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The ScrollNews from the Brethren Academy forMinisterial Leadership ministry education for lifelong learners Spring 2022Spotlight On Upcoming CoursesTempered Resilience: How Leaders are Formed in the Crucible of ChangeAnnual Conference Directed Independent Study UnitJuly 9-10, 2022 in conjunction with the Ministers’ Association Event“What type of leadership is needed in a moment that demands adaptive change?” Tod Bolsingerasks this question in his newest book, Tempered Resilience: How Leaders are Formed in the Crucible ofChange, and it will be the focus of his presentation at the 2022 COB Ministers’ AssociationPre-Conference Event. Students who participate in this DISU, with guidance from instructorCarrie Eikler, will take Bolsinger’s work further to apply these concepts to theirlives and ministry. Students will receive one M/MS unit.Minister as Theologianonline courseSeptember 7-November 1, 2022As a minister in a church, you are often both the “resident theologian” and“minor poet”. You are a “resident theologian” because people look to you topreach, pray, teach, and, perhaps, sing the Good News of Jesus Christ. You area “minor poet” because practical theological wisdom requires minds that are flexible, winsome,connective, and creative. As an introduction to theological thinking, instructor and BethanySeminary faculty member, Dr. Joelle Hathaway, will cover some of the “big topics” that Christianstalk about, including: God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, humanity as the image of God, andChristian hope. We will read multiple genres, including sermons and poetry, to help us explore thedeep, imaginative interconnections between various aspects of the Christian faith. Students willreceive one B/T unit and are eligible for a Bethany Theological Seminary Experience.For more information, please see the course brochures at:www.bethanyseminary.edu/brethren-academy
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The ScrollSpring 2022Page 3SeBAH Noticias / SeBAH NewsPoniéndonos al Dia¡Nuevamente le saludamos en nombre de la Academia de los Hermanos para compartir con cada uno de ustedes noticias sobre nuestros programas de entrenamientoministerial y acerca de las oportunidades de educación continua!Entrenamiento MinisterialQueremos compartir y ponerlos al día con lo último en el programa EPMC y SeBAH-CoB.Recientemente tuvimos una reunión por Zoom con los estudiantes de EMPC. Durante la reunión, nossaludamos, compartimos acerca del programa he introducimos la próxima unidad: “Introducción a losEstudios Bíblicos”. Este curso ha sido creado para los estudiantes de EPMC por el Dr. Marcos Inhauser. ElDr. Inhauser también enseña para el programa de SeBAH-CoB.(Ver imagen en la página siguiente)Actualmente, la mayoría de nuestros estudiantes de SeBAH-CoB cursan: “El Evangelio de Mate” enseñadopor el profesor, Dan Ulrich. También, algunos de nuestros estudiantes están tomando el curso Menonita,“Metodología de la Reflexión Pastoral”El próximo curso de la Iglesia de los Hermanos será: “La Vitalidad de la Iglesia y el Evangelismo”. Este cursoserá ofrecido de julio a septiembre del 2022 por el profesor Otto Kladensky, Jr.Todos los cursos ofrecidos por instructores de la Iglesia de los Hermanos aplican para el crecimientopersonal y/o para obtener créditos de educación continua.Educación ContinuaEn el futuro, el programa SeBAH agregará cursos independientes que permitirán a los ministrosacreditados acceder a cursos de educación continua en línea. La ventaja será que puedes ganar créditos entu propio horario de estudio. Todo lo que tiene que hacer es comprar una membresía del curso por unmonto de 25 (el precio de lanzamiento) y tendrá acceso a todos los cursos ofrecidos. Esta membresíavence dentro de un año. Para ver este nuevo sitio, vaya a https://hispanicmennoedu.org/cursos/. Esteprograma es ofrecido y mantenido por la Agencia de Educación Menonita: Educación Pastoral y deLiderazgo Hispano.Aida L. SánchezAida L. SánchezCoordinadora de Programas de Entrenamiento en EspanolBrethren Academy for Ministerial Leadershipsanchai@bethanyseminary.edu; 765.983.1821
The ScrollSpring 2022SeBAH Noticias / SeBAH News ContinuedReunión de zoom / Zoom meetingDe izquierda a derecha / Left to right:Fila superior / Top row: Gilbert Romero, Aida Sanchez, Janet HerreraFila del medio / Middle row:Luz Roman, Maria Garcia, Margie Berumen, Rigo BerumenFila inferior /Bottom row: Russ Matteson,-District Executive, Clara RubalcavaPage 4
The ScrollSpring 2022Page 5SeBAH Noticias / SeBAH News ContinuedCatching UpOnce again, we greet you on behalf of the Brethren Academy and share with you newsabout our ministry training programs and continuing education opportunities!Ministry TrainingWe want to share and update you with the latest in the EPMC and SeBAH-CoB Program.We recently had a meeting by Zoom with the EMPC students. During our meeting, we greeted each other,shared about the program, and introduced the next unit: “Introduction to Biblical Studies”. This course hasbeen created for EPMC students by Dr. Marcos Inhauser. Dr. Inhauser also teaches for SeBAH-COB.(See picture on previous page)Currently, the majority of our SeBAH-CoB students are studying “The Gospel of Matthew” taught byDr. Dan Ulrich. Also, a few of our students are taking the Mennonite course, “Pastoral Methodology andReflection”.The next Church of the Brethren course will be “The Vitality of the Church and Evangelism”. This coursewill be offered July through September 2022 by Professor Otto Kladensky, Jr.All SeBAH courses taught by Church of the Brethren instructors also apply for personal growth and/or forcontinuing education credits.Continuing EducationIn the future, the SeBAH program will be adding independent courses that will allow credentialed ministersto access continuing education online. The advantage will be that you can earn credits on your own studyschedule. All you have to do is purchase a course membership in the amount of 25 (the introductory price)and you will have access to all the courses offered. This membership expires within one year. To view thisnew site, go to https://hispanicmennoedu.org/cursos/. This program is offered and maintained by theMennonite Education Agency: Hispanic Pastoral and Leadership Education.Aida L. SánchezAida L. SánchezCoordinator of Spanish-Language Ministry Training ProgramsBrethren Academy for Ministerial Leadershipsanchai@bethanyseminary.edu; 765.983.1821
The ScrollSpring 2022Page 6Upcoming Brethren Academy English-language CoursesCourses for continuing education (2 CEUs), personal enrichment, or TRIM/EFSM creditRegister and pay for courses online:www.bethanyseminary.edu/brethren-academyor contact academy@bethanyseminary.edu or 765-983-1824.Summer 2022Winter/Spring 2022-2023Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are FormedIn The Crucible Of Change,Introduction to Educational Ministry, onlineOnsite - Omaha, NebraskaDirected Independent Study in conjunction withthe Ministers’ Association Pre-Conference EventJuly 9-10, 2022Instructor: Carrie Eikler, MDiv(credits: M/MS)Registration Deadline: June 3, 2022Fall 2022The Minister as Theologian, onlineSeptember 7-November 1, 2022Instructor: Dr. Joelle Hathaway(credits: B/T, BTS)Registration Deadline: August 3, 2022The Shape of Ministry in a High-Tech World,Zoom IntensiveNovember 11-13, 222, with pre and post meetingsInstructor: Dr. Dan Poole(credits: M/MS, BTS)Registration Deadline: October 7, 2022January Intensive 2023A Place of Refuge: Ministry in anUrban Context,two-week intensive, Atlanta, GeorgiaJanuary 9-18 2023 (Tentative dates)Instructor: Dr. Josh Brockway(credits: 2 M/S units, IE, BTS)Registration Deadline: November 1, 2022Runs concurrently with Bethany Seminary courseJanuary 11-March 7, 2023Instructor: Dr. Gene Hollenberg(credits: M/MS)Registration Deadline: December 7, 2022Wisdom Literature, onlineMarch 15-May 9, 2023Instructor Dr. Steve Schweitzer(credit: B/T, BTS)Registration Deadline: February 1, 2023Pathways for Effective Leadership, Part 2Zoom intensive, offered through SusquehannaValley Ministry Center (SVMC)March 24& 25; April 28 & 29, 2023Fri: 4 pm-9 pm; Sat: 8 am-4 pmInstructor: Dr. Randy Yoder(credit: M/MS)Registration Deadline: February 24, 2023To register, contact Karen Hodges athodgesk@etown.eduWhat Brethren Believe, onlineApril 19-June 13, 2023Instructor: Dr. Denise Kettering(credit: B/T, BTS)Registration Deadline: March 8, 2023Rev. 5/18/22Please do not purchase texts or make travel plans until the registration deadlinehas passed and you have received a course confirmation.For TRIM/EFSM Students Only: BCE – Brethren College/Connections Experience,BTS – Bethany Experience, IE-Intercultural/Interfaith/Ecumenical Experience,B/T-Bible/Theology, M/MS –Ministry/Ministry Skills, FCR-Fulfills Curricular Requirement
The ScrollSpring 2022Page 7Cursos en Español de la Academia de los HermanosAño académico 2021-2022Todos los cursos están disponibles para recibir crédito SeBAH-COB. Algunos cursos también pueden estardisponibles para educación continua (2 CEU) *.Para solicitar más información o un formulario de inscripción para un curso, comunicarse con la oficina dela Brethren Academy en Academy@bethanyseminary.edu. Los cursos se ofrecen en asociación con laAgencia de Educación Menonita, la Oficina de Educación de Liderazgo y Pastoral Hispana.Verano 2022Otoño 2022*La Vitalidad de la Iglesia y Evangelismo,en líneaJulio a septiembre , 2022Instructor: Otto Kladensky, Jr., MAThFecha límite de inscripción:15 de junio de 2022Comprendiendo la Biblia. en líneaOctobre a DiciembreInstructor: Patricia Urueña, MthSFecha límite de inscripción:15 e septiembre de 2022Proyecto Pastoral, en líneaJulio a septiembre, 2022Instructor: Dr. Tony BrunFecha límite de inscripción:15 de junio de 2022Rev. 5/3/22Brethren Academy Spanish-language CoursesAcademic Year 2021-2022All courses are available for SeBAH-COB credit. Some courses may also be available forcontinuing education (2 CEUs)*.To request more information or a registration form for a course, contact the BrethrenAcademy office at Academy@bethanyseminary.edu. Courses are offered in partnershipwith the Mennonite Education Agency, Hispanic Pastoral and Leadership Education Office.
The ScrollSpring 2022Page 8Looking for ContinuingEducation Events?Church of the Brethren agencies and partnersoffer classes and events throughout the yearthat qualify for continuing education units(CEUs) for clergy. Most of these events arealso open to laypersons for personal enrichment. Some are offered online, while others areheld onsite.Events Offered by theChurch of the Brethren, INC.http://www.brethren.org “Events”A page has been created on Bethany Theological Seminary’s website to provide easy accessto opportunities offered by the differentagencies and partnerships. To see what isavailable, please go to ucationopportunities/.Continuing Education Units (CEUs)are available for the following events.Embracing One Another,as Christ Embraces UsAnnual Conference 2022Offered by theSusquehannaValley Ministry CenterPreaching and Spiritual CareOctober 20, 2022 at Juniata CollegePresenter: Dawn Ottoni-WilhelmDescription: Through moments of spiritualreflection and opportunities for prayer andstudy, participants will consider how youmay incorporate spiritual care into yoursermon preparation and preaching. Inaddition to brief lectures and small groupdiscussions, we will look and listen to God’spresence with one another and there will beopportunities to draw from spiritual exercisesin developing an upcoming sermon.Register hereJuly 10-14, 2022(Sunday-Thursday)Theme StatementOmaha, Nebraska; CHI Convention CenterClick here for more information.Click here to registerAnnual Conference offers many continuingeducation opportunities. Equipping Sessionsare listed at the back of the Conference book,along with the date and time of each session.These sessions are worth 0.1 CEU each.Clergy may take this page to each session theyattend to have it stamped for attendance. Atthe end of Conference, clergy will providetheir stamped sheet to their District Office fortheir record.
The ScrollSpring 2022Page 9Continuing Education Events ContinuedComing Fall 2022!Strength for the JourneyTwo are better than one,because they have a good reward for their toil.For if they fall, one will lift up the other A threefold cord is not quickly broken.Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10a, 12bStrength for the Journey is an opportunity for ministers to meet together in smallgroups to share experiences, hone skills, explore ideas, wrestle with common dilemmas,and take on topics that spark new energy for ministry, all while earning CEUs.Strength for the Journey (SFTJ) offers resources for up to five ministry cohorts each year.Cohorts of 5-8 ministers will meet via Zoom for ten to twelve, ninety-minute sessions duringthe year. Each group will be assisted by a skilled convener, a designated Zoom account, and abudget for resources. Additional funds are available to help groups gather in person at the endof their year, if they so choose.Every cohort will incorporate time for worship and prayer, as well as continuing education.Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded for the latter.Ministers will choose from three different types of cohorts when they apply.A Deep Dive Cohort – Participants will engage in a conversation about a topic of mutualinterest. Explore a book, an area of ministry, a social concern, etc.A Specialized Ministry Cohort – Specialize Ministry Cohorts allow those who share acalling to gather for mutual support as well as personal and professional growth.A Case Study Cohort – Participants will draw on the collective wisdom of their cohort asthey bring case studies for discussion from their own ministry settings. .Strength for the Journey is a program of the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership, apartnership of Bethany Theological Seminary and the Church of the Brethren. Funding forregistration and resources, as well as some assistance with travel is provided through theDavid J. and Mary Elizabeth Wieand Trust.More details will be available this summer on the Brethren Academy webpages https://bethanyseminary.edu/brethren-academy/. Stay tuned!
The ScrollSpring 2022Page 10Director’s PageIt was an odd sort of Holy Week this year. Of all the things my husbandand I had intended to do, nothing went to plan. Just as Love Feast wasbeginning, we received a phone call from a family member in crisis,which took precedent over the beloved ritual. On Good Friday, insteadof attending a noontime worship service, we found ourselves tending to a family of sicksquirrels in our backyard, waiting for our local wildlife expert to bring medicine and advice.And on Easter, we saw sunrise from the bedside of a sick parent, feeling grateful that she hadmade it through the night. Easter Sunday found us filled with deep emotion, grief boundtogether with joy.And so, it was not a lovely Easter, but it was a sacred one. It held few elements of what mightbe considered a traditional Holy Week. And yet, all of it all felt holy.We serve a risen Christ who is with us always – amid sacred rituals and life’s emergencies,amid beautiful worship spaces and in our own backyard, amid sunrise services and the longdark nights that precedes the dawn. Amid all of life, Christ is there. Always. Thanks be toGod.A ministry-training partnership of the Church of the Brethren and Bethany Theological Seminary,providing non-graduate certificate level ministry training and continuing DirectorJanet L. Ober dinator of English-LanguageMinistry Training ProgramsCarrie A. inadora de Programas deEntrenamiento Ministerial en EspañolCoordinator of Spanish-LanguageMinistry Training ProgramsAida inistrative AssistantFrancine Massie765-983-1824academy@bethanyseminary.edu
Runs concurrently with Bethany Seminary course Winter/Spring 2022-2023 Introduction to Educational Ministry, online January 11-March 7, 2023 Instructor: Dr. Gene Hollenberg (credits: M/MS) Registration Deadline: December 7, 2022 Wisdom Literature, online March 15-May 9, 2023 Instructor Dr. Steve Schweitzer (credit: B/T, BTS)
