Workshop Three

Francisca Ireland-Verwoerd is an ordained Nazarene minister with a PhD in Wesleyan Aesthetics and Art Pedagogy. Although an autoimmune disease does not allow her to work in traditional ministry roles, she fills her time and vocation with occasional teaching, preaching, writing, art making and hospitality.

Francisca, a citizen of the Netherlands and permanent resident of the US, served with her husband, Rev. Dr. Daryl Ireland, as missionary to the Fiji Islands, Taiwan, and in mission administration. After a midlife crisis, Francisca became more intentional about exploring and expressing art and creativity as part of her spiritual life, ministry, and communication. She is currently working on the first mystery novel in a series that features the life and theology of John Wesley. Also on her heart and hands is the construction of a 7.5’ x 36’ art installation called The Wall of Tears, which promotes the cause of the circa 400,000 migrant children that have entered the US unaccompanied in recent years. She has started the non-profit The Wall of Tears Inc. to raise funds for the artwork and the advocacy.

Daryl and Francisca have one daughter, Emma †, and a son, Alexander who is a senior at Trevecca Nazarene University.

About the Workshop: Based on Rev. Dr. Ireland-Verwoerd’s doctoral studies, training, PhD dissertation, articles, blogs, book chapters and extensive teaching experience with art and embodied practices, this workshop presents the neuroscience behind the transformational power of art viewing and “doing” and leads the participants through various exercises. The participatory part of the workshop follows a template that allows anyone with an interest in and affinity for embodied practice, aesthetics, creative expressions, and art to begin accessing this more “right-brain realm.”

Outcomes:  Participants will have a good grasp of the science behind pedagogy with art and the need for this pedagogy if our goal as ministers is to lead our people into more whole and holy lives. From the presentation and the experience of the exercises, the potential for transformation in spiritual life will become evident.

Francisca Ireland-Verwoerd is an ordained Nazarene minister with a PhD in Wesleyan Aesthetics and Art Pedagogy. Although an autoimmune disease does not allow her to work in traditional ministry roles, she fills her time and vocation with occasional teaching, preaching, writing, art making and hospitality.

Francisca, a citizen of the Netherlands and permanent resident of the US, served with her husband, Rev. Dr. Daryl Ireland, as missionary to the Fiji Islands, Taiwan, and in mission administration. After a midlife crisis, Francisca became more intentional about exploring and expressing art and creativity as part of her spiritual life, ministry, and communication. She is currently working on the first mystery novel in a series that features the life and theology of John Wesley. Also on her heart and hands is the construction of a 7.5’ x 36’ art installation called The Wall of Tears, which promotes the cause of the circa 400,000 migrant children that have entered the US unaccompanied in recent years. She has started the non-profit The Wall of Tears Inc. to raise funds for the artwork and the advocacy.

Daryl and Francisca have one daughter, Emma †, and a son, Alexander who is a senior at Trevecca Nazarene University.

About the Workshop: Based on Rev. Dr. Ireland-Verwoerd’s doctoral studies, training, PhD dissertation, articles, blogs, book chapters and extensive teaching experience with art and embodied practices, this workshop presents the neuroscience behind the transformational power of art viewing and “doing” and leads the participants through various exercises. The participatory part of the workshop follows a template that allows anyone with an interest in and affinity for embodied practice, aesthetics, creative expressions, and art to begin accessing this more “right-brain realm.”

Outcomes:  Participants will have a good grasp of the science behind pedagogy with art and the need for this pedagogy if our goal as ministers is to lead our people into more whole and holy lives. From the presentation and the experience of the exercises, the potential for transformation in spiritual life will become evident.

About the Workshop: The goal of this workshop is for participants to overcome barriers and raise awareness that exist for women with disabilities to experience full inclusion in professional ministry. Daughters with disabilities are included in the prophesying daughters spoken of in Acts 2, and participants will walk through applicable scriptures highlighting these daughters. Participants will be challenged to identify barriers and obstacles that exist in the church for persons with disabilities, specifically those in ministry or those called into ministry. Participants will also be given resources and tools to address these challenges.

Rev. Kari Morris-Guzman has been an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church since 2000. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministries from Greenville (College) University in 1996, and a Master’s of Divinity degree from Azusa Pacific University in 2007. Kari has served in three Free Methodist Churches as an Associate Pastor, and is currently serving at The Avenue Church in Riverside, California. She lives in Riverside with her 12 year old daughter, Grace.

About the Workshop: The goal of this workshop is for participants to overcome barriers and raise awareness that exist for women with disabilities to experience full inclusion in professional ministry. Daughters with disabilities are included in the prophesying daughters spoken of in Acts 2, and participants will walk through applicable scriptures highlighting these daughters. Participants will be challenged to identify barriers and obstacles that exist in the church for persons with disabilities, specifically those in ministry or those called into ministry. Participants will also be given resources and tools to address these challenges.

Rev. Kari Morris-Guzman has been an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church since 2000. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministries from Greenville (College) University in 1996, and a Master’s of Divinity degree from Azusa Pacific University in 2007. Kari has served in three Free Methodist Churches as an Associate Pastor, and is currently serving at The Avenue Church in Riverside, California. She lives in Riverside with her 12 year old daughter, Grace.