Training Seminar for Leaders

Madison, Wisconsin - Coming Summer 2011


A significant feature that sets the Bethel Series apart from other Bible programs is training.

An integral part of the program is the Training Seminar which provides an overview of the Old and New Testaments and trains leaders in the administration of the program, thereby ensuring the continued success of the Bethel Series in your church.

Dr. Robert Smith has served as our principal instructor for several years.  "Bob" is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School.  He served in the U.S. Navy and practiced law for eleven years before being called as Minister of Word and Sacrament.  He attended Columbia Seminary and Lexington Seminary for his theological training.  Bob has served as the pastor of churches and as a faculty member at Columbia Seminary where he organized and directed the Lay Institute of Biblical Studies.  His background in the secular world, his theological training, his experiences as a pastor of churches, his implementation of the Bethel Series program in four different churches, have all served to develop an outstanding instructor for the Bethel Series Training Seminar.

Spouses are encouraged to attend for a special reduced rate.

To enroll your church in the Bethel Series and register for the Training Seminar, please complete our registration form today!

If your congregation is already enrolled in the program, please complete our Bethel Series Registration Form to register your pastor, other staff members, or formerly trained Bethel teachers in our Seminar.

More about Madison ...

Madison is the home of the Bethel Series. Our capital city, centered on a narrow isthmus bound by four lakes, charms visitors with its enchanting beauty.

Madison is also the home of the University of Wisconsin (UW) campus and all of its cultural advantages. State Street Mall is a hub of activity. An interesting mix of shops and restaurants awaits your exploration.

There are endless possibilities for recreation during your free time, including golf, boating, swimming and tennis.

“The teaching and training provided at the orientation clinic was excellent. The intense walk through the Scriptures we had in Madison will enhance my Bible study teaching for years to come.”

Rev. Scott A. Stai
Hope Lutheran Church
Brule, Wisconsin