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Professional
Forum
Introduction
The
purpose of this forum is to provide an
opportunity for clergy and other
celebrants to discuss issues related to
public ministry - ministry to those outside
of a congregational or institutional
setting - and to share resources for
celebrating life’s transitions and
commitments.
Public ministry is a pastoral ministry to
those who are often not affiliated with a
religious congregation or who may not be
able to obtain needed support through
traditional leadership. Such a ministry
may or may not be sponsored by a religious
institution or organization.
Public
ministry includes more than officiating at
weddings and other faith celebrations. I
work, for example, with a group of clergy
who organize worship services for
conventions and conferences in cooperation
with the Kansas City Convention and
Tourism Bureau. However, because
performing ceremonies is such a visible
form of public ministry and because so
many clergy enter into this arena out of
the demand for their services, weddings
and other ceremonies provide a good
beginning point for further defining and
legitimizing public ministry as a distinct
form of ministry.
Forum
Organization
This
forum is organized into three sections:
General
Issues Related to Public Ministry
- Further definition of public
ministry, theological
issues, expressions of public
ministry, etc.
Ceremony
Resources
- Sharing
of ideas, questions, resources related
to weddings, renewals of vows, holy
unions,
baptisms/confirmations/blessings,
funerals/memorial services and other
celebrations of faith.
Practical
Resources for Public Ministry
- Setting fees, developing
promotional materials, marketing your
services, etc.
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a password?
If
you are a officiant and would like to join
the forum. Call 800.237.1922 or
e-mail us at rcoleman@clergyservices.com
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