Continuing Ed Opportunities

Wartburg Theological Seminary - LifeLong Learners - Church Conflict: From Contention to Collaboration January 26-28, 2009

Concordia University Chicago Announces Church Management Certificate Program. Concordia University Chicago, a Lutheran University located in River Forest Illinois, is launching a new Not For Profit/ Church Management Certificate Program targeted at Church Management and Staff. The program is designed to increase the proficiency of church administrators and professionals, leading to more efficient management in finance, communications and human resources to enable them to better accomplish their mission and ministry. The program, beginning in January, consists of five graduate level courses including an Introduction to Not-For Profit Organizations, Financial Management of Not-for-Profit Organizations, Board Governance and Management of Volunteers, Fund Development and Management, and Communications and Public Relations in a Not-for-Profit Organization. All classes are transcriptable graduate level courses that can count towards a master’s degree. Classes generally meet on Saturdays. Students may enroll in specific classes to meet their needs, but must complete all five classes to earn a Certificate. Professional Lutheran Church staff are eligible for a 50% tuition discount. For more information, contact Concordia at 708-209-3108 or E-Mail cob@CUChicago.edu .

Tri-State Forum
Dr. Craig A. Satterlee
Preaching Lent and Easter
February 12, 2009
Click here for more information and to register

The Luther Seminary schedule of Lay School of Theology classes is now available online. Three of this year's classes, "Gospel of Mark," "Toward an Understanding of Islam" and "Crazy Talk: A Not-So-Stuffy Introduction to Theology." will be webcast for individuals or congregations who can't make it to the Luther Seminary campus.

Youth & Family Ministry Conference, Breaking Hearts: Helping Youth and Families Encounter God December 3-5, 2008 Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa. Speakers: Mark Yaconelli, Nathan Frambach, and Kristine Stache. For more information, or to register, please email ym@wartburgseminary.edu

Luther Seminary Stewardship for the 21st Century.

Stewardship resources from Luther Seminary:

Stewardship Home Page
New Stewardship Resources
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Would you be interested in joining a group of colleagues for your continuing education? Sign up for an online course at WTS. Are you yearning for deeper learning about topics such as: Lutheran Confessions, Engaging the Letters of Paul, Caring for the Sick, or Church as Learning Community? Click here for Center for Theology and Land Online Courses. Are you discerning a call to ministry? Get a taste of seminary coursework and begin to earn some credits online this spring. Click here for Wartburg Seminary Masters Level Online Courses.

From Luther Seminary:

From Luther Productions "Faith Out Loud" video series We are told that we should be willing to witness to our faith, but most of us can't name the date we accepted Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior. "Faith Out Loud" offers hope for tongue-tied Christians to identify the fact that we have a faith story and we have words for our experience of God. Authentic conversations in the "Faith Out Loud" video series answer questions like "What Bible verse means the most to you?" and "How did you come to faith?" Order now

From the Center for Biblical Preaching In the Company of Preachers, First Issue Released Good preaching is no easy task. Preachers need opportunities to hone their skills and hear other good preachers. In the Company of Preachers, a new audio resource developed by the Center for Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary, meets both of these needs. The first issue, released July 1 and titled Opening the Sermon, features comments from Luther Seminary preaching professors David Lose and Carol Miles along with four sermons from daily chapel, carefully chosen to reflect the theme. The quarterly resource, available as a download or a CD, can be purchased as an annual subscription or as a single issue. Visit the online store for more details!

www.FaithandWisdom.org , in cooperation with the ELCA Division for Ministry, is your source for information on lifelong learning opportunities. Faith and Wisdom compiles events and programs throughout the world offered by some of the most distinguished organizations in North America and worldwide. These organizations have proven themselves trustworthy sources of lifelong learning for clergy, other church professionals, and for all who wish to pursue education as Christians.

Continuing Education Opportunities Wartburg Theological Seminary - LifeLong Learners - Church Conflict: From Contention to Collaboration January 26-28, 2009 Concordia University Chicago Announces Church Management Certificate Program. Concordia University Chicago, a Lutheran University located in River Forest Illinois, is launching a new Not For Profit/ Church Management Certificate Program targeted at Church Management and Staff. The program is designed to increase the proficiency of church administrators and professionals, leading to more efficient management in finance, communications and human resources to enable them to better accomplish their mission and ministry. The program, beginning in January, consists of five graduate level courses including an Introduction to Not-For Profit Organizations, Financial Management of Not-for-Profit Organizations, Board Governance and Management of Volunteers, Fund Development and Management, and Communications and Public Relations in a Not-for-Profit Organization. All classes are transcriptable graduate level courses that can count towards a master’s degree. Classes generally meet on Saturdays. Students may enroll in specific classes to meet their needs, but must complete all five classes to earn a Certificate. Professional Lutheran Church staff are eligible for a 50% tuition discount. For more information, contact Concordia at 708-209-3108 or E-Mail cob@CUChicago.edu . Tri-State Forum Dr. Craig A. Satterlee Preaching Lent and Easter February 12, 2009 Click here for more information and to register The Luther Seminary schedule of Lay School of Theology classes is now available online. Three of this year's classes, "Gospel of Mark," "Toward an Understanding of Islam" and "Crazy Talk: A Not-So-Stuffy Introduction to Theology." will be webcast for individuals or congregations who can't make it to the Luther Seminary campus. Youth & Family Ministry Conference, Breaking Hearts: Helping Youth and Families Encounter God December 3-5, 2008 Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa. Speakers: Mark Yaconelli, Nathan Frambach, and Kristine Stache. For more information, or to register, please email ym@wartburgseminary.edu Luther Seminary Stewardship for the 21st Century. Stewardship resources from Luther Seminary: Stewardship Home Page New Stewardship Resources Subscribe to Weekly Email Newsletter Would you be interested in joining a group of colleagues for your continuing education? Sign up for an online course at WTS. Are you yearning for deeper learning about topics such as: Lutheran Confessions, Engaging the Letters of Paul, Caring for the Sick, or Church as Learning Community? Click here for Center for Theology and Land Online Courses. Are you discerning a call to ministry? Get a taste of seminary coursework and begin to earn some credits online this spring. Click here for Wartburg Seminary Masters Level Online Courses. From Luther Seminary: From Luther Productions "Faith Out Loud" video series We are told that we should be willing to witness to our faith, but most of us can't name the date we accepted Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior. "Faith Out Loud" offers hope for tongue-tied Christians to identify the fact that we have a faith story and we have words for our experience of God. Authentic conversations in the "Faith Out Loud" video series answer questions like "What Bible verse means the most to you?" and "How did you come to faith?" Order now From the Center for Biblical Preaching In the Company of Preachers, First Issue Released Good preaching is no easy task. Preachers need opportunities to hone their skills and hear other good preachers. In the Company of Preachers, a new audio resource developed by the Center for Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary, meets both of these needs. The first issue, released July 1 and titled Opening the Sermon, features comments from Luther Seminary preaching professors David Lose and Carol Miles along with four sermons from daily chapel, carefully chosen to reflect the theme. The quarterly resource, available as a download or a CD, can be purchased as an annual subscription or as a single issue. Visit the online store for more details! www.FaithandWisdom.org , in cooperation with the ELCA Division for Ministry, is your source for information on lifelong learning opportunities. Faith and Wisdom compiles events and programs throughout the world offered by some of the most distinguished organizations in North America and worldwide. These organizations have proven themselves trustworthy sources of lifelong learning for clergy, other church professionals, and for all who wish to pursue education as Christians.
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