NEWSLETTER

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Southeastern Jurisdiction Association of Older Adults
"Resourcing mid and later life disciples for the abundant life."
DR. PAUL CHILCOTE TO LEAD ALLERS ACADEMY
The Norman T. Allers Academy is a cooperative training and mentoring ministry designed to provide UM-GBHM approved coursework  for para-professional certification in Older Adult Ministry.  Para-professional course are offered in a three-year cycle for adult workers who are seeking to improve their skills in working in the care or ministry of older adults.  Click on  www.gbhem.org/site/pp.aspx to obtain updated information.
This academy is designed to complement other existing training, course of study and special training for ministry with older adults.
The Academy is rooted in our Wesleyan tradition and is open to all Christians in an academic environment that unites rigorous intellectual challenge with networking opporptunities, skill development, validation of vocational call, and spiritual formation.  The Academy incorporates dialogue and reciprocal teaching and learning of best practices for the 21st Century.  Go to
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center  to request brochure. You may also register for the August 10-13 Wisdom and Grace Conference..

CONFEREES TO ELECT 2010 OFFICERS

The following members have agreed to have their names placed into nominations for 2010 election three offices that become open:

Vice President for Programs -- Rodney Powell (NC)
Vice President for Development -- Charles Williams (Tenn)
Treasurer -- Douglas I. Watts   (WNC)
Respectfully submitted by:
Phil Brown, Chair of Nominations
Sara Kelley
Luci Cromer

Our membership is inclusive of all mid and later life adults who reside in the boundaries of the Southeastern Jurisdiction. Nominations are presented at the annual meeting of the SEJAOA.  Nominations are open and nominees must have given prior approval before bringing their nomination.   During our annual “Wisdom and Grace Conference” annual meeting the membership elects the Executive Committee and the Association’s design team. Members from each conference choose 3 of their members to represent them to the design team.  We are basically a grassroots association with deep passion for doing the ministry of Christ by keeping ourselves equipped for service in and through the local church.