2010 Conference Program

June 5-7, 2010
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Saturday, June 5, 2010

Rev. Dr. Kenneth McFayden will be the opening Keynote Speaker for the 30th Annual Conference.

An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Dr. McFayden is a noted expert on the theory and practice of leadership. He is currently the Dean and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Seminary. His research work and seminar presentations have focused on leadership, team development, strategic planning and conflict management.

Sunday, June 6, 2010
Rev. Sheldon (Shelly) Culver was a member of the Steering Committee during the second year of IMN's existence. An IMN member for 29 years, she has done several interim ministries as well as settled pastorates and held judicatory positions since her ordination in 1974 as a United Church of Christ (UCC) minister. She has also been a member of the IMN  and the Eden Seminary faculties. Rev. Culver is currently the UCC Conference Minister (administrator) for Southern Illinois. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies and Art History from Washington University  and a Master's of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary. She currently lives in Illinois near St. Louis. She brings to her role as preacher a wealth of direct experience, excellent communication skills and an active concern for the issues interims face every day.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune will be the Keynote Speaker for the closing plenary session of the Annual Conference.