William Still said the work of pastor is "the greatest work ever given to man." The goal of this great work is "to lead God’s people to offer themselves up to Him in total devotion of worship and service." If this is correct, and it surely is, then every pastor ought to pay close attention to how and why he leads God’s people. Ian Hamilton is eminently qualified to speak to this most important topic and will spend the week instructing and encouraging pastors and elders in pastoral leadership -- leading the flock into greener pastures of worship and service for their temporal and eternal good and the honor of our Triune God.

Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is the host for this annual conference. Space permitting, class meetings are held on campus. The recommended hotel for out-of-town guests is the Holiday Inn Express, just minutes from the Seminary. Host home housing will be made available on a limited basis. Please contact the Seminary no later than June 21 to request to stay with a host family.

Upstate South Carolina is convenient for driving from many locations in the Southeast U.S. For those who would like to fly, Greenville-Spartanburg Int'l (GSP) is an excellent regional airport only 15 minutes away from the Seminary.

Situated in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, Greenville is approximately 2 1/2 hours from Atlanta (GA), 1 1/2 hours from Charlotte, Asheville (NC), and Columbia (SC). Greenville is easily accessible from Charlotte or Atlanta via I-85, from Columbia via I-26/385, and from Asheville via I- 26 and US-25.

The purpose of the Institute is to provide pastors timely seminars to promote their preaching, leadership skills, and pastoral ministry. It is our pleasure and purpose to aid the Church in utilizing the full complement of the Church's offices unto the well-being of the saints. Students will enjoy the classroom instruction, specific research, hands-on assignments and personal interaction with the instructor.

Tuition for the Pastors' Summer Institute is $195. You may pay by check, major credit card, or register securely online.

Students tuition for this course is $324.00 (tuition and fees), or $40 to audit. Please register through the Registrar's office only.

Registration deadline is July 25, 2008.

Those who take this course are eligible for 2 continuing education units for each 30 hour course. A certificate will be awarded upon completion of the course.

 Pastor Ian Hamilton

Pastor Hamilton is a minister of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of England and Wales and pastor of the Cambridge Presbyterian Church. He is on the Board of Trustees of Greenville Seminary.

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