As we strive to start 2,000 new congregations by 2020, the ordained leaders for those churches will pass through seminaries. Disciples seminarians are an important part of the church, and HELM works in partnership with seminaries across the country to provide networking opportunities and additional resources.

The primary way we minister to and with seminarians is the Seminarians Conference. Registration for the 2009 Disciples Seminarians Conference is open to all M.Div. students who have completed a year of study. Scheduled for March 5-8 in Nashville, Tenn., the conference will give seminarians opportunities to meet other new Disciples leaders and learn how the church can help them and the congregation or organization they lead to minister faithfully and effectively. The conference is sponsored by Disciples general ministries and organized by Higher Education & Leadership Ministries. Registration is $95.

• Important details about the Seminarians Conference

Another way to stay in touch is to subscribe to our seminarians listserv. It offers updates on class offerings, general denominational news, special events, and other opportunities. To subscribe, visit http://www.helmdisciples.org/listserv/. If you have any questions about the Seminarians Conference, or if you have a suggestion for ways to improve our work with seminarians, feel free to contact HELM by e-mail or by phone at (314) 991-3000 if you have any questions.