Frank Emanuel, the Eclectic Doctor, enjoys putting his theological training, pastoral knowledge, research, and life experience to good use. Frank is happy to provide the following services at negotiable rates:
Theological
- Theological consultation – have a nagging question or even a concern with the direction you are leading your church? I am happy to sit down with you and help you process the theological implications of your situation. Rather than focusing on right/wrong dogmatic answers, I am interested in helping you discover language that works for you from your own tradition or spiritual formation.
- Workshop – interested in having customized training for your congregation or community? Frank has experience preparing and delivering hands-on workshops on a variety of theological topics including the language of spirituality, the role of Scripture, and the development of worship/liturgy.
- Theological review – written a book and you want to make sure your theology is consistent? Have a song that you would like to introduce into the broader church context? I am happy to work through the theological landscape of your artistic and informational content.
- Lectures on a variety of theological topics.
Having written my first book, I wanted to ensure my interpretations of Scripture were accurate and my theology consistent. Frank saved my manuscript. He drafted a detailed review outlining the strengths of the book as well as the ways in which it could be improved, and went through the manuscript page by page, flagging problematic ideas, phrases, and words and making recommendations for edits, all the while keeping my target audience in mind. He pointed out contradictions in my writing that I wasn’t aware of. He also vetted suggestions I received from beta readers that I was unsure about implementing. Frank was always willing to clarify his comments and answer any subsequent questions I might have. The process allowed me to refine my views and express my ideas more plainly for my readers. I feel worlds more confident publishing my book now than I did before hiring Frank. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable, but humble and patient as well, and his critiques are always tempered with sincere encouragement. He loves what he does and it shows. Working with him was an absolute pleasure.
Marie-Eve Dawood, author.
Pastoral
- Pulpit relief – Frank is available for pulpit relief providing a continuation of church life following the already established patterns of your community. Frank has experience working with a wide variety of congregations including United Church of Canada, Presbyterian, Vineyard, Baptist Convention, Free Methodist, Pentecostal, and Independent. Frank is currently accepted as a candidate for ordination with the United Church of Canada.
- Weddings and special services – Frank has experience tailoring services to meet the particular needs and desires of couples and churches. A typical wedding will involve an initial consultation, a draft order of service, a practice session, and the ceremony.
- Worship in song – Frank enjoys leading and supporting worship in song primarily using contemporary music. He also has experience developing worship teams and leaders, theologically and practically.
- Personal consultation – have a spiritual question? Wrestling with your faith? I cannot promise definitive answers, but I can help you navigate your questions in healthy ways.
- Workshops and retreats on a variety of spiritual and theological topics.
Other
- Ethical gaming – storytelling games (often called role playing games) are excellent vehicles for exploring complex topics with your team or community.
- Programming workshops – as an avid teacher of software development Frank can assemble and deliver workshops on a variety of foundational programming skills and languages.
- Curriculum development, review, and much, much more.
Please contact the Eclectic Doctor to see how Frank Emanuel can serve you, your project, your school, or your congregation.