Resource Center for Ministry
Samaritan Center (formerly Presbyterian Counseling Service) has long been recognized as a resource for churches and clergy in this area. We come alongside faith communities in four primary ways: nurturing congregational health, strengthening church leadership, caring for clergy and their families and fostering collaboration among congregational members and among church staff members.
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Consultation Services for Churches and Clergy
Samaritan provides consultation to clergy, congregations and judicatories in the following ways:
- Conflict Mediation
- Congregational Transitions
- Staff and Lay Leadership Training
- Visioning and Strategic Planning
- Coaching for Pastors
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Pastoral Leadership Seminar
The Pastoral Leadership Seminar brings clergy together once a month for two and one-half hours to provide consultation and support.
These monthly meetings are designed to help pastors use a systemic perspective to consider congregational dynamics and their own functioning as leaders.
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Pre-Marriage Seminar
Samaritan Center provides a small group, four-session seminar for couples preparing for marriage. The focus is on helping couples develop the understandings and the relationship skills that will enhance life-long commitment and growth.
In addition to this seminar, Samaritan has a number of therapists who provide individual sessions for couples preparing for marriage and remarriage. Couples usually meet with the therapist for two to four sessions. This may supplement the counseling couples receive from their pastor or simply stand alone as a preparatory series.
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Educational Services
for Congregations
“Thinking Systemically”
Periodically, Samaritan provides opportunities for local church leaders to gather, hear nationally known speakers, and strengthen their skills -- equipping them to be more effective leaders within their congregations.
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“Life-Long Learning ”
Samaritan therapists are available to teach classes, lead small groups, and facilitate workshops and retreats for congregations.
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Career Development
for Clergy
Samaritan offers a program for career development andl life planning. These are open tp clergy and candidates for ministry, those exploring mid-career questions and those who are planning retirement.
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For more information about the services of Samaritan's Resource Center for Ministry, please contact:
Mary Denny, Ph.D.
(206) 527-2273 x328
mdenny@samaritanps.org
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