The Synod Executive Staff, Bishop Ginny, Pastor Rick, and Deacon Kimberly, have just concluded a whirlwind tour of the Synod’s 9 conferences.
The goals were to connect with our Synod’s rostered leaders, delve into scripture for grounding and pondering, and to explore how we lead our communities in this time. We are grateful for the participation and for rich reflection and conversations. Special thanks to our Conference Deans for their hospitality and Deborah Slice for working with the Deans to coordinate meeting dates, time, place and food.
The Mission Statement of the Synod is “Equipping church leaders to develop impactful faith communities and disciples of Jesus.”
How do we best resource and support you, our rostered leaders, and our lay leadership?
Together we can leverage our resources and do things that congregations cannot fund or manage on their own. We look to you to help us identify those opportunities that will be most impactful for our communities to grow in faith and discipleship.
Events so far this year:
- February: Communications Workshop and Treasurers’ Workshops
- March: May Conference Rostered Leadership Gatherings (10)
- May: Lombard Mennonite Peace Center-Transforming Conflict
Upcoming events:
June 12-14 Synod Assembly – 200th Anniversary Celebration! including Election of Synod Vice President
September 6 Stewardship Workshop – Rev. Timothy Brown, ELCA Director of Congregational Stewardship Support
Creating a Narrative Ministry Plan (Financial)
- Stewardship, Finance, Accounting, Council, and Rostered Leaders are encouraged to attend!
- No cost to participants.
- Zion Lutheran Church, Lexington.
- Registration will open soon.
September 27 Tod Bolsinger: Author, Speaker, Consultant (aesloanleadership.com)
The 10 Mistakes Good Leaders Make
- Council Members, Rostered and Lay Leadership are encouraged to attend.
- No cost to participants.
- Registration will open this summer.
- Location, Columbia area.
Coming Soon!
Fresh Expressions – Evangelism in our communities.
Rural Church Listening Tour – What resources would be most helpful to you?
September Suicide Prevention Month – Awareness and resources.
