learn
how, from a biblical perspective, to help a woman
grieve losses, begin transitioning to health,
and get professional help when needed -- while
continuing to walk beside her. 2 hours. Faculty:
Bev Hislop, D.Min., with guest instructors in
their area of expertise. Sept 28-29 and Oct 19-20,
2012. (Portland)
Spring
2013
PCW515
- Develop and Deliver Life-Changing Messages
Learn
how to prepare and deliver messages that are biblically
accurate, relevant, and applicable. Use homiletic
principles and skills to prepare and evaluate
messages. Expand ability to involve audience,
to maximize visuals, to include humor, and to
modify content to fit situation. Prepare to speak
with clarity and passion. Explore elements of
effective devotionals, special event messages,
and retreat series. 2 hours. Faculty: Phyllis
Bennett, D.Min., adjunct. (Dates to be announced.)
(Portland)
