PPT-Vitality of ELCA congregations from FACT

Linda Bobbitt Researcher Project Manager Congregational Vitality Project Presented at Hartford Seminary November 2015 Are ELCA churches fulfilling their purpose Purpose Theological imperative. Bani_9780307395290_3p_fm_r1.p.qxp 2/10/09 3:23 PM Page 5 6/ MOVE INTO LIFErecoveringfromastroke,thethirty- year- oldmotherrecoveringfromadifcultchildbirth,andtheforty- year- oldsalesrepresenta-tiv Part 2: The ELCA . Lutheran and Episcopalian Heritage . Feb. 10: . Lutheran History-- Martin Luther's theology, the reformation, and the early Lutheran Church (Ashley Hall). Feb. 17: . The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America today -- theology, practices/beliefs (Ashley Hall). What it is and what’s coming! . The Congregational Development Commission. (CDC). . W. hat do we measure and does it really tell us who we are?. The Mission of the Church in the 1940/50’s was to return an entire populace from war to peace, to re-socialize men from combat to family and to build bridges of peace between nations. The mission was realized brilliantly. . Congregations are spiritual & human social systems that are complex, connected, and changing constantly. . We typically underestimate . the complexity. Congregations . are . open systems . everything in them affects everything else.. The potential for growth wherever the gospel touches ground. Problem or Opportunity?. When we decided to start a second morning congregation in 2011 we committed to an evaluation within two years.. Mostly the feedback has been very positive.. pre-registration informational meetings. ELCA Gathering Mission. The ELCA Youth Gathering, a unique community by size and scope, exists to accompany young people in their faith journey, to claim their baptismal identity and articulate their faith in Jesus Christ.. & . The Clinician’s Potential for Publishing. http://www.insidebookpublishing.com/?page_id=83. Introduction. Do your have certain characteristics that are predictive of your future as a publishing clinician?. Check. How to get Gold Status on your SharePoint Vitality Plan. Daryl Human, TSP, AvePoint Australia. SharePoint Vitality Health Check. SharePoint Vitality Health Check. Treatment. Healthy. . Lifestyle. PROGRAM. LOOK, FEEL, LIVE YOUNGER LONGER. © 2010 dōTERRA International, LLC. LIFELONG VITALITY PROGRAM. dōTERRA does not prevent. , treat, or . cure disease.. Your lifestyle choices . can help . Context. From the book. The Missional Church in Context. Craig Van Gelder editor. 1. . Missional . congregations learn to read a context as they seek their . contextuality. . . It is critical that congregations develop the ability to read a context. This aptitude is inherent within the church that is missionary by nature. This means that the church will always seek to be contextual in engaging the context wherever it is located.. Annual Congregational Meeting. January 29. th. , 2017. Proposed 2017 Budget Overview. Increase in Synod/ELCA Support (Benevolence). Increase in staff compensation. All remaining 2016 budgets remain. Actual. by Rev. Pedro M. Suárez. Mission Development Training. Phase 1. Four Basic Tendencies:. Evangelical- Catholics. Lutheran-Confesionalists. Social-. Progressives. Neo-. Evangelicals. Lutheran Confessionalists. Director, . The Campaign for the ELCA. Ron.Glusenkamp@elca.org. Inform. inspire. invite. Thank you . Virginia Synod!. Your Impact: Mission Support. Together, you made it possible for your synod to share . Better . Decisions, in Less Time, with More Confidence. . Holy Cow! Consulting
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