APPLICATION
PROCESS

SCHEDULE


LAWS LODGE
CONFERENCE CENTER

QUESTIONS

This workshop is designed particularly for pastors and church leaders who are committed to the ways writing can be a spiritual practice, an expression of the pastoral imagination, and a service to the church and the world. From articles and reviews to curricula and books, from memoirs and poetry to blogs and children’s novels, the possibilities for the committed writer are wonderful. In a small group setting, participants will have the opportunity to develop their skills, share ideas and drafts of work, explore possibilities for publication, and—most of all—nurture their passion for writing, while residing and working on the 67-acre park-like campus of Louisville Seminary.

Our workshop leader is Dr. J. Bradley Wigger who teaches both writing and education at Louisville Seminary. He has written for general, church, and academic audiences alike, including numerous articles and essays and books for scholars, families, and children. He was Consulting Editor for the Jossey-Bass Faith and Families book series, and for many years he was the editor of the journal, Family Ministry. Most recently he has been studying creativity and imagination in children and hopes to write his next book on the subject.

Tuition Free

Louisville Seminary, in partnership with The Collegeville Institute
offers this workshop tuition free, and will cover room and board at Louisville Seminary's Laws Lodge. Participants will provide their own travel expenses to and from the workshop. Those who join the workshop will be expected to reside at Laws Lodge on the seminary campus throughout the entire week. The program is limited to 12 participants.

Application deadline is June 20.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete applications include three pieces.

1. Application form

2. 2-page current resume

3. Writing sample (1,000 words or less)

Note: There will be some reading and writing preparation in the months preceding this workshop.

Detailed Directions for Completing the Application Process
Select the application form above and complete it in one sitting. E-mail it along with your resume and writing sample to lmarch@lpts.edu