BOWEN FAMILY SYSTEMS THEORY EDUCATIONAL GROUP FOR RELIGIOUS LEADERS
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - Closes May 15, 2021
New Live Webinar Seminar starts Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 1PM to 3PM
Other meeting dates include: Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 1PM to 3PM; Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 1PM to 3PM; Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 1PM to 3PM; September 25, 2021 from 1PM to 3PM; and, October 23, 2021 from 1PM to 3PM
At times, serving others in ministerial practice can be challenging. Bowen Family Systems Theory can help to empower and strengthen one's understanding of ministry. Explore all the interconnected systematic daily realities of your ministerial leadership and decide how you wish to respond grounded in God's call for your life. This educational seminar examines the practice of ministry through the 8 concepts from Bowen Family Systems Theory and the 9th concept, the Function of Spirituality. The journey also includes personal ministerial experiences and stories of Jesus from the Gospels.
COURSE STARTS MAY 22, 2021
THE BASICS
  • Continuing education opportunity offering personal and professional growth for religious leaders and seminary students from all faith traditions. Open to all, those new and those with past experiences in Bowen Family Systems Theory.
  • This course explores all 8 concepts in Bowen Family Systems Theory and the 9th concept, the Function of Spirituality. Stories from ministerial experiences and of Jesus from the Gospels will be shared. Related systematic practice tools will be examined. Seminar members are expected to have completed required readings in advance of each meeting to ensure a conversational approach.
  • Live interactive webinars fully online on Zoom. Intimate setting, maximum of 10 students. Meets one time per month over a 6 month period, 6 sessions, 2 hours each. Each session includes Theory Time, Student Presentations, and Q&A. This is an educational course and NOT for you if you are in crisis and wanting personal counseling. It is education in nature and not intended to be group therapy.
  • This course meets from 1PM to 3PM on the fourth Saturday of the month starting Saturday, May 22, 2021. Other dates include: Saturday, June 26, 2021; Saturday, July 24, 2021; Saturday, August 28, 2021; September 25, 2021; and, October 23, 2021.
  • Fee is $900 per participant. Attendance is a condition of enrollment. No refunds once the course begins or for sessions that you miss.
  • Two books are required and not included in tuition fee. Michael Kerr and Murray Bowen, Family Evaluation: An Approached Based on Bowen Theory, W.W. Norton, 1988 and Ronald W. Richardson, Creating a Healthier Church: Family Systems Theory, Leadership, and Congregational Life, Fortress Press, 1996. Both may be located through a local library or bookseller.
  • Registration closes Saturday, May 15, 2021 - one week before the start of class.
We look forward to exploring Bowen Family Systems Theory in the practice of ministry and sharing...
  • Wisdom from our 40 years of combined ministerial experience in the United Church of Christ (UCC). 17+ years sharing in a co-ministry.
  • Expertise in Bowen Family Systems Theory, Paul Tillich's Systematic Theology, Neo-Jungian Psychoanalysis and Ritual Studies.
  • Significant experience teaching graduate level pastoral care and counseling as well as social work courses in the academy in MDiv, MSW, DSW, and PhD programs.
  • Stories from over 35+ years of couplehood.
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YOUR JOURNEY COMPANIONS
Rev. Dr. Penny Taylor, LCSW
Rev. Dr. Bill Ressl, LCSW
COURSE STARTS MAY 22, 2021