2010 Gathering
Our first gathering of the Young Pastors Network will take place July 20-22, 2010 in Kansas City. Our time together will be facilitated by Peter Cha and Lee Eclov around the theme “Ministry as Improv.”
The Theme – Ministry as Improv
One of the highlights of Kansas City is it’s Jazz district. Jazz music is a uniquely creative endeavor. The beauty of jazz music is found in the creativity and collaboration of the performers creating music together through improvisation upon a shared musical foundation. Learning to play music in this way requires trust in one another and commitment to the musical foundation to which each musician adds their own musical flair as each one plays a part.
The ability work with others in ministry, whether in our own churches or simply those who share a common foundation, is an essential skill to learn in the early years of pastoral ministry. Like good jazz musicians, good leaders need to improvise—blending disciplined planning with the ability to respond with creativity and courage as new opportunities and challenges arise.
Tentative Schedule
Tuesday:
11:30-12 - Check in
12-1 - Lunch
1-3 - Session 1: Ministry as Improvisation
3:30-6:30 - Free time – Relaxing by the Pool!
7-9:30 - Dinner event at Demdaco
Wednesday:
8-9 - Breakfast
9-11 - Session 2: Ministry as Tragedy
11-12 - lunch
12-2 - Session 3: Ministry as Comedy
3:30-6 - Free time on the Plaza
6-10 - Dinner and Jazz night
Thursday:
8-9 - Breakfast
9-11 - Session 4: Ministry as Routine
11-1 - Evaluation, Wrap up, Lunch and Depart
Sessions
Session 1: Ministry as Improvisation
Why Improvisation? During this session we will explore the intersection between pastoral ministry and improvisation with Pastor Lee Eclov and the intersection between improvisation and leadership in the 21st century with Peter Cha.
Session 2: Ministry as Tragedy
We experience joys as well as pains in ministry. This session will focus on the times of “tragedy,” when we don’t experience the happy ending. Peter and Lee will facilitate our time together as we discuss what improvisation has to teach us in times of brokenness and lament and take some time to share with one another our own stories of ministry as tragedy.
Session 3: Ministry as Comedy
Ministry is also full of laughter and irony. During this session we will hear from one another and our speakers about the humorous moments of ministry and how we can learn and grow in those times.
Session 4: Ministry as Routine
What are some of the personal practices of an improvising pastor? What about an improvising congregation? Peter and Lee will share their insights with us as we think together about the habits of heart and life that will sustain us as we move forward in ministry.
Registration
You can register for this event here.
You may cancel your registration (minus a $25 administrative fee) on or before June 30 by calling us at 913.402.2701.
Housing and Transportation
To keep costs low, members of Christ Community Church in Leawood, KS have opened their homes to provide housing for your stay. If you would prefer to stay in a hotel at your own cost, we recommend the following hotels.
Town Place Suites by Marriott – Overland Park
We will provide ground transportation, including airport pick-up for those staying in guest homes or in the above listed hotels. If you choose to stay elsewhere, we will try to accommodate, but cannot guarantee transportation will be available for you.
For more information on housing contact us at 913.402.2701 or email youngpastorsnetwork@gmail.com.
Trackbacks / Pingbacks