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Spouses of Seminary students play a vital role in the North Park community.
Partners in Ministry seeks to give spouses the opportunity to learn, grow, and discover their unique identity in Christ.
With this goal in mind, two programs, Partners in Ministry (PIM) and
its educational branch, Partners' Enrichment Program (PEP), have been
established. Designed to work in tandem, PIM and PEP offer opportunities
to gain support, friendship, spiritual growth, education, and practical
skills. Together they help spouses discover and nurture the gifts
God has given them and prepare them for their future beyond seminary.
Community life at seminary can be a wonderful experience as we work
together. If you feel these programs would benefit you while you are
at North Park, feel free to contact us. Our hope is that PIM and PEP
will be tools to help you receive the spiritual support you need and
to establish friendships that will last a lifetime.
Partners in Ministry has existed
since the Seminary began in 1891. We are the Seminary division of
Covenant Women Ministries, but also serve male spouses of female students.
The mission of PIM is to be a support to spouses of Seminary students
and to provide opportunities for growth and ministry. We try to make
this happen through:
Small Groups: Bible Studies, Prayer Support, Friendships
Social Events: Fall Kick-off Party, Christmas Party, Spring Banquet
Service Ministries: Meal Ministry to the Sick, Baby Showers, Emergency
Needs
Retreats
PIM 2008-2009 Information: Calendar of Events, Current Board Members, Photos of Events
PEP was established through funding from Covenant Women Ministries
to meet the educational needs of Seminary spouses. In addition to
the opportunity spouses have to audit Seminary courses, PEP is designed
specifically to address issues you might face in future years as partners
in ministry.
Classes offer a variety of learning experiences centered upon the
spiritual, biblical, and practical aspects of ministry.
Some of the general topics offered through PEP classes are:
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Discipleship training |
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Congregational life |
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Counseling skills |
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Old and New Testament studies |
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Leadership training |
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Current family issues |
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Up front skills |
Watch for registration and course descriptions at the beginning
of every quarter.
All PIM and PEP events offer reimbursement for childcare expenses.
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