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In addition to an in-depth, comprehensive experience in spiritual formation, participants learn about the history and development of the Christian spiritual life, and are encouraged to live out their call through the recovery of the disciplines of daily prayer and engaging in personal and group spiritual guidance. Presenters will include Loyd Allen, Ph.D., professor of Church History and Spiritual Formation at McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University in Atlanta, Georgia. Allen will give three lectures on "Christian Pilgrimage" on Tuesday, June 24, at 9:00 a.m. and Thursday, June 26, at 9:00 a.m. Larry Peacock, author of Openings (Upper Room, 2003), will lead afternoon sessions on "Reflecting on the Spiritual Journey" on Monday, June 23, at 7:30 p.m. and "Academy as Pilgrimage: A Journey for the Sake of Others" on Tuesday, June 24, at 2:30 p.m. Hazelyn McComas, a faculty member of the Academy, will present a session on "The Bible as Pilgrimage" on Tuesday, June 24, at 2:30 p.m.
The 25th Anniversary Celebration is open to Academy forum members, persons who have previously participated in the two-year Academy, spouses, guests, faculty and advisory board members. (See related story "Academy for Spiritual Formation Celebrates 25 Years.") The General Board of Discipleship's mission is to support annual conference and local church leaders for their task of equipping world-changing disciples. An agency of The United Methodist Church, GBOD (www.gbod.org) is located at 1908 Grand Ave. in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, call the Media Relations Office toll free at 877-899-2780, ext. 7017.
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