D Gene Kraus

Education for Ministry

 

Credentials:

1971        Ordained
Eastern Ohio Association
Ohio Conference
United Church of Christ


Post Secondary Degrees:

1968    Bachelor of Arts
(Psychology)
Ohio State University
Columbus OH

1971    Bachelor of Divinity
(Masters of Divinity equivalent)
(Community Organizing Emphasis)
Andover Newton Theological School
Newton Centre MA


Other Education & Independent Study:

1982    Stages of Adult Psychological & Religious Growth & Development
Independent Study
3-Month Sabbatical

1988    Consultation w/ Severely Conflicted Churches
Alban Institute
Washington DC

1990    Advanced Church Executive Workshop:
Congregational Consultation for Judicatory Executives
Alban Institute
Bethesda MD

1991    Clergy Sexual Misconduct Prevention
Center for Prevention of Sexual & Domestic Violence
Seattle WA

1992    Native American Spirituality
(Exploration of personal identity & roots)
Independent Study
3-Month Sabbatical

1999    Computer & Web Design, Development & Production of Resources
Independent Study
3 Month Sabbatical

1999    Web Design
(HTML programming language)
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Garfield Heights OH

1999    Filemaker Pro Development
(Database Design, Development)
Filemaker Developers Conference
San Diego CA

2004    Emotional Intelligence
Certificate Program
Weatherhead School of Management
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland OH

2004    Interim Ministry Basic Training
(Emphasis: system Theory & Practice)
Interim Ministry Network
Argyle TX

2005    Appreciative Inquiry
(Strategic planning & Organization Change)
Independent Study

2007    New Church Leadership Institute
(Principles of Leadership for Planting and Growing New Churches)
Evangelism Minstry Team & Lancaster Theological Seminary