October 9, 2013 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW: PREACHING THROUGH “THE CHURCH’S GOSPEL” IN YEAR A In the Gospel according to Matthew, Jesus speaks words of deep comfort(“Blessed are the poor in spirit”) and words of stringent judgment (“Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness”). It’s a Gospel that …
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From Christmas 2013 through the spring of 2014, the Narrative Lectionary will be based on the Gospel of John. The workdays are designed for those who are using the Narrative Lectionary this year or are interested in learning more about the Narrative Lectionary. Sessions include: An introduction to the unique themes of the Gospel …
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September 28, 2013 RENEW: ADULT FAITH FORMATION A series of critical conversations for congregational ministry teams hosted by Luther Seminary. Gain fresh ideas and insights for cultivating the faith lives of adults in your congregation. Reduced tuition of $39 per person when two or more persons from the same congregation register at the same …
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September 24-26, 2013 PROCESS PREACHING: SPEAKING FREELY IN THE EXTEMPORANEOUS MODE Have you ever tried to get away from reading your sermons? Over the years many pastors hone their skills at writing and are able to fill their sermons each week with creative and inspiring material. The problem comes with delivering those carefully crafted …
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September 17, 2013 CLASSROOM LECTIONARY STUDY PROPERS 20-29 Dig into the Sunday readings for the upcoming season with members of Luther Seminary’s Bible faculty. Lectures and group discussion will fill you with theological insights and preaching ideas for the months ahead. Register Online Now! Dates: September 17, 2013 Seminar Leaders: Eric Barreto, Assistant Professor …
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September 17, 2013 WEBCAST LECTIONARY STUDY – PROPERS 20-29 Dig into the Sunday readings for the upcoming season with members of Luther Seminary’s Bible faculty. Lectures and group discussion will fill you with theological insights and preaching ideas for the months ahead. Register Online Now! Dates: September 17, 2013 Seminar Leader: Eric …
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September 11-13, 2013 CLAIMING THE AFTER PASTOR ROLE The After Pastor Seminar is designed to review the emotional dynamics, the behavioral repercussions, the key leadership insights and the range of responses appropriate to the adaptive challenges required of a congregation following the professional misconduct of a pastor. This seminar is open to both interim …
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September 10-11, 2013 DISCERNMENT FOR THE PRACTICE OF INTENTIONAL INTERIM MINISTRY Have you wondered what Intentional Interim Ministry is all about? Have you wondered whether you would be suited for this challenging ministry? If so, plan to attend this seminar offered by KAIROS and National Association of Lutheran Interim Pastors (NALIP). Register …
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DISCOVER YOUR CALL—DEPENDABLE STRENGTHS® FOR CONGREGATIONS Are people in your congregation asking the big questions—questions like “How do I know what I was created to be? Where are the places that I can make a difference in the world? Where can I experience a sense of belonging?” “Discover Your Call” workshops use the Dependable …
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TRANSFORMING CONFLICT FROM THE INSIDE OUT: COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION IN THE CHURCH In this intensive workshop, participants will learn the skills of compassionate communication (also called nonviolent communication) as means of connecting to God, self, and others in the midst of interpersonal conflict. A participant in the course last year said “I would rate this …
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