Red Willow Ministries: Rooted in Faith, Growing in Christ

Adult Retreats

Seminary on the Prairie

The first of these annual events was held in 2002. Topics have included agricultural ethics, human sexuality, rural youth ministry, rural out-migration, rural economic development, cooperative ministry, congregational leadership, and development/redevelopment of rural congregations and ministries.

Preaching? Me? Up Front?
January 30-31, 2010
Starts at 8:30 am Saturday

If you have ever wondered how a sermon is put together, if you've ever wanted to try your hand at writing a sermon, this upcoming event if for you! This workshop is a continuing education event for Lay Disciples/GIFTS and clergy. Those attending will hear presentations on preaching, sermon preparation, and resources. At the end of the workshop, you will have the opportunity to preach and participate in a time of feedback and critique. For more information and costs see the Tri-County Ministry (external link) website.

2010 Seminary on the Prairie

2010 Theme | Presenters | Schedule | Costs and Housing Information | Register for Seminary on the Prairie

2010 Theme:

Preaching? Me? Up Front?

The focus of this years Seminary on the Prairie will be on preaching and sermon preparation. If you have ever wondered how a sermon is put together, if you've ever wanted to try your hand at writing a sermon, this event is for you! Pastors will share their insights on what works and what doesn't work in the sermon writing process. Participants will also work on a scripture text and prepare an actual sermon. Sunday morning will provide opportunities to preach the sermon! If you prefer not to preach, no worry!

2010 Presenters:

• Rev. Kari Bahe, Associate with the Bishop of the EaND Synod
• Rev. Steve Minnema, Interim Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Northern Plains PC(USA)
• Rev. Marli Danielson, Pastor, Tri-County Ministry

2010 Schedule:

Seminary on the Prairie will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, the 30th. The day's sessions will end at 4:00, giving participants the rest of the day and evening to work on sermons. Participants are invited to preach at area churches the following morning. Pulpits within a 40 mile radius are being made available; participants will preach, with a pastor present to lead the rest of the worship service. Following the morning worship services, everyone will return to Binford for lunch and the afternoon session, which runs from 1:30 until 4:30.

Costs and Housing Information

Fee Information:
Tuition:
$15 if you register on or before January 15th,
$25 after January 15th

Meals: $8.00 for breakfasts
$10.00 for lunches and dinners

Lodging:
$25 for 1 night, $15 for the second night
For room reservations at RWBC, call the camp at 701-676-2681 or e-mail redwillow@mlgc.com.

Registration Information

To register, or for more information, contact Tri-County Ministry (external link) at 701-676-2761 or trinitybinford@mlgc.com