Decatur, GA — June 22 is the application deadline for a unique spiritual renewal experience offered for mid-career pastors by Columbia Theological Seminary's Center for Lifelong Learning. Journey of Faith: A Pilgrimage of Discernment for Ministry including a two-week pilgrimage to the Holy Land and two short retreats.

Participant costs for travel, accommodations, meals, and materials for the pilgrimage will be paid through a grant from the CF Foundation, through its Holy Land Pastoral Renewal Program. The only cost for those selected to participate will be a registration fee of $250 and miscellaneous personal expenses.

Travel to the Holy Land is Oct. 28-Nov. 11, 2009, with an orientation retreat Sept. 22-24 and a follow-up retreat Jan. 5-7.

"Journey of Faith" is open to pastors of any denomination who are between the ages of 35-55 and have 5 or more years in ordained ministry and who are currently in active service to a congregation. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants.

For an application: www.ctsnet.edu/LL/Journey.aspx

For more information: journeyoffaith@ctsnet.edu

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