Summer 2008

PCW514 - Building Relational Ministries to 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. Week intensive format with pre-course assignments. 2 hours. Faculty: Beverly Hislop, D.Min. June 2-6, 2008. 10 am -3:50 pm. (Portland campus)

Fall 2008

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: Beverly Hislop, D.Min. Sept 12/13, October 10-11, and Nov 7/8, 2008. Fri 3-9 p.m.; Sat 8 am - 12:30 p.m. (Portland campus)

Spring 2009

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: Suicide, Pornography, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Sexual Abuse, Widowhood, Lesbianism, Divorce Recovery, Abortion Recovery. 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: Beverly Hislop, D.Min., with guest instructors in their area of expertise. Jan 23/24 and Apr 3/4, 2009. Fri and Sat 9 am - 4:30 pm. (Portland campus)

Summer 2009

PCW561F - 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. Week intensive format with pre-course assignments. 1 Hour. Faculty: Phyllis Bennett, adjunct. May 4-7, 2009. 8 - 11:50 am. (Portland campus)

PCW 513 - 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: Beverly Hislop, D.Min., with guest instructor. June 1-5, 2009. Times to be announced. (Portland campus)

Fall 2009

PCW514 - Building Relational Ministries to 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. Week intensive format with pre-course assignments. 2 hours. Faculty: Beverly Hislop, D.Min. Sept 25/26 and Oct 16/17, 2009. 9 am -4:30 pm. (Portland campus)

Course schedule for California Campuses:

Sacramento Campus

San Jose Campus

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*All Course Schedules are tentative and subject to change. To confirm schedule, register, or for more information please contact the Women's Center for Ministry: WCM@westernseminary.edu 503-517-1931, or toll free 1-877-517-1800 ext 1931.