A selective lifelong learning opportunity, the Thompson Scholars program brings pastors and other church leaders with a special interest in evangelism to the seminary campus. The annual intensive study experience focuses on a variety of topics to prepare evangelism leaders for the future. The program is directed by Ralph C. Basui Watkins, associate professor of evangelism and church growth.
Thompson Scholars Spring 2012 event is titled “Breathing Life into Young Adult Ministries.” Dr. Watkins and others engaged in young adult ministries, including a panel of current CTS students, will consider how our congregations can reach and disciple young adults in an age when so many young adults see the church as unhelpful or non-essential. This application-only seminar is designed for senior pastors; pastors of young adult ministries; and leaders in churches with an absence of young adults, or who want to make their young adult ministries more vibrant.
For more information, including the link to the application, click here. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; space is limited to 15 participants.
The Thompson Scholars program is part of the seminary’s comprehensive
program in evangelism, which was initiated in 1981. This program
includes not only lifelong learning opportunities, but also courses
for basic and advanced degree students. Course work focuses on
the church’s evangelistic mission in the rapidly changing
context of North America. Students wishing to emphasize evangelism
and mission are urged to include an internship (from one summer
to one year) in a teaching congregation with strong missional commitments.
For more information, please contact Sarah Erickson, director of lifelong learning, at ericksons@ctsnet.edu or 404-687-4526.