We need help to find a path forward in these challenging times. AI is rewriting the script, online is still a tough hill to climb, and schools are often slow to change. But in the new environment that’s emerging, there will be all the more desire for education that forms the heart and transforms the whole person.
A schedule for our faculty retreat on Aug. 4-6 is posted below!
Rooms are available at the Asbury Inn for only $109 a night – but to get this special rate you must reserve your room by Friday, July 11.
Last year the retreat was completely full and we had a wait list, so don’t delay!
Get your room before they’re gone; see below for booking instructions.
We’ll be resting and reconnecting at Asbury Theological Seminary. But we’ll also be exploring how we as educators can take the opportunity of the “AI/Online Education Apocalypse” to refocus on what matters most. Students have a deep yearning to be seen and heard, and to be shaped in Christlikeness for mission in the world. The algorithmization of everything makes what we have to offer them more valuable than it ever was.
We’ve also lined up two amazing “field trip” experiences. After gathering at Asbury in gorgeous Wilmore, Ky., we’ll get a private tour at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and encounter this unique historic community, which flourished when it was able to connect daily work to faith and mission, but faced challenges when it lost the ability to make this connection. Then we’ll visit Old World Timber, a modern workplace shaped by Christian faith, where they’re helping troubled workers get back on their feet while delivering a product that beautifies the world. After a tour of OWT’s workplace, we’re looking forward to lunch with their work crew!
There will be no fee to attend the retreat. If you cover your travel, we’ll provide the meals and all the rest – including, especially, the rest.
To join us, please take two minutes to register for the retreat.
We’ll be meeting from dinner on Monday, August 4 until lunch on Wednesday, August 6.
Dinner on Monday and Tuesday as well as lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday will be provided. If you stay at the Asbury Inn, breakfast is included with your room.
Highlights will include:
- Guided reflection and conversation on how to educate the heart in the “AI moment,” to revitalize our calling in theological education
- Real community and collaboration on field trips to immersive environments, historical and modern
- World-class workshops facilitated by longtime friend of the Fellowship Nathan Hitchcock
Here’s the schedule for the retreat; more details are on the way!
Monday, August 4
6:00pm Dinner and conversation at Solomon’s Porch
Tuesday, August 5
8:00am Gather at Asbury, depart for Shaker Village
9:00am Private Group Tour at Shaker Village
10:30am Explore Shaker Village
12:00pm Lunch at the Trustees’ Table at Shaker Village
1:00pm Depart Shaker Village
2:00pm Group conversation at Asbury
3:00pm Free time in the afternoon
6:00pm Dinner and conversation at Solomon’s Porch
Wednesday, August 6
8:00am Gather at Asbury, group conversation
9:00am Depart for Old World Timber
9:30am Tour of Old World Timber
10:30am Group conversation at Old World Timber
12:00pm Lunch with the crew at Old World Timber
1:00pm Transport provided to the airport or back to Asbury
If you’re flying, arrive in Lexington; the Asbury Inn has an airport shuttle.
To join us, please take two minutes to register for the retreat.
Then, to book a room at the Asbury Inn:
- Go to the Asbury Inn website
- In the upper right corner, click “Book Your Stay”
- You’ll get a message with information for students. Just click “Continue”
- Enter check-in (Aug. 4) and check-out (Aug. 6) dates and the promo code karam25 then click “GO”
- Scroll down to the room listing and click “Book Now”
Like we said, last year we ran out of spaces, so don’t delay!
Register to attend and reserve your room for the Aug. 4-6 faculty retreat today!
