Teachers and educational leaders in local congregations need both a love of God and a “toolbox” of teaching tools. Without either, the important work of making disciples can fall short. Teachers’ Toolbox is designed to help build that toolbox! Whether you’re a brand new teacher or have been teaching for awhile, you’ll gain useful tools to strengthen your ministry!
This year’s special guest, Dr. Mary Young will focus her plenary presentation on theme of “The Church in the 21st Century: Public Theology and Public Voice.” Today’s challenges provide fertile soil for Christian witness and discipleship. how might educators and church school teachers prepare persons of faith to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world? Dr. Young will examine opportunities for the church’s public voice and offer ways the teaching ministry of the church can empower persons to put their faith into action.
In addition, you’ll choose from four workshops with ideas and strategies for teaching and learning that transform rather than simply informing! Workshop topics to be announced soon.
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After 23 years as a leader and innovator on the faculty of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, in 2017 Dr. Mary Young joined the staff of the Association of Theological Schools, the association that accredits seminaries. As Director of Leadership Education, Dr. Young is responsible for planning and implementing leadership education programs for administrators in theological education at ATS member schools.
Teachers’ Toolbox is co-sponsored by The Resource Center, Presbytery of the James Resource Center Purpose Group, and the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University.
L. Douglas Wilder Library, First Floor Conference Room
Virginia Union University, 1500 N. Lombardy Street, Richmond, Virginia
Saturday, November 17, 2018 – note date change!
Registration begins at 8:30; Plenary begins at 9:00 followed by workshops. Event concludes at 12:30 p.m.
Register ONLINE to reserve your space. Registration is just $25/person for up to four from the same congregation. Five or more from the same congregation may register at the discounted rate of $20/person! Continental breakfast and refreshment break included with registration. Lunch is on your own—grab a bite nearby and share ideas with new friends!
