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Lifelong
Learning @ Oates.Org
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MARCH
29,
2007
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An
eNewsletter published by the WAYNE E. OATES INSTITUTE
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In this edition:
New
in the Center for Oates Studies
Wayne Oates Discusses Writing
-- (A video interview, Part One)
"I wanted to be
a writer since I was in the 6th Grade," said Dr.
Wayne Oates in this 1991 interview with Claudia Crawford. As
the author of 57 books, Wayne Oates gave credit to the
advice he had received from his writing mentor, Dr. Gaines
Dobbins, 'Write a little copy every day, Wayne.' So that
is what I do."
To view the first part
of this interview (7:14) or to download an MP3 copy,
go to the Center for Oates Studies Media Center or click
here. Non-WEOI members may use the guest access codes
identified below (under Subscriber Bonus).
New
Online Seminars for May:
Three new seminars
will be offered in the May 7-25 session. These seminars
are approved for continuing education with the National
Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and for Continuing
Chaplaincy Education (CCE) with the Association of Professional
Chaplains (APC).
Celts,
Labyrinths, and Postmodern Spirituality
Presenter:
Daniel Meister, D.Min. / 12.0 contact
hours (CCEs, NBCC, WEOI)
What
does Celtic Christian spirituality possess that some
say a modern approach to life and faith lacks? Why
are people drawn to the Celtic tradition and how
can it serve a purposeful role in forming and fulfilling
the spiritual lives of those who seek greater wholeness?
This seminar will encourage participants to explore
the unique contributions and the major distinctions
of Celtic Christian spirituality.
For
more information about this seminar, click
here. 
Encountering
Depression and Anxiety in Ministry
Presenter: Vicki Hollon, D.Min.
/ 12.0 contact hours (CCEs, NBCC,
WEOI)
Religious
leaders
are not
immune
to depression
and anxiety;
however,
it may
be more
difficult
for religious
leaders
to admit
to themselves
or others
that
they
suffer
from
either. This
seminar
is not
only
for the
direct
benefit
of the
religious
leaders,
it is
also
for those
they
serve. It
is designed
to help
ministers
recognize
symptoms
of clinical
depression
and anxiety
in order
to more
wisely
give
care
to others
and make
appropriate
referrals
as needed.
For
more information about this seminar, click
here.
When
Children Suffer:
Care for Children and Families
Experiencing Violence
Facilitator:
Kathy Manis Findley, M.Div. / 12.0 contact
hours (CCEs, NBCC, WEOI)
"Examination,
inquiry, and analysis reveal that the
depth of the injury to the psyche of
a survivor of intimate violence rests
squarely on relationship," wrote
Kathy Manis Findley, director of Safe
Places. She goes on to explain, "When
relationship is violated, a person is
left vulnerable and susceptible to the
onslaught of physical and mental illness
and the child experiences developmental
challenges." Early
recognition of the violence expands a
child's safety net and enables intervention
that may prevent more devastating consequences.
For
more information about this seminar, click
here.
Other
May Seminars
In
addition to the new seminars offered in May, we
will again offer two of our most popular seminars:
- Ministry
with Families Experiencing Mental Illness
- The
Power to Bless
Apply
to be part of the September Group for the
Pauline Oates Pastoral Care Specialist Certificate
The Pauline Oates Pastoral Care Specialist
Certificate provides training in brief, supportive pastoral
care and counseling for congregational leaders (clergy
and laity). This is a six month program consisting
of four core seminars and a pastoral care practicum.
The next peer group is scheduled to begin in September
2007. Applications are now being accepted for the fall
2007 session (limited to 12 participants).
For
more information about the Pauline Oates Pastoral Care
Specialist Certificate, click
here.
Featured
Book in the Bookstore at
Oates.Org:
The Christian Pastor by Wayne E. Oates
The Christian Pastor was
Wayne Oates' first book. Published in 1951, it is now
in its third edition, still in demand, and still providing
key insights into the practical aspects of pastoral ministry.
Copies of this book may be purchased through the Oates
Institute's Amazon Connection, part of the Bookstore
at Oates.Org. One way to support the work of the Wayne
Oates Institute is by using the Bookstore at Oates.Org
for online shopping at Amazon. By going to Amazon
through the Oates' bookstore a percentage of every purchase
is contributed by Amazon to the Oates Institute.
For
more information about The Christian Pastor, click
here.
Subscriber
Bonus --
"The
Care of the Authoritarian, Power-Ridden Person"
an excerpt from The Care of Troublesome People by
Wayne Oates
It
can be especially challenging to approach troubled
and troublesome people in ways that are not dismissive,
but instead are caring, affirming, and grounded in
God's grace. In this third chapter of Dr. Wayne
Oates' book, The
Care of Troublesome People,
he reflects on the care of authoritarian
and power-ridden persons.
To read the full text
of this chapter in the Center for Oates Studies, click
on the link below.
We invite Lifelong Learning
@ Oates.Org subscribers to view this video by clicking
on the link below. If
you are not a member of the Oates Institute,we
invite you to read the full text of this article by subscribing
to Lifelong Learning @ Oates.Org.
Click
here to read Chapter 3 of
The Care of Troublesome People by Wayne Oates
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