June 24 – 27, 2013 SCHOOL FOR LAY MINISTRY Responding to a growing need for and interest in lay congregational leadership, many ELCA synods provide lay schools of ministry or theology within the synod that offers certification after a period of training to lay people who wish to participate more fully in their congregation …
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June 24-26, 2013 ENTERING INTO THE SPIRIT’S POWER: CLAIMING YOUR VOICE AS A WOMAN IN MINISTRY Do you sense that despite your education, experience and wisdom, your voice and perspective are often muffled or ignored in your ministry? Do you sense that as a female minister you still deal with stereotypes about what a …
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June 19, 2013 CLASSROOM LECTIONARY STUDY – PROPERS 10-19 Dig into the Sunday readings for the upcoming season with members of Luther Seminary Bible and preaching faculty. Lectures and group discussion will fill you with theological insights and preaching ideas for the season ahead. Register Online Now! Dates: June 19, 2013 Seminar …
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June 19, 2013 WEBCAST LECTIONARY STUDY – PROPERS 10-19 Dig into the Sunday readings for the upcoming season with members of Luther Seminary Bible and preaching faculty. Lectures and group discussion will fill you with theological insights and preaching ideas for the season ahead. To attend via webcast you will need a high-speed …
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June 8, 2013 RENEW: VISIONING AND PLANNING A series of critical conversations for congregational ministry teams hosted by Luther Seminary. Discover participatory tools and strategies for discerning God’s purposes in your congregation and community. Reduced tuition of $39 per person when two or more persons from the same congregation register at the same time. …
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June 9 – 14, 2013 MINI-MBA FOR PASTORS AND CHURCH LEADERS: LEADING AND MANAGING IN A COMPLEX ENVIRONMENT AT AUGSBURG COLLEGE, MINNEAPOLIS Today’s pastor is expected to assume myriad leadership responsibilities not anticipated during seminary. In addition to preaching and teaching, pastors are expected to oversee complex budgeting processes, manage personnel, maintain facilities, form …
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June 3 – July 19, 2013 DESIGN FOR LEARNING IN ADULT EDUCATION (ONLINE COURSE) This course will provide you with the tools to: Use Backward Design to design classes and learning activities Design learning activities for a variety of participants in a variety of environments. You’ll complete a design and plan for a course …
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May 20 – 22, 2013 WELCOMING NEWCOMERS : HOW TO STOP THE REVOLVING DOOR Learn to facilitate newcomer participation in congregations. This will be particularly helpful for leaders frustrated that newcomers remain on the periphery or disappear soon after visiting or becoming members. Learn to discern the differences between the established congregation, which cares …
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May 13-17, 2013 FESTIVAL OF HOMILETICS: PREACHING THAT MATTERS, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, NASHVILLE, TN Go to: Festival of Homiletics for more information and to register. Registration InformationDates: May 13-17, 2013 Seminar Leaders: See complete list of speakers on registration website.
CHRISTIAN FAITH AND DAILY LIFE Luther Seminary’s church historians will reflect on what important figures in Christian history have taught about the Christian life. Topics include: vocation, suffering, prayer, marriage and family, temptation, virtue, freedom, despair and hope. Our consideration will include a number of theologians, especially Martin Luther. Register Online Now! …
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