Tentative Daily Schedule Future Courses Admin of Christian Ed Programs January 2016 Bible and Christian Education June 2016 Worship January 2017 Faith Development June 2017 United Methodist Doctrine January 2018 Christian Education Theory June 2018 Wednesday 12:30 p.m. 1:30 2:30 4:30 5:30 6:30 8:00 Arrival, Registration & Settling In Orientation Content Session One Free time until dinner Dinner Content Session Two Vespers & Informal Sharing Thursday 7:30 a.m. 8:00 8:45 11:30 12:00 p.m. 2:00 5:00 5:30 6:30 8:00 Morning Watch Breakfast Content Session Three Prepare for Lunch Lunch and Rest Time Content Session Four Prepare for Dinner Dinner Content Session Five Vespers & Informal Sharing Friday 7:30 a.m. 8:00 8:45 11:45 12:30 p.m. 2:00 4:00 5:00 5:30 7:00 7:30 Morning Watch Breakfast Content Session Six Prepare for Lunch Lunch Enrichment Session Content Session Seven Prepare for Dinner Out to Eat Dinner Group Session Vespers Saturday 7:30 a.m. 8:00 8:45 10:00 11:00 Morning Watch Breakfast Content Session Eight Commissioning Service Reception What to Bring Life is casual at Mount Wesley. Bring comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Be sure to include bedding, towels, washcloths, and other personal necessities. For more information, contact: Parish Christian Educator School 2015 Marcia Hildebrand Dean Parish Christian Educator School 210-349-2401 [email protected] Letha Peters, Chair Parish Christian Educator School 512-312-5592 [email protected] Linda Keen Leadership Development Director SWTX Conference 888-349-4191 A Cokesbury Book Table will be available with books relating to the course topic. Specific titles on other areas of Christian education can be made available. “PCE is like going to seminary but at a local level. This was a foundation for our congregation. Anyone working in Christian Education should know about PCE School.” Jean Marinus 2000 Commissionee Director of Children’s Ministries Northwest Hills UMC, Austin Six intensive studies: Administration of Christian Education, Bible, Worship, Faith Development, United Methodist Doctrine and Christian Education Theory All courses held at Mount Wesley Conference Center Sponsored by Río Texas Conference, The United Methodist Church About the Program The Parish Christian Educator (PCE) School is a three-year educational experience for United Methodists in local church Christian education service, both volunteer and salaried. The school consists of a series of six courses focusing on essential aspects of Christian education in the local church. Participants may take one or all six courses. Each course includes selected reading assignments, writing and in-class participation. Completion of all six will entitle a United Methodist to carry the conference approved title of Parish Christian Educator. United Methodist membership at the time of commissioning is required. In order to receive credit, participant must be present for the whole course. Information and Experiences Information and experiences gained through PCE will provide relevant leader training for those who lead Christian education ministries in local United Methodist churches. PCE School seeks to meet the needs of persons who have primary responsibility for the Ministry of Education in local United Methodist churches and who have little or no formal training in the field. It is designed for persons who are motivated to learn more to enhance their leadership abilities. Participants are encouraged to get involved in advanced level educational opportunities following the completion of Parish Christian Educator School. Registration Deadline Ample preparation is essential to full participation. A confirmation letter will be sent upon receipt of registration and fee, with course reading assignment. Firm registration deadline is 30 days prior to the start of each school. Those already in process will be given priority, however, these spaces will be released if registration is not received 30 days prior to the start of school. Non-attendance at 2 consecutive sessions will be considered withdrawal. Cancellation must be received 30 days prior to start of school to receive a full refund, less $25 processing fee. January 21-24, 2015 United Methodist Doctrine June 17-20, 2015 Christian Education Theory Parish Christian Educator School  Registration Form  Deadline: One month prior to course. Fee: $250 (Check payable RTC Treasurer) Mail form and fee to: RTC Registrar 16400 Huebner Rd. San Antonio TX 78248-1693 Name _________________________________ Gender Male  Female Address _______________________________ Rev. Dr. Diana Hynson Rev. Leigh L. Lloyd _______________________________________ Dr. Diana Hynson is an elder, retired from her position as Director of Teaching and Learning at the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church. There she related primarily to work on Christian education and formation. She has been an active participant on the board and design team for Christian Educators Fellowship and the 2014 conference. Diana enjoys fix-it projects around the house, reading, games, and movies. In her “previous life,” Diana served at The United Methodist Publishing House as an editor of curriculum resources, mainly for adults. Prior to that she served local churches in the Baltimore-Washington Conference, where she holds membership as an elder. Diana earned an M.Div. and a D. Min. in Christian Education from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. Profound words to live by: A sense of humor is better than no sense at all. Leigh is currently serving as pastor of Sonora UMC. Prior to attending Perkins School of Theology, she served as Director of Children and Family Ministries at Sierra Vista UMC in San Angelo. Leigh was a member of the first class to complete the Parish Christian Educator School and has served as PCE Dean. Leigh has served as Director of Youth Ministries, District Program Director, Dean of camps for youth and children, and served on the United Campus Ministry board at San Angelo State University. Leigh served as a Curriculum Writer for Cokesbury Publishing House She was ordained an elder in the Southwest Texas Conference in 2010. She has a BSW from Texas Woman’s University in Denton and an MTS from Perkins School of Theology in Dallas. Her pastoral appointments include First UMC, Menard, Veribest UMC, Shooks Chapel UMC and Pine Forest UMC. Leigh is the mother of 3 children. Phone h______________ w________________ Personal email _________________________ Local Church __________________________ Office email ___________________________ Date of Course _________________________ Check: This is my first time to attend. I covenant to perform all assignments of reading & study prior to my attendance at the school, to attend the complete course and to support my colleagues in our mutual ministry. Signature______________________________ To the Pastor: Your signature below certifies the potential you see in the servant ministry of the above applicant and is required as confirmation that the applicant is engaged in ministry in your congregation. Pastor’s Signature ______________________ Event #449