Center for Clergy Excellence
What is the Center for Clergy Excellence?
Upcoming Clergy Excellence Events
Last Few Days to Apply for Advancing Pastoral Leadership (APL) Program
Applications are still being accepted for fall 2010 program start. TAC elders with 30 potential years of service are eligible. Contact
Have you participated in a Day of Wellness with Methodist Hospital? Click the previous link to register by July 8 for the July 29 Day of Wellness at St. Paul’s Houston or for any of the six remaining 2010 dates: Aug. 17, Sept. 16, Oct. 12 and Nov. 9 in Houston; Aug. 24 in Tyler and Aug. 25 in College Station. Pre-registration is required and registration is limited. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in your health and also receive a rebate for the increase in your GHB clergy contribution for 2010! The rebate is for 2010 only and will not be carried over into 2011. For more information, click the following link: GHB Wellness Program.
Clergy Gathering at Lakeview September 20 – 22, 2010
Gather for renewal and inspiration led by Rev. Grace Imathiu, an international preacher and Bible study teacher. The theme for 2010 is “Before the Well Runs Dry.” Click the following link to register by August 31: http://www.txcumc.org/2010gathering.
Retired Clergy and Spouses Retreat September 28 – 30, 2010 at Lakeview
All retired clergy, spouses and surviving spouses are invited to this fun-filled time of relaxation and fellowship. “Blest Be the Tie” is this year’s retreat theme, so bring your wildest tie for the Crazy Tie Contest. Bishop Huie will be a featured speaker. Register by September 1. For info, click the following links: Retired Clergy/Spouses Retreat Flier or Retired Clergy/Spouses Retreat Registration Form.
Deacon and Diaconal Ministers Retreat October 18 – 20, 2010 at
Dr. Margaret Crain, Professor of Christian Education at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, is the featured speaker reflecting on the theme: “Our Heart for Ministry.” Register by August 31. Click the following link for registration form: Deacon Retreat 2010.
Single Clergy Renew Retreat November 16 – 18, 2010 at Selah Inn,
TAC single clergy are invited to attend a 3 day Renew Retreat provided by the
Read BOM Chair Dr. Tom Pace’s Letter. Beginning in August 2010, pastors accompany candidates to certification interviews. Refer to these simple checklists for Inquiring Candidates and Exploring Candidates.