Doctor of Ministry students & faculty of the Blessing Based Spiritual Nurture program at UTS at their graduation, December 2007. Dr. Donald B Rogers, PhD, Dr. Jacqueline Nowak, D.Min., The Rev. Dr. Leanne Hadley, M.Div., D.Min. provided leadership for this creative approach to ministry.

A new doctoral cohort will begin in August 2008:

Developing the Theory, Practices and Power of
Spiritual Nurture Ministries through Prayer and Blessing
Mentor, Dr. Jacqueline Nowak, Blessing Center Director

This Doctor of Ministry group will engage in cooperative learning, experiencing the basic model of Blessing Based Spiritual Nurture and being challenged to explore its potential in a variety of ministry contexts. Blessing Based Spiritual Nurture (BBSN) is spiritual formation grounded in respect for children and all persons as inestimably valuable to God.

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