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Training Workshop

The 4-1/2 day Training Workshop is Crossways International's most in-depth seminar. Clergy, teachers, seminarians, adult education staff, Sunday School teachers, chaplains—and anyone seeking an enriching "saturation in Scripture" experience—are encouraged to attend.

The Complete Workshop (4-1/2 days) consists of the Essential portion (2-1/2 days) and the Extension (2 days). Although attendees are introduced to CI's wide range of resources throughout the workshop, the presenter focuses in particular on the 30-unit course, The Divine Drama, during the Essential portion, and on additional materials from the 60-unit Crossways course during the Extension portion.

What to expect:
  • We survey the full sweep of the Bible to analyze in greater detail the events and themes that emerge within its unfolding narrative—and grapple with how Jesus finally interprets those events and themes.
  • We equip attendees to use CI's teaching resources comprising hundreds of illustrations, which have been proven to boost biblical literacy.
  • We examine historical, cultural, and literary nuances within the biblical text to see more profoundly what Jesus was up against in His day—and in ours.
  • We strive to rekindle the spiritual fire within the community of attendees as they enjoy fellowship and prepare to share—with renewed vigor and passion—what they have been studying together.
Workshop Breakdown
Day 1

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Registration & Check-In
Presentation
Day 2 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Day 3 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Day 4 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Day 5 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


Participants may also choose to attend only a portion of the workshop. The Essential portion, which covers The Divine Drama® materials, begins Monday morning and concludes at the noon break on Wednesday. The Extension portion of the workshop (Wednesday afternoon through Friday noon) is also an option, and delves into the 60-unit Crossways® course (prerequisite: prior attendance to the Essential portion).

Tuition
Individual Regular Early Bird Discount
Complete Workshop $350 $300*
Essential portion $200 $175*
Extension $150 $125*
Group (3 or more people)
Complete Workshop $250 pp $200
Essential portion $150 pp $125
Call for Congregation Rate

Materials

Tuition does not include cost of materials. The Basic Materials package (includes The Divine Drama® and Crossways® courses) is $90. The Complete Materials package (includes The Divine Drama®, Crossways®, and all of CI’s short courses) is available at the special workshop discounted price of $165.

Tuition discount rates are available for repeat attendees, chaplains in special ministries, seminary or DCE students and faculty, and churches that have sent two or more representatives to previous workshops. Please call 1-800-257-7308 to find out your rate.

*To qualify for the Early Bird Discount, registrations, along with full payment, must be received at least 6 weeks prior to the workshop date.

Note: A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to process your registration.

Cancellation policy:  If you are unable to attend, we would be happy to transfer your registration to an alternate workshop date for no additional charge. Cancellations received 10 or more business days before the workshop are refundable, minus the $50 deposit.
Cancellations made less than 10 days before the workshop may be subject to an additional service fee to cover our shipping costs.  For special consideration regarding pastoral emergencies, please call our office as soon as possible.

Crossways International 2008 Workshop Schedule
If you would like to register for a workshop in your community, please call 952-832-5454 (in MN), 1-800-257-7308, or click here to request more information.click here to request more information.

2008
January 14-18 NE Synod Event (Special Event)
February 9 Buda, TX Weekend Workshop
Mar 31-Apr 4 Meriden, CT Training Workshop
April 7-11 Council Bluffs, IA Training Workshop
April 12 Battle Lake, MN Weekend Workshop
May 5-9 Greater Chicago, IL (Barrington) Training Workshop
May 15 Birchwood, WI Weekend Workshop
May 27-29 St. Paul, MN Training Workshop
(Essential portion)
June 23-27 Indianapolis, IN Training Workshop
July 16-19 ELCA Rural Ministry (Synod Event)
July 21-25 Alexandria, MN
(Mt. Carmel Retreat Week)
August 18-22 Akron, OH Training Workshop
September 15-19 Minneapolis, MN Training Workshop
October 15-17 Madison, WI Training Workshop
October 18 Madison, WI Weekend Workshop
October 27-29 Lakeland, FL Training Workshop
November 8 Eden Prairie Weekend Workshop
November 15 Golden Valley, MN Weekend Workshop
     

Workshop dates/locations subject to change without notice.

Alternate Training
Face-to-face learning within a group of your peers is the very best way to be trained to use the courses of Crossways International. However, if you are not able to join us for this dynamic experience, please consider using DVDs and Audio CDs for not only training tools, but also teaching tools.
2009 Schedule of Workshops
Are you interested in hosting a Crossways International Workshop? We are currently developing our 2009 Training Workshop schedule. Host congregations receive a very substantial discount on group tuition. If interested, please contact our Director of Events at (800) 257-7308 or e-mail info@crossways.org.
"It was very helpful for me, as a pastor, to get the 'big picture' perspective of the Bible at the Training. I did not get this in seminary."
— Rev. Lori Strang
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Luckey, OH
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Customers in the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-257-7308 to order. Contact us via email at info@crossways.org or fax (952) 832-5553. 7930 Computer Ave. So., Minneapolis, MN 55435-5415.Copyright ©2006 Crossways International.
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