Is your congregation ready to take some steps (even small steps) toward renewal or revitalization? Are you ready to try some new things, share ideas, gain understanding , bring clarity, acquire knowledge, gain confidence, and find new allies?
E-News 9-5-2022
Return from Sabbatical
My sabbatical allowed me to process what I learned about the work of a bishop—what is truly important, and what was just done because it had been done for 35 years. It allowed me to take time to deliberately reflect on how I want to embody the role of bishop—given the abrupt bifurcation I experienced in the role with the onset of the pandemic, I had a unique point of view to take advantage of.
Electing a Bishop
Electing a bishop is one of the most important responsibilities in the life of a synod in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a key responsibility of the Synod Assembly. As an election, it is a process governed by the constitution, bylaws, and continuing resolutions of the synod; however, it is also a call process. As such, it involves discernment, from the perspective both of individual potential nominees and of the synod as a whole.
RESOURCES ABOUND!
Are you looking for new ideas? Or new ways of bringing the Way of Jesus to people in your community? Or methods for becoming a more sustainable congregation financially? Or even how to adapt your worship practices to draw in younger generations by meeting their needs and desires? If so, here’s some good news - help is available!