The 2010 Congregational Leaders Event sponsored by our Greater Milwaukee Synod will be held on Saturday March 13th at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. We will be returning to our regular format this year including multiple opportunities for workshops. Bishop Jeff Barrow will deliver the key note address. We will also have time with Loretta Horton former ELCA director for Poverty Ministries Networking, author and project manager for Lazarus at the Gate: Writings and Reflections on Poverty and Wealth.
The congregational leaders event is an annual gathering for lay leaders to develop skills to bring back to their congregations. It is a great opportunity to meet other church leaders in our synod in worship and fellowship and to learn something new! We hope you can join us. Please extend the invitation to those who have the gifts to make a difference in the life and ministry of your congregation.
Childcare will be available by request. Contact Mary Meyer at the synod office (mary@milwaukeesynod.org, (414) 671-1212) if you will need childcare.
Workshop Descriptions
Mission Partnerships
Afternoon workshop session
Presenters: Pastor Mary Martha Kannass and Hephatha Lutheran Church
Description: Hephatha members will share about our mission partnerships and how God's strength comes to us and through us as members of the body of Christ.
Youth & Family Ministry
Morning workshop session
Presenters: Geri Murtaugh and members of the synod Youth Leader Network
Description: Presenters will share the vision for the future of cross generational ministry
Outreach for Hope Ministries and Support
Afternoon workshop session
"Making a difference through those who are 'In the City for Good'"
Presenter: Pastor Ernest Tate, Peace LC, Milwaukee
Description: Churches of the Milwaukee Synod working in urban areas where funds are limited and challenges are great doing amazing work to make Christ present in those places. Learn how you, your organization, and your church can support those ministries, and the ways it benefits you. Hear about one church, Peace Lutheran, Milwaukee, striving to make a difference with support from Outreach for Hope.
Urban Partnerships: God's Command to Care for Others
Afternoon workshop session
"Taking Care of the Widow, the Orphan, and the Foreigner"
Presenters: Paula Canby and Eduardo Ortiz from Faith/Sante Fe LC, Milwaukee
Description: God's command is to care for others, especially the people of other cultural environments. How is God present in this context? Come to meet the youth and children of Sante Fe and here their stories.
Communications: Social Media in the Congregation
Afternoon workshop session
Presenter: Jeremy Johnson, GMS Director of Communications
Description: Social media has become commonplace in how people, and especially younger generations, communicate with each other and get their information. Learn how congregations are using social media to communicate with their members and best practices for your congregation.
Conversation with the Bishop
Morning workshop session
Presenter: Bishop Jeff Barrow
Description: Meet and greet our new bishop! Bishop Jeff will share his vision for synod ministries at the keynote address and will be able to answer questions and engage in conversation during the morning session.
President's Workshop
Afternoon workshop session
Presenter: Susan Cyr, Synod Vice President
Description: This workshop will be an open discussion with congregational presidents - both old and new! Attendees set the agenda, presenting issues that are relevant to the group. We will brainstorm possible solutions and best practices together.
Treasurer's Forum
Morning workshop session
Presenters: Dave Groenewold, GMS Director of Finance and Lee Johnston, Synod Treasurer
Description: This workshop is designed for congregational treasurers in the Greater Milwaukee Synod. Dave and Lee will suggest resources and best practices for those dealing with congregation finances.
Care for Creation
Morning workshop session
Presenters: Members of "Green" Congregations in the Greater Milwaukee Synod
Description: We've been working on being a "green" synod for over three years. Each congregation has it's own approach. Come and learn from others and share your best practices and learnings. Learn how to raise consciousness and make "green" a way of life.
Anti-Racism
Offered at both morning and afternoon workshop sessions
Presenters: Esther Rusch, Pastor Sue Ruehle, and Jack Lappnow from the Anti-Racism Team
Description: The Anti-Racism Team seeks to dismantle racism by creating and deepening a culture of resistance to racism through organizing and training among ministries in the synod. Learn more about anti-racism work in the synod and how you can be a part of this vital ministry.
Stewardship
Morning workshop sessions
"Stewardship - A Way of Life!
Presenter: Pastor Gary Grindeland, Christ the King LC, Delafield and former VP of Church and Community Relations for Lutheran Social Services
Description: Is it pay or burn OR give and turn? Stewardship is more than a program; it’s a life-changing event! It’s more than the latest gimmick. And it’s coming to a church near you. In fact, your name is on it, and your Lord is all over it. Look what you’ve done! Come and see!
The 2010 Congregational Leaders Event sponsored by our Greater Milwaukee Synod will be held on Saturday March 13th at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. We will be returning to our regular format this year including multiple opportunities for workshops. Bishop Jeff Barrow will deliver the key note address. We will also have time with Loretta Horton former ELCA director for Poverty Ministries Networking, author and project manager for Lazarus at the Gate: Writings and Reflections on Poverty and Wealth.
The congregational leaders event is an annual gathering for lay leaders to develop skills to bring back to their congregations. It is a great opportunity to meet other church leaders in our synod in worship and fellowship and to learn something new! We hope you can join us. Please extend the invitation to those who have the gifts to make a difference in the life and ministry of your congregation.
Childcare will be available by request. Contact Mary Meyer at the synod office (mary@milwaukeesynod.org, (414) 671-1212) if you will need childcare.
Workshop Descriptions
Mission Partnerships
Afternoon workshop session
Presenters: Pastor Mary Martha Kannass and Hephatha Lutheran Church
Description: Hephatha members will share about our mission partnerships and how God's strength comes to us and through us as members of the body of Christ.
Youth & Family Ministry
Morning workshop session
Presenters: Geri Murtaugh and members of the synod Youth Leader Network
Description: Presenters will share the vision for the future of cross generational ministry
Outreach for Hope Ministries and Support
Afternoon workshop session
"Making a difference through those who are 'In the City for Good'"
Presenter: Pastor Ernest Tate, Peace LC, Milwaukee
Description: Churches of the Milwaukee Synod working in urban areas where funds are limited and challenges are great doing amazing work to make Christ present in those places. Learn how you, your organization, and your church can support those ministries, and the ways it benefits you. Hear about one church, Peace Lutheran, Milwaukee, striving to make a difference with support from Outreach for Hope.
Urban Partnerships: God's Command to Care for Others
Afternoon workshop session
"Taking Care of the Widow, the Orphan, and the Foreigner"
Presenters: Paula Canby and Eduardo Ortiz from Faith/Sante Fe LC, Milwaukee
Description: God's command is to care for others, especially the people of other cultural environments. How is God present in this context? Come to meet the youth and children of Sante Fe and here their stories.
Communications: Social Media in the Congregation
Afternoon workshop session
Presenter: Jeremy Johnson, GMS Director of Communications
Description: Social media has become commonplace in how people, and especially younger generations, communicate with each other and get their information. Learn how congregations are using social media to communicate with their members and best practices for your congregation.
Conversation with the Bishop
Morning workshop session
Presenter: Bishop Jeff Barrow
Description: Meet and greet our new bishop! Bishop Jeff will share his vision for synod ministries at the keynote address and will be able to answer questions and engage in conversation during the morning session.
President's Workshop
Afternoon workshop session
Presenter: Susan Cyr, Synod Vice President
Description: This workshop will be an open discussion with congregational presidents - both old and new! Attendees set the agenda, presenting issues that are relevant to the group. We will brainstorm possible solutions and best practices together.
Treasurer's Forum
Morning workshop session
Presenters: Dave Groenewold, GMS Director of Finance and Lee Johnston, Synod Treasurer
Description: This workshop is designed for congregational treasurers in the Greater Milwaukee Synod. Dave and Lee will suggest resources and best practices for those dealing with congregation finances.
Care for Creation
Morning workshop session
Presenters: Members of "Green" Congregations in the Greater Milwaukee Synod
Description: We've been working on being a "green" synod for over three years. Each congregation has it's own approach. Come and learn from others and share your best practices and learnings. Learn how to raise consciousness and make "green" a way of life.
Anti-Racism
Offered at both morning and afternoon workshop sessions
Presenters: Esther Rusch, Pastor Sue Ruehle, and Jack Lappnow from the Anti-Racism Team
Description: The Anti-Racism Team seeks to dismantle racism by creating and deepening a culture of resistance to racism through organizing and training among ministries in the synod. Learn more about anti-racism work in the synod and how you can be a part of this vital ministry.
Stewardship
Morning workshop sessions
"Stewardship - A Way of Life!
Presenter: Pastor Gary Grindeland, Christ the King LC, Delafield and former VP of Church and Community Relations for Lutheran Social Services
Description: Is it pay or burn OR give and turn? Stewardship is more than a program; it’s a life-changing event! It’s more than the latest gimmick. And it’s coming to a church near you. In fact, your name is on it, and your Lord is all over it. Look what you’ve done! Come and see!