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SUMMARY:Spirituality: Attentiveness to God's Presence
DESCRIPTION:Event Summary\nThis 8-week course invites participants into a thoughtful exploration of depth-spirituality through the lens of personal and communal transformation. Drawing on The Critical Journey\, Interior Freedom\, and Spirituality and the Awakening Self\, participants will engage the stages of faith\, the movement toward inner freedom\, and the ongoing awakening of the self in relation to God\, self\, and others. Through reading\, reflection\, and guided conversation\, this course encourages greater self-awareness\, attentiveness to God’s presence\, and the integration of spiritual insight into everyday life and ministry. \nFormat and Schedule\nThis is a multi-week\, online learning experience that combines reading\, reflection\, and group discussion. \n\nDay: Tuesdays\nDates: Beginning September 1\, excluding October 20\, concluding October 27\nNumber of sessions: 8\nTime: 6:00–7:30 p.m. Central\n\nParticipants will be expected to do assigned reading between sessions and come prepared to reflect together on the movement of God in their lives. \nCost\n\nRegistration fee: 55 dollars\nContinuing Education: 12 contact hours\n\nFacilitators\nPr. Brad Meyer \nPastor Brad Meyer is a retired ELCA pastor and volunteer co-facilitator for Seeking the Spirit Within. A graduate of California Lutheran University and Trinity Lutheran Seminary\, he has served in the Nebraska Synod since 1991. Brad was part of the first Seeking the Spirit Within cohort and is a certified spiritual director. He also served for many years as Chair of the Advisory Board for Seeking the Spirit Within. \nReflecting on the program\, he writes:\n“In seminary I learned the ‘head knowledge’ for pastoral ministry. Seeking the Spirit Within introduced me to the heart and depth of my faith and spiritual connection with God. Being a Spiritual Director has had significant impact on my pastoral ministry and personal spiritual practices as I have the privilege to travel with others on their faith journey.” \nDavid C. Pinkston\, Program Director\, Seeking the Spirit Within \nDavid Pinkston is a practicing contemplative and spiritual leader who has served as an ordained minister and community leader for over 25 years\, primarily in the Pasadena area. His ministry has included urban ministry\, justice initiatives\, and service as a touring musician. \nDavid’s passion for spiritual direction began in 2015. He received certification through the School of Sustainable Faith and earned a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation from Portland Seminary at George Fox University in 2020. He is also certified in Spiritual Direction Supervision through the Companioning Center. David has a deep commitment to clergy care and\, as a spiritual director\, specializes in accompanying clergy from a wide variety of traditions. \nWho Should Attend\nThis course is especially suited for everyone: \n\nRostered ministers and lay leaders seeking deeper spiritual grounding\nSpiritual directors or those in formation for spiritual direction\nIndividuals in the Nebraska Synod and beyond who desire a more contemplative\, reflective approach to their life with God\nAnyone who senses a call to greater inner freedom\, self-awareness\, and attentiveness to God’s presence in daily life\n\nParticipants should come ready to reflect honestly\, listen deeply\, and explore how God is at work in their own journey of faith.
URL:https://nebraskasynod.org/event/spirituality-attentiveness-to-gods-presence/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Online Workshop
CATEGORIES:EMMAUS,Leadership
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