Public Appearances
News on Public Appearances
Dr. Benjamin Pratt, creator of the James Bond Bible Study, is a longtime teacher and retreat leader across the U.S. and also in the UK. If you are interested in arranging an appearance by Dr. Pratt for a class, a talk, or a retreat, please Email us directly.
Upcoming Appearances:
March 15th, 2011:
Dr. Pratt will lead the Lenten Bond Bible Study opening night at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Burke, VA on Tuesday, March 15th. Dinner is 6:30 PM and the program goes from 7:30 PM to 9 PM.
For more information, call Lisa Day, (703)978-8724, ext. 106.
March 23, 2011:
Dr. Pratt will lead an 8 week study, “James Bond: Our Moral Compass” at the George Mason University Osher Lifelong Learning Center, Fairfax, VA beginning Wednesday, March 23. The study goes from 9:30 AM to 11 Am.
For more information on this event, call (703)503-3384.
May 20—22, 2011:
A weekend men’s retreat on the James River for Courthouse Community United Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, VA, will be conducted by Dr. Pratt, Friday, May 20 to Sunday, May 22.
For more information, call Fred Brockhausen, (757)427-3272.
Stay tuned for future events—or schedule your own by Emailing us now!
Past Appearances:
Listed below are past appearances related to Dr. Pratt’s book to give you an idea about the kinds of programs we encourage. You may want to inquire at some of these locations about the experiences men and women have had with the book. Please, if you are thinking of planning an event, we welcome your inquiries.
February 12, 2009 Clergy Retreat with Dr. Pratt in Annandale, Virginia
The Center for Pastoral Counseling presented A Clergy Pre-Lenten Study Morning, featuring the Rev. Dr. W. Benjamin Pratt at Annandale United Methodist Church, 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA. It began at 8:30 AM and ran to 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 12, 2009. The cost was $25.
This retreat featured four workshops based on themes from Dr. Pratt’s book: Workshop 1, Accidie—Men and Depression (Douglas Thorpe, D.Min); Workshop 2, Accidie—Clergy Burnout (Benjamin Pratt, D.Min); Workshop 3, Moral Cowardice and Truthtelling (Carey Gauzens, LCSW); Workshop 4, Battling Malice When Ending a Marriage (S. Doherty, Ph.D).
Dr. Pratt Preaches and Teaches in District of Columbia
On Feb. 1, 2009 Dr. Pratt preached at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 3rd & A Street, SE, Capitol Hill in Washington DC (Click the link to view his sermon).
On Feb. 7, 2009 Dr. Pratt taught a one-day course based on his new book.
February 2009, David Crumm Kicks off Small Group in West-Michigan Congregation
ReadTheSpirit Editor David Crumm, who wrote the Preface to Dr. Pratt’s book, kicked off a study group in West Michigan. Read the story on the M-Live news site about this event on January 25, 2009.
Read about the kick-off event and the importance of organizing small groups.
October 17, 2008 Dr. Pratt Signs Books in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
From 10 AM to 5 PM Saturday, October 17, 2008 Dr. Pratt was in residence at Northwood Books, 59 North
Main Street in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201. He hosted a book signing that day. Call for information: (717)267-0606.
September 30, 2008 Dr. Pratt Kicks Off a New Group in District of Columbia
From 7:30 to 9 PM. on Wednesday, September 30, 2008 Dr. Pratt gave a talk and kicked off a Study Group at Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, 421 Seward Square SE, Washington, DC, 20003. All are welcome. Books are available for purchasing and signing. For further information, call (202)546-1000.
