Lay Pastoral Leader Retreat
May 15, 2021
Welcome to the Lay Pastoral Leader Retreat with our The Rev. Mark Andrew Jefferson, Ph.D. Mark is the Assistant Professor of Homiletics (Preaching) and the Associate Director of the Deep Calls to Deep Preaching Program at Virginia Theological Seminary. This gathering has been created for you by the Office of the Bishop to support your ministry as a Lay Pastoral Leader. We invite you to set aside Saturday, December 11 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm as a time for learning and conversation, prayer and worship, as well as reflection, rest and meditation.The topics for this retreat will be on “Finding your Voice as Preacher.”
We will explore the following topics:
- The Imagination and Identity of the Preacher
- The Context for Preaching
- The Mechanics of Preaching
This webpage is your retreat space and includes live Zoom links for you to join in our gatherings throughout our time together. Click each of the expandable sections below to join the conversations and prayer times. Break times are intentionally offered throughout the day so that we can all have time away from our screens and mobile devices. Feel free to explore the options given in the schedule for activities involving physical movement and reflection.
Getting Ready
Here are some tips to help you have an inspiring and fulfilling our time together:
- Plan for this to be a time with your colleagues, the Canon for Missional Advancement & Congregational Vitality, and our presenter.
- Find a comfortable location, free from distractions, to participate.
- Add a candle and sacred object(s).
- Use the free-time sessions for any of the suggested activities.
Morning Prayer, 9 am to 9:15 am
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Dial in: 669.900.6833 or 346.248.7799
Meeting ID: 892 8543 8162
Conversation with Mark Jefferson – Part I
9:15 am -10:45 am
Led by The Rev. Dr. Mark Jefferson
Dr. Jefferson will discussing The Imagination and Identity of the Preacher
Take a Break 10:45 am to 11:00 am
Conversation with Mark Jefferson – Part II
11:00 am -12:30 pm
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Dial in: 669.900.6833 or 346.248.7799
Meeting ID: 892 8543 8162
Conversation with Mark Jefferson – Part II
11:00 am -12:30 pm
Led by The Rev. Dr. Mark Jefferson
Dr. Jefferson will discussing “The Context for Preaching”
Take a Break 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
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Password: 099078
Dial in: 669.900.6833 or 346.248.7799
Meeting ID: 892 8543 8162
Conversation with Dr. Mark Jefferson – Part III
Dr. Jefferson will discuss The Mechanics of Preaching
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Password: 099078
Dial in: 669.900.6833 or 346.248.7799
Meeting ID: 892 8543 8162