7th Annual Pittsburgh Pastoral Care Conference For Shepherds (Clergy) and Other Caregivers (Laity) of the Flock |
| Friday, April 11, 2008 8 AM to 4 PM Christ Church @ Grove Farm 249 Duff Road Sewickley, PA 15143 Website of Christ Church @ Grove Farm Master of Ceremonies — Sally Wiggin WTAE Channel 4 TV News Anchor |
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Keynote Speaker: William J. Carl III, Ph.D.
President, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Dr. William Carl is President of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and an ethics consultant to major corporations
and Duke University Medical Center. He was Senior Pastor of a 1700 member congregation for 18 years and a
seminary professor in Greek, homilitics and worship.
He holds a B.S. in religion, philosophy, and Greek from the University of Tulsa, a M.Div. from Louisville
Seminary and a Ph.D. in rhetoric/communications from the University of Pittsburgh. He has also been awarded
honorary doctorates in divinity, in humane letters and in science.
Dr. Williams has authored six books and over 50 articles and has preached, lectured or spoken in over 40
states, as well as in seven foreign countries.
Opening Remarks: The Rev. Donald Green
Executive Director, Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania
The Rev. Dr. Donald B. Green is the Executive Director of Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania, a
regional ecumenical association of 25 Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant judicatories. He has served Lutheran
parishes in Hershey and Lancaster PA before coming to Pittsburgh in 1992 to serve a decade as Assistant to
the Bishop, Southwestern PA Synod, ELCA. Green is a graduate of Susquehanna University, B.A. and
Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary, M. Div. and D. Min. He serves on numerous boards and facilitates interfaith
dialogues. A member of the McCandless Rotary Club and Allegheny Chapter, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans,
in his spare time he enjoys cooking.
President, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Dr. William Carl is President of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and an ethics consultant to major corporations
and Duke University Medical Center. He was Senior Pastor of a 1700 member congregation for 18 years and a
seminary professor in Greek, homilitics and worship.
He holds a B.S. in religion, philosophy, and Greek from the University of Tulsa, a M.Div. from Louisville
Seminary and a Ph.D. in rhetoric/communications from the University of Pittsburgh. He has also been awarded
honorary doctorates in divinity, in humane letters and in science.
Dr. Williams has authored six books and over 50 articles and has preached, lectured or spoken in over 40
states, as well as in seven foreign countries.
Opening Remarks: The Rev. Donald Green
Executive Director, Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania
The Rev. Dr. Donald B. Green is the Executive Director of Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania, a
regional ecumenical association of 25 Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant judicatories. He has served Lutheran
parishes in Hershey and Lancaster PA before coming to Pittsburgh in 1992 to serve a decade as Assistant to
the Bishop, Southwestern PA Synod, ELCA. Green is a graduate of Susquehanna University, B.A. and
Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary, M. Div. and D. Min. He serves on numerous boards and facilitates interfaith
dialogues. A member of the McCandless Rotary Club and Allegheny Chapter, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans,
in his spare time he enjoys cooking.
Credits Approved: Continuing Education for Catholic Priests
Donations Gratefully Accepted for Scholarships for Seminarians
| 2008 PITTSBURGH PASTORAL CARE REGISTRATION FORM For Shepherds (Clergy) and other Caregivers (Laity) of the Flock - Friday April 11th |
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Session One A B C D E Session Two A B C D E Session Three A B C D E
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8:00 – 8:30 am Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30—9:00 am Welcome and Prayer:
Sally Wiggin, WTAE TV News Anchor
The Rev. Dr. John Guest, Christ Church at Grove Farm
The Rev. Dr. Jay Geisler, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
9:00—9:20 am Opening Remarks:
The Rev. Dr. Donald B. Greene
Executive Director, Christian Associates of SW Pennsylvania
A = Addiction & Recovery C = Family and Marriage E = Reflections in Ministry
B = Mental Health & Wholeness D = Community Outreach
9:30 – 10:45 am Session One (Choose One)
A1 Addiction 101
Learn the basics of addiction and recovery. Hear about a new center being launched using a high-tech/high-touch
approach to assist the addicted and their families.
The Rev. Dr. Jay Geisler, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, McKeesport
Karen A. Plavan, Ph.D., Pittsburgh Recovery Center
B1 Clergy as First Responders for Homeland Security
Clergy are often on the front lines in times of civil disturbance, unrest and crisis. Learn how to respond in times of national
and local community emergencies.
The Rev. Steve Moore, United Methodist Commission on Relief (UMCOR)
C1 Bridging the Generation Gap
Learn to open the lines of communication between parents and teenagers.
The Rev. Dr. Ron Barnes, Executive Director, North Hills Youth Ministry
D1 Cover the City in Prayer
Mobilize your congregation to pray for the transformation of the region and engage in prayer walking in your local
community.
Ernie Frederick, Pittsburgh Prayer Network
E1 A Language of the Heart
Explore a model of compassionate communication that promotes peace through heart connecting language.
David Russell, M.Ed. Facilitator, Compassionate Communication
Break 10:45-11:00 am
11:00 am-12:15 pm
Session Two (choose one)
A2 As Sick as Your Secrets: Understanding the Hidden Life of Pornography
Internet porn is rampant and contributes to sexual addiction. Examine the latest research on the dynamics of this addiction
and learn a new framework for ministry to the afflicted.
Dorn Checkley, Director, Pittsburgh Coalition Against Pornography
B2 As Doors Close…
The closure of Mayview Psychiatric Hospital will create an influx of people in need of support. Learn how to respond to
people who may contact you for help.
Pastor Cletus Hull, Chaplain, Mayview Hospital, Trinity Christian Church (Disciples)
Pat Valentine, Deputy Director, Allegheny County Office of Behavioral Health
C2 Confronting Domestic Violence
Often church leaders are not aware of the many women who suffer silently from physical and psychological abuse. Learn
how to break the silence.
The Rev. Christiana Dutton, Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
D2 The Model of the Master: Mentoring
Use the hands-on approach of apprenticeship for training and growth of disciples.
The Rev. Martha Giltinan, Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology, Trinity School for Ministry
E2 Lighten Up and Laugh at Yourself
Laughter helps orchestrate our body’s natural healing ability. Learn how you can start a humor club in your congregation.
David Russell, M.Ed., Certified Laughter Counselor
12:30-2:00 pm Lunch
Keynote Speaker: The Rev. Dr. William J. Carl, III
President, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Presentation of the Dave Else Award
2:30-3:45 pm
Session Three (choose one)
A3 The Brain on Drugs
Understand how the brain is affected by drug use. Learn how to have an effective, compassionate response.
Don Cummins, Director, Pyramid Treatment Center, Wilkinsburg
B3 Gambling: How It Can Lead to More Societal Issues
Explore the impact of legalized gambling in the tri-state area and hear a personal story of recovery.
Gamblers Anonymous Speaker
C3 Supporting Marriages and Families
Gain an understanding of family systems theory and learn how to strengthen marriages in your congregation.
Virginia Corbett, BS, Samaritan Counseling Center
D3 “I Was in Prison and You Visited Me”
The majority of inmates at the county jail suffer from addiction. Learn how churches can help mentor inmates to become
productive, responsible members of society.
Brother Mark Lowery, FSC, Outreach Director, Michael’s Place
The Rev. Lynn Yeso, Director, Chaplain Ministries, Allegheny County Jail
Fr. Malcolm McDonald, Chaplain, Allegheny County Jail
Denny Ugoletti, Chaplain, Beaver County Jail
E3 Bringing Faith into the Marketplace
Learn how to support and encourage working professionals in their faith.
The Rev. Carter Birely, Executive Director, The Pittsburgh Experiment
