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		<title>Sioux Falls Seminary</title>
		<description>News from Sioux Falls Seminary</description>
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			<title>Seminar for Women: Reflecting on the Power of Conversation</title>
			<link>http://sfseminary.edu/news/?newsid=297</link>
			<pubDate>Feb 03, 2012</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Imagine a world in which people truly listen.  Join us on Friday, March 30, and reflect on the power of conversation.  Regardless of your professional or personal surroundings, conversation is vital to everything you do.  But what is it that makes conversation succeed and fail?  <br />
<br />
Come and discover how to be fully engaged in the conversations of your life--to be present in the heart, mind, and souls of those around you.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Who:</b><br />
for all women<br />
<br />
<b>Cost:</b><br />
$25 per person<br />
(include, lunch by Chef Dominique's, materials, and snacks)<br />
<br />
<b>Speaker:</b><br />
Mary Verstraete is a professional coach, an acknowledged leader, writer, speaker, and trainer who has worked for over twenty-five years with established and emerging Christian leaders.<br />
<br />
<b>Time and Location:</b><br />
Friday, March 30, 2012<br />
8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<br />
Sioux Falls Seminary<br />
2100 S. Summit Avenue<br />
<br />
<b>Additional Information:</b><br />
If you would like to be added to the mailing list for the Women in Community event series, please e-mail info@sfseminary.edu. <br />
<br />
<b>Special Thanks</b><br />
Thank you to the Spletzer Family Foundation for establishing The Christel Spletzer Endowment: Encouraging Women in Ministry.  Through their support, women in every aspect of life have the opportunity to receive enrichment and encouragement to explore their faith and strengthen their leadership abilities.<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Imagine a world in which people truly listen.  Join us on Friday, March 30, and reflect on the power of conversation.  Regardless of your professional or personal surroundings, conversation is vital to everything you do.  But what is it that makes conversation succeed and fail?  <br />
<br />
Come and discover how to be fully engaged in the conversations of your life--to be present in the heart, mind, and souls of those around you.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Who:</b><br />
for all women<br />
<br />
<b>Cost:</b><br />
$25 per person<br />
(include, lunch by Chef Dominique's, materials, and snacks)<br />
<br />
<b>Speaker:</b><br />
Mary Verstraete is a professional coach, an acknowledged leader, writer, speaker, and trainer who has worked for over twenty-five years with established and emerging Christian leaders.<br />
<br />
<b>Time and Location:</b><br />
Friday, March 30, 2012<br />
8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<br />
Sioux Falls Seminary<br />
2100 S. Summit Avenue<br />
<br />
<b>Additional Information:</b><br />
If you would like to be added to the mailing list for the Women in Community event series, please e-mail info@sfseminary.edu. <br />
<br />
<b>Special Thanks</b><br />
Thank you to the Spletzer Family Foundation for establishing The Christel Spletzer Endowment: Encouraging Women in Ministry.  Through their support, women in every aspect of life have the opportunity to receive enrichment and encouragement to explore their faith and strengthen their leadership abilities.<br />
<br />
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			<title>Hiller Lectureship to Focus on Parents and Teens, feature Chap Clark</title>
			<link>http://sfseminary.edu/news/?newsid=294</link>
			<pubDate>Feb 01, 2012</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Sticky Faith for a HURTing Generation will be the focus of the 2012 Hiller Lectureship on Tuesday, April 17.  Dr. Chap Clark, well-known speaker, writer, and scholar, will share with attendees on the following topics:<br />
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The changing adolescent and the stagnant church;<br />
<br />
Discipleship in a pluralistic, individualistic, and egocentric world;<br />
<br />
Pursuing Sticky Faith: For kids and the rest of us.<br />
<br />
Clark is the Associate Provost of Regional Campuses and Special Projects and Professor of Youth, Family, and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and the Founder of ParenTeen and HURT Seminars.  His diverse background and authentic style give him the ability to speak to all ages in a way that connects.<br />
<br />
Cost to attend the 2012 Hiller Lectureship will be $25 per person, which includes lunch.  To be included in the mailing list, please e-mail info@sfseminary.edu.<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sticky Faith for a HURTing Generation will be the focus of the 2012 Hiller Lectureship on Tuesday, April 17.  Dr. Chap Clark, well-known speaker, writer, and scholar, will share with attendees on the following topics:<br />
<br />
The changing adolescent and the stagnant church;<br />
<br />
Discipleship in a pluralistic, individualistic, and egocentric world;<br />
<br />
Pursuing Sticky Faith: For kids and the rest of us.<br />
<br />
Clark is the Associate Provost of Regional Campuses and Special Projects and Professor of Youth, Family, and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and the Founder of ParenTeen and HURT Seminars.  His diverse background and authentic style give him the ability to speak to all ages in a way that connects.<br />
<br />
Cost to attend the 2012 Hiller Lectureship will be $25 per person, which includes lunch.  To be included in the mailing list, please e-mail info@sfseminary.edu.<br />
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			<title>Professor Shares thoughts on Legislation</title>
			<link>http://sfseminary.edu/news/?newsid=296</link>
			<pubDate>Jan 31, 2012</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, January 31, 2012, Dr. Philip Thompson shared his thoughts on the joint resolution passed by South Dakota lawmakers suggesting that South Dakota schools can use the Bible inside the classroom.<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[On Tuesday, January 31, 2012, Dr. Philip Thompson shared his thoughts on the joint resolution passed by South Dakota lawmakers suggesting that South Dakota schools can use the Bible inside the classroom.<br />
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<iframe src="http://www.keloland.com/_video/_videoplayer_embed.cfm?VideoFile=120131bible" frameborder="0" width="326" height="330" name="videoplayer" id="embediframe" scrolling="No"></iframe>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Spring Courses Announced for sioux falls seminary and sfsOmaha</title>
			<link>http://sfseminary.edu/news/?newsid=295</link>
			<pubDate>Jan 05, 2012</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[<A HREF="http://www.sfseminary.edu/pdf/contentmgmt/sfsOmaha_Spring2012Courses.pdf"><b>sfsOmaha Courses for Spring 2012</b></A><br />
<br />
Supervised Ministry, Mondays 5:30-6:20 p.m.<br />
Location: Tschetter Academic Building, Room 346, Grace University<br />
<br />
Sermon Delivery, Mondays 6:30-8:20 p.m.<br />
Location: Tschetter Academic Building, Room 346, Grace University<br />
<br />
Christian Heritage II, Thursdays 6-8:50 p.m. (2/9, 23; 3/15, 29; 4/19; 5/3, 17)<br />
Location: Harper Center, Room 4052, Creighton<br />
<br />
New Testament Literature, Thursdays 6-8:50 p.m. (2/2, 16; 3/1, 22; 4/5, 26; 5/10)<br />
Location: Harper Center, Room 4052, Creighton<br />
<br />
<A HREF="http://www.sfseminary.edu/academics/index.php?id=184&parentid=32"><b>Sioux Falls Seminary Courses for Spring 2012</b></A><br />
<br />
<b>Anyone Can Audit a Course</b><br />
Considering Seminary?  Interested in taking a seminary course for fun?  Try auditing a course.  Anyone can audit course offerings at Sioux Falls Seminary for $50 per credit hour.<br />
<br />
<b>Register Today</b><br />
Contact the Registrar's Office at Sioux Falls Seminary by calling 800.440.6227 or e-mailing registrar@sfseminary.edu.  ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<A HREF="http://www.sfseminary.edu/pdf/contentmgmt/sfsOmaha_Spring2012Courses.pdf"><b>sfsOmaha Courses for Spring 2012</b></A><br />
<br />
Supervised Ministry, Mondays 5:30-6:20 p.m.<br />
Location: Tschetter Academic Building, Room 346, Grace University<br />
<br />
Sermon Delivery, Mondays 6:30-8:20 p.m.<br />
Location: Tschetter Academic Building, Room 346, Grace University<br />
<br />
Christian Heritage II, Thursdays 6-8:50 p.m. (2/9, 23; 3/15, 29; 4/19; 5/3, 17)<br />
Location: Harper Center, Room 4052, Creighton<br />
<br />
New Testament Literature, Thursdays 6-8:50 p.m. (2/2, 16; 3/1, 22; 4/5, 26; 5/10)<br />
Location: Harper Center, Room 4052, Creighton<br />
<br />
<A HREF="http://www.sfseminary.edu/academics/index.php?id=184&parentid=32"><b>Sioux Falls Seminary Courses for Spring 2012</b></A><br />
<br />
<b>Anyone Can Audit a Course</b><br />
Considering Seminary?  Interested in taking a seminary course for fun?  Try auditing a course.  Anyone can audit course offerings at Sioux Falls Seminary for $50 per credit hour.<br />
<br />
<b>Register Today</b><br />
Contact the Registrar's Office at Sioux Falls Seminary by calling 800.440.6227 or e-mailing registrar@sfseminary.edu.  ]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>SFS Prepares for Accreditation Visit: Third Party Comment Notice</title>
			<link>http://sfseminary.edu/news/?newsid=293</link>
			<pubDate>Dec 09, 2011</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Seminary is seeking comments from the public about the school in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its accrediting agencies. <br />
<br />
The school will host a visit March 12-14, 2012, with teams representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Theological Schools. Sioux Falls Seminary has been accredited by the Commission since 1978 and the Association since 1968. The team will review the institution's ongoing ability to meet the criteria and standards for accreditation. <br />
<br />
The public is invited to submit comments regarding the school:<br />
<br />
Public Comment on Sioux Falls Seminary<br />
Higher Learning Commission<br />
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools<br />
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500<br />
Chicago, IL 60604-1411<br />
<br />
Comments may also be submitted on the Commission's website at www.ncahlc.org.<br />
<br />
Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing and signed.  All comments must be received by February 10, 2012. <br />
<br />
<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Seminary is seeking comments from the public about the school in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its accrediting agencies. <br />
<br />
The school will host a visit March 12-14, 2012, with teams representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Theological Schools. Sioux Falls Seminary has been accredited by the Commission since 1978 and the Association since 1968. The team will review the institution's ongoing ability to meet the criteria and standards for accreditation. <br />
<br />
The public is invited to submit comments regarding the school:<br />
<br />
Public Comment on Sioux Falls Seminary<br />
Higher Learning Commission<br />
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools<br />
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500<br />
Chicago, IL 60604-1411<br />
<br />
Comments may also be submitted on the Commission's website at www.ncahlc.org.<br />
<br />
Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing and signed.  All comments must be received by February 10, 2012. <br />
<br />
<br />
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			<title>2011 Advent Devotional Booklet Available</title>
			<link>http://sfseminary.edu/news/?newsid=289</link>
			<pubDate>Dec 03, 2011</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[<A HREF="http://www.sfseminary.edu/pdf/contentmgmt/2011_AdventDevotionals_BookFormat.pdf"><b>Download: Book Format for Duplication</b></A><br />
<A HREF="http://www.sfseminary.edu/pdf/contentmgmt/2011_AdventDevotionals_ReadingFormat.pdf"><b>Download: Reading Format for Online Viewing</b></A><br />
<br />
Each year, members of the Sioux Falls Seminary community write devotionals--one for each week of Advent and one for Christmas Day. Each features suggested scripture readings and a prayer. This year we are pleased to have Sioux Falls Seminary alumni as our writers.<br />
<br />
It is our hope that the booklets will help illustrate the true meaning of this blessed season and assist you and your congregation in preparing for the celebration of Christ's birth.<br />
<br />
Please share the devotionals with others and feel free to duplicate and copy the .pdf in book format for distribution as a book.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<A HREF="http://www.sfseminary.edu/pdf/contentmgmt/2011_AdventDevotionals_BookFormat.pdf"><b>Download: Book Format for Duplication</b></A><br />
<A HREF="http://www.sfseminary.edu/pdf/contentmgmt/2011_AdventDevotionals_ReadingFormat.pdf"><b>Download: Reading Format for Online Viewing</b></A><br />
<br />
Each year, members of the Sioux Falls Seminary community write devotionals--one for each week of Advent and one for Christmas Day. Each features suggested scripture readings and a prayer. This year we are pleased to have Sioux Falls Seminary alumni as our writers.<br />
<br />
It is our hope that the booklets will help illustrate the true meaning of this blessed season and assist you and your congregation in preparing for the celebration of Christ's birth.<br />
<br />
Please share the devotionals with others and feel free to duplicate and copy the .pdf in book format for distribution as a book.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Seminary Choir Surprises Mall Shoppers with Hallelujah Chorus Flash Mob</title>
			<link>http://sfseminary.edu/news/?newsid=291</link>
			<pubDate>Dec 02, 2011</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, December 1, 2011, the Sioux Falls Seminary Community Choir, under the direction of Ted Faszer, surprised shoppers at the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls by breaking into the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah.  <br />
<br />
The 35th annual Messiah Concert will be held on Sunday, December 4, at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Sioux Falls.  The event is free and open to the public.  <br />
<br />
<A HREF="http://youtu.be/L2FFNIdv2uk"><B>View the Flash Mob</B></A>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[On Thursday, December 1, 2011, the Sioux Falls Seminary Community Choir, under the direction of Ted Faszer, surprised shoppers at the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls by breaking into the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah.  <br />
<br />
The 35th annual Messiah Concert will be held on Sunday, December 4, at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Sioux Falls.  The event is free and open to the public.  <br />
<br />
<A HREF="http://youtu.be/L2FFNIdv2uk"><B>View the Flash Mob</B></A>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>35th Annual Handel's Messiah on Dec. 4</title>
			<link>http://sfseminary.edu/news/?newsid=290</link>
			<pubDate>Oct 25, 2011</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[<A HREF="http://www.sfseminary.edu/pdf/contentmgmt/Outlined_Poster_2011.pdf">Download: Event Poster</A><br />
<br />
Join the Sioux Falls Seminary Community Choir for the 35th Annual Handel's Messiah Concert at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4th at First Baptist Church in Sioux Falls.<br />
<br />
The performance is free and open to the public.  No tickets are needed.  Freewill offering for student financial aid will be taken.  To learn more, call 605.336.6588 or e-mail info@sfseminary.edu.  ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<A HREF="http://www.sfseminary.edu/pdf/contentmgmt/Outlined_Poster_2011.pdf">Download: Event Poster</A><br />
<br />
Join the Sioux Falls Seminary Community Choir for the 35th Annual Handel's Messiah Concert at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4th at First Baptist Church in Sioux Falls.<br />
<br />
The performance is free and open to the public.  No tickets are needed.  Freewill offering for student financial aid will be taken.  To learn more, call 605.336.6588 or e-mail info@sfseminary.edu.  ]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Enrollment Up at Sioux Falls Seminary</title>
			<link>http://sfseminary.edu/news/?newsid=288</link>
			<pubDate>Oct 04, 2011</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[<iframe src="http://www.keloland.com/_video/_videoplayer_embed.cfm?VideoFile=111011seminary" frameborder="0" width="326" height="330" name="videoplayer" id="embediframe" scrolling="No"></iframe><br />
Fall enrollment statistics published on October 3,2011 by Sioux Falls Seminary show a significant increase in the graduate school's total headcount.  The total number of students taking courses at Sioux Falls Seminary is up nearly 26% to 220 individuals compared to 175 individuals one year ago.    <br />
<br />
According to school officials, the increase can be contributed to a combination of factors including a large incoming class, emphasis of the school's new, technologically-advanced campus which allows for flexible scheduling and recording of class sessions, the launch of new program offerings in Omaha, and efforts to serve churches and denominations in the region.  <br />
<br />
"A lot of people have worked hard to connect with students in our region and in Omaha who are sensing a call to ministry," said Dr. Mike Hagan, Sioux Falls Seminary President.  "A lot of friends and alumni have been praying, too, and that doesn't hurt."<br />
<br />
Increases were also recorded in enrollment revenues, number of students enrolled in degree programs, number of incoming students, number of Doctor of Ministry students, number of full-time students, and number of auditors.  <br />
<br />
<A HREF="http://www.argusleader.com/article/20111005/VOICES/110050323/Surge-students-S-F-Seminary"><b>Argus Leader: Surge in Students at SF Seminary</b></A><br />
<br />
<A HREF="http://www.argusleader.com/article/20111004/UPDATES/111004072/Seminary-enrollment-up-26-"><br />
<b>Argus Leader: Seminary Enrollment Up</b></A>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe src="http://www.keloland.com/_video/_videoplayer_embed.cfm?VideoFile=111011seminary" frameborder="0" width="326" height="330" name="videoplayer" id="embediframe" scrolling="No"></iframe><br />
Fall enrollment statistics published on October 3,2011 by Sioux Falls Seminary show a significant increase in the graduate school's total headcount.  The total number of students taking courses at Sioux Falls Seminary is up nearly 26% to 220 individuals compared to 175 individuals one year ago.    <br />
<br />
According to school officials, the increase can be contributed to a combination of factors including a large incoming class, emphasis of the school's new, technologically-advanced campus which allows for flexible scheduling and recording of class sessions, the launch of new program offerings in Omaha, and efforts to serve churches and denominations in the region.  <br />
<br />
"A lot of people have worked hard to connect with students in our region and in Omaha who are sensing a call to ministry," said Dr. Mike Hagan, Sioux Falls Seminary President.  "A lot of friends and alumni have been praying, too, and that doesn't hurt."<br />
<br />
Increases were also recorded in enrollment revenues, number of students enrolled in degree programs, number of incoming students, number of Doctor of Ministry students, number of full-time students, and number of auditors.  <br />
<br />
<A HREF="http://www.argusleader.com/article/20111005/VOICES/110050323/Surge-students-S-F-Seminary"><b>Argus Leader: Surge in Students at SF Seminary</b></A><br />
<br />
<A HREF="http://www.argusleader.com/article/20111004/UPDATES/111004072/Seminary-enrollment-up-26-"><br />
<b>Argus Leader: Seminary Enrollment Up</b></A>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Running Toward God's Call?  Preview SFS.</title>
			<link>http://sfseminary.edu/news/?newsid=286</link>
			<pubDate>Sep 20, 2011</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Whether running toward God's call or away from it, we invite you to take a break and refresh.  Attend a Community Preview Day at Sioux Falls Seminary and explore God's call for your life.  Refuel for the journey ahead and visit with others who are also hearing God's call to serve.<br />
<br />
DATES:<br />
Sunday, October 23, 2011 (Omaha)<br />
<br />
Monday, October 24, 2011 (Omaha)<br />
<br />
Thursday, November 3, 2011 (Sioux Falls)<br />
<br />
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 (Sioux Falls)<br />
<br />
Make any day a preview day<br />
<br />
<A HREF="http://www.sfseminary.edu/pdf/contentmgmt/11_12_VisitDayBrochure.pdf">BROCHURE</A><br />
<br />
<A HREF="http://www.sfseminary.edu/visitors/index.php?id=99">REGISTER ONLINE</A><br />
<br />
]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Whether running toward God's call or away from it, we invite you to take a break and refresh.  Attend a Community Preview Day at Sioux Falls Seminary and explore God's call for your life.  Refuel for the journey ahead and visit with others who are also hearing God's call to serve.<br />
<br />
DATES:<br />
Sunday, October 23, 2011 (Omaha)<br />
<br />
Monday, October 24, 2011 (Omaha)<br />
<br />
Thursday, November 3, 2011 (Sioux Falls)<br />
<br />
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 (Sioux Falls)<br />
<br />
Make any day a preview day<br />
<br />
<A HREF="http://www.sfseminary.edu/pdf/contentmgmt/11_12_VisitDayBrochure.pdf">BROCHURE</A><br />
<br />
<A HREF="http://www.sfseminary.edu/visitors/index.php?id=99">REGISTER ONLINE</A><br />
<br />
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