congregational vitality

Congregational Vitality – Why do we want it? How do we achieve it?

Congregational Vitality is defined as worshipping communities of Jesus that deepen a person’s relationship with God, each other and the world. The following resources are intended in helping our rostered leaders and lay leadership in becoming vital communities of faith. Resources will continue to be added to this page as they become available. Look for current learning opportunities and other information to support you as a leader and congregation.

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Grace and Gigabytes Webinars

“Being church in a tech-shaped culture”
A learning resource brought to you by the South Carolina Synod.

“We know that hybrid ministry creates a missional opportunity by combining offline and online connections. So let us boldly go into a future of seamless integration between the offline and the online. Let us lead into a future where digital apps and tools deepen faith formation, enrich congregational bonds, and strengthen Christian fellowship. As we explore together hybrid forms of worship, faith formation, and stewardship, may these webinars beam us into a new era where faith is nourished in physical and cyberspace alike.”

Ryan M. Panzer

Author, Grace and Gigabytes: Being Church in a Tech-shaped Culture

Book Study Part One: Questions

Book Study Part Two: Connections

Book Study Part three: Questions

Book Study Part four: Questions

Keynote One: The Holy and the Hybrid by Ryan Panzer – 2021 ELCA South Carolina Synod Assembly

Keynote Two: The Holy and the Hybrid by Ryan Panzer – 2021 ELCA South Carolina Synod Assembly

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This month in mission – january 2022

by scsynoddev | Jan 24, 2022 | From James Henricks

Hello, and Happy New Year from your friendly neighborhood DEM. As we’re all looking to 2022 with hopes for a better year, I’m starting a monthly newsletter with the intent that this can be a resource for your ministry. I know, we all need another email subscription...

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