Leadership
Convocation focuses on ‘financial sanity’
“If you don’t have a values based way to think, talk and do money, you will default to the culture’s: See money, spend money,” Share Save Spend founder Nathan Dungan told the 2009 SEPA Bishop’s Convocation on Wednesday. Dungan is one of three keynote speakers at this year’s convocation, which focuses on “The Last Conversion: Head, Heart and Wallet.” The title is drawn from Martin Luther’s observation that “there are three conversions a person needs to experience: The conversion of the head; the conversion of the heart; and the conversion of the pocketbook.”
Are you ready for God's emerging future?
On December 10, 2009 a dynamic team of trainers from A Renewal Enterprise, Inc. will be leading a one-day workshop at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia that will help prepare you for God’s emerging future. This jam-packed, interactive workshop is especially for pastors and professional leaders, congregational and judicatory leaders, and leaders of faith-based organizations.
Train as a Fisher's Net Trainer Oct. 31
SEPA Synod is looking for 50 computer and internet savvy individuals within the synod to attend this free instructional event on the uses and applications of The Fisher's Net.
Council presidents - Join us for a FACE*-off
Tana Kjos from A R E (A Renewal Enterprise) will lead council presidents and vice presidents in a Saturday morning of sharing and connecting at the semi-annual gathering with Bishop Burkat on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Good Shepherd, King of Prussia. Expect to leave with new ideas you just might want to try at home. Expect to see how the four FACE directions are moving among us.
Convocation focuses on aligning finances and faith
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod’s 2009 Bishop’s Convocation will address the anxieties of our troubled economic climate and the abundant life promised in Christ. “The Third Conversion: Head, Heart and Wallet,” is inspired by Martin Luther’s observation that Christians’ pocketbooks are converted after the mind and the heart. Led by Rev. Katie Day, Nathan Dungan of Share Save Spend, and Dr. David Lose, the Nov. 18-20 convocation will allow leaders to reflect on the alignment of their resources with their faith practices and missional service. The annual event for rostered leaders is again held at the Willow Valley Resort in Lancaster, PA.
Build a web of relationships
Today relationships happen as much using technology as in person. That’s the theme of A Renewal Enterprise’s next “4th Tuesday webinar” on April 28. Special guest will be Bob Fisher, SEPA's assistant to the bishop for mission interpretation and communications, who will share insight into the importance of using these tools to connect with people today.
Save the date for Bishop's Convocation
The 2009 Bishop's Convocation will be held Nov. 18-20 at the Willow Valley Resort and Convention Center in Lancaster. Mark the date and stay tuned for more information on presenters and arrangements.
Mutual ministry seminars tend relationship of pastor and people
How do you tend the relationship of pastor and people as you engage in ministry, together? How can you keep a mission focus and broaden the vision for ministry? Consider attending one of two mutual ministry seminars to be held in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod in February.
It's God's Party events in Bucks, Chester
Join your colleagues and friends and excite your missional imagination at the first of our conference gatherings this fall: \ Lower Bucks Conference: Thursday, Sept. 25, 6:45 p.m. at St. Paul, Doylestown. RSVP: The Rev. Paul Sorcek, 215-355-2529. \ Chester Conference: Monday, Sept. 29, 6:45 p.m. at Calvary, West Chester. RSVP: The Rev. William Mueller, 610-436-0807.
