9:30-10:00 am: Registration & Continental Breakfast (at Second Reformed Church,100 College Ave)

10:00-11:30 am: Keynote Address on the Theme & Workshop on Preaching for the Health of Persons/Communities with Dr. James Forbes (at Second Reformed Church,100 College Ave)

11:45-12:45 Workshops: Session I (at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, 17 Seminary Place) 1. "Healing Through Vitalizing Spirituality of Joy" led by Dr. Angela Son This workshop will examine the Beatitudes and focus on human emotions of joy explicated in Karl Barth's theological anthropology and Heinz Kohut's psychology of the self. The workshop will then propose joy as the pinnacle of human experience in their relationship to God, agents of joy as a new image of pastoral care, and healing through vitalizing spirituality of joy. 2. "Hospital Ministry for Lay Leaders" led by Professor Raynard Smith and Chaplain Benjamin Rivera Caring for one another has always been a part of being Christian community together. How one communicates this has been a challenge and opportunity as well. This workshop will explore the nuts and bolts of demonstrating care in the context of hospital visitations. Its aim is to equip lay people to conduct effective caring ministry in a hospital setting. Listening skills, the do's and don'ts of hospital visitation, and use of spiritual resources shall be discussed. 3. "Worship that Heals" led by Rev. Dr. Renee House & Rev. Dr. Richard Ruch This workshop will introduce participants to various aspects of the church's healing ministries, including attention to creating and offering worship services specifically designed to welcome members of the congregation and community into the power of healing within the Body of Christ. 4. "Perspectives on Health Care Reform" led by Rev. Dr. Annari Griesel (Chaplain, JFK Medical Center), Dr. Lisa Williams, Pediatric Physican, Private Practice, Garrick Stoldt,Chief Financial Officer of St. Peter's Hospital

12:45-1:30 Lunch

1:45-2:45 Workshops: Session II 1. "Hospital Ministry for Lay Leaders" led by Professor Raynard Smith Caring for one another has always been a part of being Christian community together. How one communicates this has been a challenge and opportunity as well. This workshop will explore the nuts and bolts of demonstrating care in the context of hospital visitations. Its aim is to equip lay people to conduct effective caring ministry in a hospital setting. Listening skills, the do's and don'ts of hospital visitation, and use of spiritual resources shall be discussed. 2. "Pastoral Care with Addictions" led by Dr. Willard Ashley How does Christianity help in the healing of addictions? What are the 12 reasons for relapses? How can your church offer hope, healing and compassion for persons suffering from addictions? 3. "Worship that Heals" led by Professor House & Rev. Dr. Richard Ruch and elders/members of the Metuchen Reformed Church This workshop will introduce participants to various aspects of the church's healing ministries, including attention to creating and offering worship services specifically designed to welcome members of the congregation and community into the power of healing within the Body of Christ. 4. "Healing Through Vitalizing Spirituality of Joy" [Korean language/context] led by Dr. Angela Son This workshop will examine the Beatitudes and focus on human emotions of joy explicated in Karl Barth's theological anthropology and Heinz Kohut's psychology of the self. The workshop will then propose joy as the pinnacle of human experience in their relationship to God, agents of joy as a new image of pastoral care, and healing through vitalizing spirituality of joy.

3:00-3:45 Closing Service of Lament, Praise & Prayer for the Whole New Brunswick area community

Cost: $20.00 for morning; $35.00 per person, whole day, including lunch; $20.00 for students

CEUs: Particpation in whole day, .5 continuing education units, one-half to one unit cost, $25.00