Institute For Church Leadership
Coming To The Southeastern Synod
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 Are
you feeling called to a deeper engagement in the Christian faith and God's
mission in the world? We are called to both, but too often we feel
ill-prepared.
Lutheran
Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) is offering a series of courses designed
for busy lay persons with a focus on preparation for leadership in and beyond
the congregation. Foundations of the Bible, theology, and leadership will be
explored, with a focus on the totality of God's mission in today's world. The
courses will fit together into a comprehensive package, with a certificate in
Missional Leadership awarded to those who complete the series. Participants
will both deepen their knowledge of the faith and strengthen their capacity to
articulate that faith with others in various contexts.
Grounded
in Scripture and Lutheran theology, the Institute will emphasize lay
leadership, but rostered leaders are also strongly encouraged to register to
learn new ways to start or strengthen mission teams in a local congregational
setting, or to serve as a missional leader in synodical ministry or in
church-related agencies.
To
complete the 6 course certificate program, participants take 2 courses per year
for 3 years. Each course is designed as two Saturday
sessions with small group exercise work to be done between
classes. Participants will immediately learn at least one
practical application that could strengthen their commitment to mission in the
home, school, workplace, congregation, neighborhood, community, and God's
world.
Registration is $100 per individual, or a group rate
of only $450 per congregation for a group of 5 or more. This
could be a significant cost savings. If a congregation brings 20
participants, the cost would be only $22.50 per person!
Course #1 - Foundations of Theology
Taught by: Dr. Michael Root, Professor of Systematics Theology,
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
The following dates and sites are confirmed in the Southeastern
Synod, as of today's date. More may be added at a later date!
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October 17th -
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Atlanta, GA
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November 21st - Christ the
Lord, Lawrenceville, GA
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January 9th &
16th - 2 half day courses- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Woodstock, GA
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January 23rd,
February 20th & March 13th - St. John's Lutheran Church, Knoxville, TN
A brochure with detailed information will be mailed to all
congregations in the Southeastern Synod within the next week
or visit www.ltss.edu/churchleadership
to register or for more
information.
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Health Assessment Closes September 30th
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Don't Delay - Health Assessment Closes Sept. 30th!
By taking the online health assessment on or before September 30, 2009,
you can earn 100 points and a $100 personal wellness account credit (both
plan member and eligible spouse can earn credit). Taking the
assessment is required to earn an additional $300 personal wellness
account credit. You can also help your employer earn a 2% health
discount on health contributions. Visit www.elcabop.org to take the assessment.
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