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Speakers Announced for 2021 5-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation

October 10, 2019 Leave a Comment

The 2021 North Carolina Academy for Spiritual Formation will be held October 3-8, 2021 at Trinity Center in Pine Knoll Shores, NC.

Amy Oden

Right Here, Right Now: Christian Mindfulness

Dr. Amy Oden is Visiting    Professor of Early Church    History and Spirituality at Saint Paul School of  Theology. She has served on the faculties of Oklahoma City University and   Wesley Theological  Seminary where she also served as Dean. Her scholarship illuminates ancient       wisdom for  contemporary life, including books on women’s writings, welcoming the stranger and most recently, Right Here, Right Now: The Practice of  Christian Mindfulness (Abingdon Press, 2017). Her passion is to introduce spiritual practices that can ground and nourish lives for justice in the world. We will explore mindfulness practice in the     Christian tradition and its application today.

Jerry Webber

“The Parables as Spiritual Guides.”

Jerry Webber is a teacher, spiritual guide, writer, and retreat leader. After 16 years as a Senior Pastor, he founded The Center for Christian Spirituality at Chapelwood United Methodist Church in Houston, TX, as an intentional ministry of spiritual formation and contemplative life. He served as lead pastor and spiritual guide of The Center for 18 years. In 2018, he transitioned into the next season of life, continuing to companion people who desire a deepening connection with God that makes a difference in the world. He now offers guidance to congregations and persons in contemplative life through spiritual direction, speaking, writing, and consulting.

Jerry now resides with Paula, his wife, in Bella Vista, Arkansas, where he enjoys spending time outdoors, reading and writing poetry, and hanging out with his grandchildren.

Click here to download a brochure about the 2021 5-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation.

Click here to register to attend the 2021 NC 5-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation.

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