Mann to Keynote “Leadership in the Small Congregation”
Alice Mann, a prolific writer on congregational ministry, will be the keynote speaker for the Summer Collegium at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Va. The theme for this summer’s collegium is “Leadership in the Small Congregation.” John Bell from the Iona Community in Scotland will join the worship team for the conference.
The dates for the Summer Collegium are June 23 – July 1, 2010. Clergy and their spouses or partners from 25 small churches of all Christian denominations are invited to spend nine days at Virginia Seminary for encouragement, education, rest and renewal.
Applications are now available on the VTS website. Application forms can also be sent in the mail by emailing SummerCollegium@vts.edu or by calling (703) 461-1760. Applications must be postmarked by December 15, 2009, to be considered.
All expenses, including travel, books, meals, lodging, child care at home and pulpit supply, are paid by a grant from the Lilly Endowment.
