A post-Easter getaway for rostered church leaders
of the SE Minnesota Synod.
April 9th - April 11th, 2012
This retreat is designed for you to RELAX and UNWIND after the busy easter season. There will be time set aside for you to spend during the three day getaway for you to hike, golf, read, reflect and worship.
Our featured presenter is
Greg Nelson
Topic: Preventing Compassion Fatigue - Drawing upon Resiliencies.
Greg Nelson is a Licensed Psychologist and worked with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota for nearly twenty years. He has facilitated support groups for clergy with an emphasis on promoting self-care in the midst of change, stress, and relationship conflicts. Additionally, Greg has consulted with clergy, church staff, and lay leaders regarding teambuilding, conflict management, and visioning. He has presented workshops on topics such as relationship building, spiritual and emotional healing following disaster, stress management, change management, and emotional growth.
Greg served for several years on the ELCA's Domestic Disaster team of consultants in preparing for disasters and responding to disasters. In 1998-1999, he directed the community's Interfaith efforts in
Southern Minnesota for tornado recovery.
In 2007, Greg and his wife, Carol, pursued a dream of serving in the Peace Corps. Health problems which developed for Carol in Nicaragua necessitated an early return to the USA. Since then, he has served as a psychologist with the Mankato Clinic, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, and continues to consult with clergy, as well as respond to disaster recovery needs for clergy around the country.
| Monday April 9th | Tuesday April 10th | Wednesday April 11th |
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11am Arrival and Registration 12pm Lunch 1pm First Word 1:30pm Activities and Passivities 4:30pm Session 1 5:30pm Dinner followed by free time 9pm Last Word
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8am Breakfast 9am First Word 9:15am Session 2 12pm Lunch 1pm Activities and Passivities 5:30pm Dinner 7pm Small Group Time 9pm Last Word |
8am Breakfast 8:45 am Round Table Discussion 10am Closing Worship with Communion |
If you are able to join us, please let us know by contacting the camp
phone - 507-346-2494 - or email - info@GoodEarthVillage.org.
Register Online by Clicking Here