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Date: 15 May 2018 (Tuesday) Time: 9.00am - 12.30pm Venue: Trinity Theological College, Multi-purpose Hall (Level 1) Speakers: Rev. Dr Simon Chan & Rev. Dr Jimmy Tan Resource Persons: Rev. Dr Niam Kai Huey & Rev. Joseph Goh Specially for: Pastors and Christian workers Free admission. Register now at www.ttc.edu.sg Spiritual formation has become a popular catchphrase in Christian circles today. Yet its meaning can easily be misunderstood. Hence it needs further explanation regarding its distinctive contribution to the Christian life. This half-day seminar seeks to create greater awareness of the nature of and need for spiritual formation in the congregation, why it is important for the minister and his flock, and the roles pastors and pastoral staff could play in what could well be one of the most critical ministries in today’s stressful world. We would like to introduce various resources and answer basic questions relating to this undertaking: how do I prepare myself for this ministry? Where do I begin if I want to provide soul care for my congregation? Are there dangers and pitfalls to avoid? Christian Spiritual Formation: Its Nature, Potential and Pitfalls

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Date: 15 May 2018 (Tuesday)Time: 9.00am - 12.30pmVenue: Trinity Theological College, Multi-purpose Hall (Level 1)Speakers: Rev. Dr Simon Chan & Rev. Dr Jimmy TanResource Persons: Rev. Dr Niam Kai Huey & Rev. Joseph GohSpecially for: Pastors and Christian workers

Free admission. Register now at www.ttc.edu.sg

Spiritual formation has become a popular catchphrase in Christian circles today. Yet its meaning can easily be misunderstood. Hence it needs further explanation regarding its distinctive contribution to the Christian life. This half-day seminar seeks to create greater awareness of the nature of and need for spiritual formation in the congregation, why it is important for the minister and his �ock, and the roles pastors and pastoral sta� could play in what could well be one of the most critical ministries in today’s stressful world. We would like to introduce various resources and answer basic questions relating to this undertaking: how do I prepare myself for this ministry? Where do I begin if I want to provide soul care for my congregation? Are there dangers and pitfalls to avoid?

Christian Spiritual Formation:Its Nature, Potential and Pitfalls