Rev. Dr. Gordon T. Smith Vocational Discernment Seminar

Navigating Mid-Life Transitions: Calling, Work & Adult Spirituality

Offered by Vocatio Creation and Evangelical Community Church in partnership withHKPES
2 October 2010
Space is limited•No translation is provided（座位有限、英語演講、不設傳譯）

This is a seminar for Christians at all stages of life but particularly those who are facing mid-life transitions. The seminar will consider the classic principles and wisdom of good vocational discernment and the dynamic character of the calling of Christ, whether at home or at work, to the church or the marketplace, to a single life or married life. The particular focus will be on the middle years – how this wisdom can provide us with good counsel and encouragement to navigate these years with confidence.

Session I: Discerning Vocation (9.30-11.00am)
An overview of the principles of vocational discernment. How do we know and discern the calling of God upon our lives when it comes to our work? How can a dynamic adult spirituality more intentionally inform and shape the contours of our lives as we make sense of the competing demands on our time and attention?

Session II: The Mid-life Years (11.15am-12.45pm)
An examination of how the classic wisdom and principles of vocational discernment have relevance to women and men in mid-life. We will explore how these can be some of the best years of our lives, but also how they can be difficult, challenging and vulnerable years. What are the unique features of vocational discernment in this stage of life?

Session III: Gaining Wisdom & Encouragement from Good Conversation (Workshop) (2.00-3.30pm)
Drawing on Courage and Calling: The Study Guide (by Soo-Inn Tan & Gordon Smith), we will learn of the value of a discussion partner through guided reflection on the application of what we have been learning in this seminar.

Session IV: From Fear to Courage – Knowing the Presence & Benediction of God for Our Journey (3.45-5.00pm)
This session will probe more fully how fear is the greatest obstacle to the fulfillment of our vocations and equip us to name our fears and respond to them intentionally. We will also consider how our mid-life years need to also be a season in which anticipate the exercise of vocation in our senior years.

When

2 October 2010 (Saturday) 9.30am-5.00pm

Where

ECC Ministry Centre, Unit 226, 2/F, Hankow Centre, 5 Hankow Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (TST MTR Exit E or L4)
For a location map, please click here.

Cost

$350 (excluding lunch and books)

Register

To register, please download the flyer here and return the registration form with your cheque payment made payable to Vocatio Creation Limited to Suite A, 12/F, Empire Land Commercial Centre, 81-85 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Alternatively you may deposit the fees into our Hang Seng Bank account 768-121790-883 and fax us the payment slip together with the form. A conformation letter will be emailed to you upon receipt of your registration with full payment. No refund will be considered after registration but transfer is permitted.

For further information, please contact us at:

Tel: (852) 2144 4900
Fax: (852) 3575 7414
Email: vcl@vocatiocreation.com.hk
URL: www.vocatiocreation.com.hk

General Terms & Conditions

Application & Payment

1. Please send the registration form with your payment in crossed cheque made payable to “Vocatio Creation Limited” to: Suite A, 12/F, Empire Land Commercial Centre, 81-85 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Alternatively you may deposit the fees into our Hang Seng Bank account: 768-121790-883. Please fax the payment slip together with your registration form to us at (852) 3020-1774. Please note we do not accept applications in person at our above mailing address.

2. If you enroll in more than one person, please fill out a separate registration form for each applicant. Please list out all the applicants on the bank receipt or on the back of the cheque.

3. Registration is complete only if it is accompanied by full payment. Fees paid are not refundable. Fees will only be refunded if the seminar is full or cancelled. No refund will be considered after registration but transfer is permitted.

Admission

1. Admission is made on a first-come first-served basis. Late applications will only be considered if there are still vacant places.

2. We reserve the right to cancel the event if there is insufficient enrolment or unforeseen difficulties arising from mounting the retreat. We may, at our discretion, refuse to admit an applicant.

3. Your admission will be confirmed by email, but we shall not be responsible for any delivery failure. Please contact us if you do not receive our confirmation 5 days before the event starting date.

4. We will make every effort to ensure that the retreat meet at the place and time advertised, and with the same speaker(s). However, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary.

Adverse Weather Arrangements

If the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or the Typhoon Signal No.8 or above is hoisted at the following hours, the seminar will be suspended as below: