Celebrating women! Five female members of the APNTS faculty, all who are ordained elders in their respective denominations, presented a forum on ministering with women Saturday, 21 March that was attended by 80 students and faculty from APNTS, as well as pastors and laypersons from churches in the area. The topics and presenters included
- “Identity Formation: Determining Who We Are”
Rovina Hatcher, Christian Education and Pastoral Ministry, opened the forum speaking on the topic of sources of identity for women, a theme which was picked up throughout the other presentations. - “Women’s Ways of Knowing and Doing”
Dr. Nativity Petallar, Christian Education and Holistic Child Development, discussed the findings of research about how women make moral decisions, the basis for their actions. - “Women and Worship”
Dr. Lee San Young, Pastoral Counseling and Religion, spoke concerning lowering barriers so that all women feel included in the presence of God. - “The Message Speaks: Analysis of the Discourse of Two Sermons on Similar Themes”
Professor Beverly Gruver, Christian Education and English, presented an analysis of differences in sermon writing for women. - “Women as Counselors: Guidelines for Pastoras”
Dr. Carolyn Seifert, adjunct faculty in Pastoral Ministry, offered counseling practices for women.
A short group discussion period followed the presentations. All participants received a certificate awarding .4 Continuing Education Units for their participation in the 4-hour forum. In keeping with the networking nature of women, the forum ended with participants enjoying lunch together in the dining hall.
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