Commission on Education

Next Meeting of the Commission

Alban Institute Seminars

Purpose Statement of the Institute for Ministry & Theological Education 

Commission Mission Statement and Goals 

Commission Members and Contact Info 

 

The next meeting of the Commission on Education will be on Thursday, May 15, 2008, 1:30pm to 3:00pm at the Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta, room 133.     

  

Episcopal Health Ministries Conference

National Episcopal Health Ministries (NEHM) announces its first annual conference, "Seasons of Health Ministry," March 27-29 Kanuga Conferences. The conference will feature keynote speaker Rev. Jean Denton, founder of NEHM and author of "Good is the Flesh: Body, Soul and Christian Faith." A variety of workshops will be offered to help start, grow and refresh health ministry and parish nursing. To learn more, visit episcopalhealthministries.org or call 317-253-1277 ext. 34. NEHM is a network of nurses, health ministers, chaplains, and laypeople who promote health and wellness in Episcopal congregations.


 

Alban Institute Conferences and Seminars 

The Alban Institute is an independent, not-for-profit center for learning, grounded in faith, and devoted to helping congregations be vital communities of faith, health, and leadership in the world today.  The Diocese of Atlanta is a member of the Alban Institute and we invite you to go to their website, www.alban.org, and look over their conference and seminar offerings.  If you are interested in attending one, our membership may entitle you to a discount.  Please contact Linda Scott for more information. You will also want to look over their wide variety of books on church administration, stewardship, leadership and other topics. The Resource Center at the Diocesan offices has copies of their books that may be borrowed.  They also have an e-newsletter that appears weekly to keep you informed of new publications and upcoming seminars.  You may sign up for it at their website.  

 


Institute for Ministry and Theological Education

 

 

Purpose Statement: Diocese of Atlanta Institute of Theological Education

 

The Diocese of Atlanta is committed to provide life-long adult Christian education to assist the active ministry of people seeking to fulfill their baptismal covenant. We will accomplish this by providing learning experiences in a variety of learning styles.


Educational opportunities include, but are not limited to, experiences that increase understanding of:

 

  • Biblical Studies
  • Church History
  • Church Music and Liturgical Arts
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Episcopal Social Action on behalf of oppressed groups in society
  • Episcopal/Anglican Polity
  • Ethics
  • Evangelism
  • Inter-Faith Dialog
  • Pastoral Care
  • Planned Giving
  • Spiritual Growth
  • Stewardship
  • Theology

 

On-Going Projects:

 

  • We will provide both one-day and multi-session educational formats initially in the Atlanta metropolitan region and expand to convocation-level offerings in the future.
  • We will provide a listing of available speakers (Speakers' Bureau) to address local parishes on topics of interest.
  • We will provide a data base of educational opportunities accessible on the Diocesan Web Site.
  • We will enable and encourage local parishes to develop Adult Christian Education Programs.

 

Long Term Projects:

Course Certifications, Institute leadership and administrative support, Board of Advisors

 

All programs will be developed by the Diocese of Atlanta Commission on Education in conjunction with Bishop Alexander, Deans, Clergy and Laity of the Diocese.

Commission on Education

Mission Statement 

 

The Commission on Education

The Commission on Education is composed of lay and clergy persons, chosen by the Bishop in the various convocations of the Diocese of Atlanta, who have expressed a passion and concern around the need to strive for excellence in Christian education in the parishes and other Episcopal communities in the diocese. 

 

Mission Statement

The Commission on Education will strive to develop and foster educational opportunities for children, youth, and adults in the Diocese of Atlanta that will provide life-long growth and development to all people seeking to understand and to fulfill the Baptismal Covenant.

Goals:

  1. To support and oversee the Institute of Ministry and Theological Education.
  2. To develop a plan for offering a School for Christian Education Directors in 2009 similar to the one offered by the diocese in 2002-03.
  3. To develop a speakers' bureau for parishes to use as a resource for guest speakers on a variety of topics along with other types of assistance as required for excellence in educational offerings.
  4. To actively support and engage in the ongoing educational efforts in the diocese of Atlanta, including, but not limited to, the Resource Center, the Ministry Fair, and the EFM program, as well as various trainings required for lay participation in educational events, including teacher conferences and workshops as needed.

Rev 3/08

COMMISSION ON EDUCATION

EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF ATLANTA

Members as of January 2008

(Convocations in parentheses) 

 Ms. Nancy Armstrong
 St. Martin in the Field, Atlanta
(North Atlanta)

The Rev. Dena Bearl
Grace-Calvary, Clarkesville
(NE Georgia)

The Rev. John Bolton
Church of Our Saviour, Atlanta
(Mid-Atlanta)

Ms. Ruth Elizabeth Conine
St. Gregory’s, Athens
( NE Georgia)

Dr. Norma Givens
St. Luke's, Fort Valley
(Macon)

The Rev. Nancy Shepherd
St. George's, Griffin
(SW Atlanta)
 

The Rev. Dr. Bradford R. Smith
St. Matthew's, Snellville
(NE Metro)

The Rev. Donald S. Tate, Chair
 St. Andrew’s, Fort Valley
(Macon)

 

Diocesan Staff:

Ms. Linda Scott
Resource Center Coordinator