You are cordially invited to a night of fellowship at a Gala Dinner to celebrate our Presbyterian heritage.
Friday, October 9, 2015
6:00 p.m. Reception at the Manse
7:00 p.m. Dinner in the Fellowship Center
Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. M. Craig Barnes, President and Professor of Pastoral Ministry
Princeton Theological Seminary
$40 per person
Space is limited; register early. Jacket and tie are suggested.
M. Craig Barnes is the seventh president of Princeton Theological Seminary. He began his presidency in January 2013, and also serves as professor of pastoral ministry. Barnes earned his Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Seminary in 1981 and his Ph.D. in church history from the University of Chicago in 1992.
Before becoming president of Princeton, Barnes was a chaired professor at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary while also serving as the pastor and head of staff of Shadyside Presbyterian Church. He previously served pastorates in Madison, Wisconsin, and at the National Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC. He is a frequent lecturer and preacher at conferences, academic gatherings, and in congregations across the country. He is the author of eight books, including Body and Soul: Reclaiming the Heidelberg Catechism, The Pastor as Minor Poet, and Searching for Home, and he also serves as a columnist for The Christian Century.
His writing and academic work reflect his deep commitment to the theological formation of pastors to lead the church in changing times.
