Booth College Summer Seminar

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I wanted to let you know of the upcoming Booth College Summer Seminar happening in January, 2012. Seminars will take place in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

The special guest at this years Seminar is Dr Ken Collins. He will be speaking on The Practical Theology of John Wesley.

More information, including online registration, is available at the Booth College website.

You can also purchase some of Ken Collins books on John Wesley through the Booth College Bookstore.

I hope to see you there.

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