July 16-18, 2013 NEW VISIONS FOR THE LONG PASTORATE Research conducted by Roy Oswald while a senior consultant with the Alban Institute indicated that there are some real challenges to remaining effective within a long pastorate. When in one pastorate for more than seven to nine years, some negative dynamics can begin to occur. …
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July 13, 2013 RENEW: WORSHIP LEADER BOOT CAMP A series of critical conversations for congregational ministry teams hosted by Luther Seminary.Strengthen your team’s capacity to imagine and lead worship that turns the world upside down. Reduced tuition of $39 per person when two or more persons from the same congregation register at the same …
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July 8-12, 2013 EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE This workshop is an intensive 5-day session designed to enable participants to learn about, build, and practice emotional intelligence skills in a small group setting. Skilled facilitators provide tools and feedback to enable participants to learn about themselves and to immediately practice emerging skills. As group life unfolds, participants …
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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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