Marlene Bogard is an ordained minister with the Western District Conference, Mennonite Church USA, where she servies as full-time Minister of Christian Nurture and Resource Library Director. She has received certification in C-Prep (Christian Relationship Enhancement and Prevention) and is a certified trainer in the Prevention of Clergy Misconduct from the FaithTrust Institute. She has also received a MM in Christian Ministry from Friends University in Wichita, Kansas and has studied at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary--Great Plains in North Newton, Kansas. Contact Marlene
mbogard@mennowdc.org
316-283-6300
Marlene offers interactive workshops and presentations
that inspire faithful living and learning. Workshop Handouts |
Christian Nurture - Evaluate Christian nurture needs, brainstorm solutions, offer new models
- Promote and train educators in the Gather 'Round curriculum
- Sharpen awareness of Christian education as spiritual formation
- Assist congregations in developing milestone ministry
- Coach congregations on hospitality
- Counsel congregational youth/adult mentoring
- Advise church librarians in policies, collection development and promotion
| | Marriage and Family Ministry - Present seminars and week-end retreats for marriage enhancement using the C-Prep materials (Christian Prevention and Relationship Enhancement)
- Provide resources for nurturing faith in the family
- Evaluate congregational ministry to families and households
- Encourage the development of family rituals and traditions for faith formation
| | Safe Sanctuaries - Raise awareness of the risks and rewards of ministry to children and youth
- Advise congregations in the development of child protection policies
- Provide training in the prevention of clergy misconduct
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