The Council of Senior Professionals is a membership organization of Fresno Pacific University and Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary established in 2002 for the mutual benefit of participating senior professionals, the university and seminary, and the constituencies that they serve.
Recognizing that seniors often have much yet to contribute, the council is designed to bring together senior scholars, artists, educators, church leaders and other professionals, from near and far, who wish to actively pursue particular interests in the context of an academic community and continue to contribute to the common good of the academy, church and community.
Mission and purposes
The mission of the CSP is to serve as a senior resource group to the sponsoring institutions and the larger church and community.
Purposes include
- Intergenerational learning
- Interdisciplinary inquiry and discourse
- Interpersonal dialogue
Activities and events
A weekly seminar runs each year from September to May and serves as a core council activity.
Fall 2023 schedule (link to the fall schedule STILL TO COME)
Membership
The Council of Senior Professionals is a membership organization. Members are expected to be (a) supportive of the core missions and the Christian orientation of the university and seminary, (b) retired or older adult, and (c) committed to active participation in the group.
Guests are welcome to attend seminars. Those, however, who wish to attend regularly are encouraged to become members of the council.