2016 GFM National Staff Conference

SALT AND LIGHT: ENGAGING THE UNIVERSITY IN PRESENCE AND CONVERSATION

Date:  March 15-17, 2016

Location:  Mundelein (University of St. Mary of the Lake) in Chicago

Keynote Speakers:  Dr. Denise-Margaret Thompson 

                                        Dr. Terry Halliday

RSVP and Preparation:  Lorrey Thabet sent an email on January 29 with information about registration, travel, pre- and post-meetings, and pre-course reading and learning. The Registration Announcement and Logistics document can be downloaded from this page. Please do not book flights before you read both of these documents. If you have questions about travel or other logistics, please contact Lorrey.

Pre-Meeting Options, March 14 - 15:

  • Guided Prayer Retreat (open to all staff)
  • Faculty Ministry Planting Cohort Training (invitation only)
  • New Staff Training Years One, Two and Three (for those in the year-long program)
  • Women in the Academy and Professions Advocates Training (invitation only)

Post-Meeting Options, March 17 - 18:

  • Geek Squad: Personal Coaching in Social Media (1 - 3 pm on March 17)
  • Ministry with LGBTQ grad students and faculty with Kate Vosburg
  • GFM South Central Regional Leadership Team Meeting

Hosted by the GFM Leadership Team and the National Meetings & Planning Team    (Marianne Smith, Geoff VanDragt, Kevin Kummer, Jon Dahl, Lorrey Thabet, and Kathy Cooper.