The Participants:
Presbyterian clergy currently serving the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in some capacity in one of these states: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Certified Lay Pastors (CLP) serving a church in one of these 13 states are also encouraged to register. Up to 10 CLP will be accepted.
Selection of Applicants:
Presbyterian clergy (or clergy serving a Presbyterian Church) in the states listed above are eligible to apply. Those who have not previously attended will receive priority in enrollment. Others will be selected according to a ranking based on their last year of attendance. Priority will be given to Pastors in active service.
Spouses:
Accommodations will be provided for clergy couples only where both husband and wife are ordained Presbyterian ministers and are invited to the School.
Accommodations:
Food, lodging, bedding and towels will be provided without charge to the participants. Lodging will be in modern air-conditioned dormitories with two persons to a room. Those who want private rooms will be charged $8.00 per night ($56.00 total). Use of campus pool, tennis courts and library is free. Golf courses in the Hastings area are available at additional charge.
Participant Travel:
Travel costs are the responsibilities of each participant. However, the Foundation Board will consider reimbursement for travel on a hardship basis, if application is made in advance in writing. A letter from the Clerk of Session regarding this is requested in advance.
For more information, contact the Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation office at (402) 397-5138 or (888) 244-6714.
