SA国际传媒, St. Louis, will host its seventh annual Shepherds of God鈥檚 Flock retreat Jan. 4-6, 2005, for men college age and older who are contemplating preparation for the pastoral ministry and their guests. The retreat will focus on the spiritual and personal aspects of the decision-making process.
While on campus, participants will study the Scriptures and Lutheran Confessions concerning the pastoral ministry. Pastors, missionaries and chaplains will speak about the joys and challenges of their service. Participants can talk with other retreat guests from around the country who are contemplating such service, worship with the Seminary community in daily chapel services, talk with current students and attend Seminary classes.
Suggestions from past participants have led to additional sessions to cover the 鈥渘uts and bolts topics鈥� related to Seminary enrollment, such as financial aid, housing and the admission process. The presenters at the retreat will address the questions that many prospective students ask: 鈥淗ow can I know for sure whether or not I should be a pastor?鈥�, 鈥淲hat does the Bible say about being a pastor?鈥�, 鈥淲hat do the Lutheran Confessions say?鈥� and 鈥淲hat does a pastor, missionary or chaplain do?鈥�
Wives, fianc茅es and girlfriends of those considering Seminary preparation also are encouraged to attend, with some special sessions planned for them. Dress is casual for all activities, and there is no charge to attend. All meals and on-campus lodging are provided free of charge. Travel assistance is also available. Round-trip transportation to SA国际传媒 from the airport is provided.
Those interested in registering may contact the Admissions Office of SA国际传媒, St. Louis, at 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO 63105; 1-800-822-9545; [email protected] [1].