The motion to "recommend to the 2010 Biennial Convention the adoption of the Statement on Missional Theology as edited, as a Recommended Resource and Teaching Guide for the Church of the Lutheran Brethren" passed unanimously. Several corrections and amendments will need to be made to the report.
A version with the amendments from the Convention will be posted online and made available in print soon.
The version that was brought to the Convention can be
downloaded here.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Ministry in a Post-Christian World
Ministry in a Post-Christian World
by Dr. Eugene Boe
Academic Dean
Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology
Lutheran Brethren Seminary
by Dr. Eugene Boe
Academic Dean
Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology
Lutheran Brethren Seminary
2010 CLB Convention
June 21, 2010
This seminar was the opening session that was meant to lay the foundation for the rest of the seminars at this year's Convention of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren.
Watch other videos from the 2010 Convention
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Election Results
President
Rev. Joel Egge
Council of Directors
Rev. Joel Egge
Council of Directors
- Canadian Region Layperson - Greg Butler
- Central Region Layperson - LaWayne Rogness
- Eastern Region Pastor - Ryan Nilsen
- Eastern Region Layperson - David Jacobsen
- Pacific Region Pastor - James Erickson
- Pacific Region Layperson - Mike Berry
- Western Region Layperson - Marvin Nelson
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Worship Services are Online!
The Worship Services and Morning Bible Hours are being uploaded as they are ready. Sunday Evening (President Joel Egge) and Monday Morning (Pastor Chris Priestaf) are online at the CLB Vimeo website. The others will be uploaded as they are ready.
We will be providing the MP3's (and some video) of the seminars in the next couple weeks, as well. We will obviously let you know when those are ready.
Follow and add your own twitter and Facebook updates about the convention at the Faith & Fellowship convention page.
We will be providing the MP3's (and some video) of the seminars in the next couple weeks, as well. We will obviously let you know when those are ready.
Follow and add your own twitter and Facebook updates about the convention at the Faith & Fellowship convention page.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Seminars - Part Three (Missions and Other)
Telling His Story to Women—The new look of Women’s Ministries
Interested in a makeover? Join members of the Women’s Ministries team as they share how “His Story” is touching the lives of women in the church and community. Come and see the new look and wide ministry of the Women’s Ministries of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren. Experience the Good News in your own life, your church, and your community.
Telling His Story in a Multi-Cultural Neighborhood—How various congregations are reaching their neighbors
Pastor Jim Erickson, Calvary Community Church, Fullerton, CA leads a panel of people from various churches throughout the CLB who will share with you methods they have developed to reach those around them. The diversity in race and ethnicity is a gift from the Lord. Learn how different churches are serving and sharing Jesus with the diversity in their midst.
Telling the Nations—Adopting a People Group
Go ye therefore and make disciples of all nations. You’ve heard of adopting a son or daughter, but a people group? Yes, there are people groups across the globe who have yet to hear the story of Jesus. Come and find out about adopting one of these people groups. Pastor Dave Foss, Bethel LC, Fergus Falls MN will facilitate discussion with representatives from churches that have taken part in adoption, the process, and the inherent blessing the church receives for accepting such a call.
Telling His Story to Muslims…Is it really worth it?
We hear conflicting things about Islam that evokes various emotions and questions. A few of these include:
Reaching Out To New Guests—How you can help First Time Guests become Regular Attenders and Members
What difference would it make in your church if more guests came back the following week and then decided to make your church their home? Church planter, Pastor Jeff Olsen, Grace Community, Wesley Chapel, FL will share with you some of the methods he's found to be successful over the years. He has put together a non-threatening strategy that helps guests to see their value and to experience the love of Jesus in a place they can call home.
Less income and Expanding Ministry—how congregations are telling God’s Story on a contracting budget
How does our ministry thrive when the income is barely keeping our church alive? In today’s economy, many churches are finding it hard to meet their budget. Can ministry expand when the income is less? Pastor Matt Lundgren, Yellowstone LBC, Billings, MT will lead us as we pray, discuss, question, and seek God's leading on how we can make the most of the ministry to which God has called us. Come prepared to share your story and hear encouragement from God's word to keep proclaiming the Good News to a world in need.
* The locations and times will be communicated at the convention.
Interested in a makeover? Join members of the Women’s Ministries team as they share how “His Story” is touching the lives of women in the church and community. Come and see the new look and wide ministry of the Women’s Ministries of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren. Experience the Good News in your own life, your church, and your community.
Telling His Story in a Multi-Cultural Neighborhood—How various congregations are reaching their neighbors
Pastor Jim Erickson, Calvary Community Church, Fullerton, CA leads a panel of people from various churches throughout the CLB who will share with you methods they have developed to reach those around them. The diversity in race and ethnicity is a gift from the Lord. Learn how different churches are serving and sharing Jesus with the diversity in their midst.
Telling the Nations—Adopting a People Group
Go ye therefore and make disciples of all nations. You’ve heard of adopting a son or daughter, but a people group? Yes, there are people groups across the globe who have yet to hear the story of Jesus. Come and find out about adopting one of these people groups. Pastor Dave Foss, Bethel LC, Fergus Falls MN will facilitate discussion with representatives from churches that have taken part in adoption, the process, and the inherent blessing the church receives for accepting such a call.
Telling His Story to Muslims…Is it really worth it?
We hear conflicting things about Islam that evokes various emotions and questions. A few of these include:
- Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God?
- How can I share the Gospel with Muslims?
- Can a Muslim follow Jesus and remain a "Muslim"?
Reaching Out To New Guests—How you can help First Time Guests become Regular Attenders and Members
What difference would it make in your church if more guests came back the following week and then decided to make your church their home? Church planter, Pastor Jeff Olsen, Grace Community, Wesley Chapel, FL will share with you some of the methods he's found to be successful over the years. He has put together a non-threatening strategy that helps guests to see their value and to experience the love of Jesus in a place they can call home.
Less income and Expanding Ministry—how congregations are telling God’s Story on a contracting budget
How does our ministry thrive when the income is barely keeping our church alive? In today’s economy, many churches are finding it hard to meet their budget. Can ministry expand when the income is less? Pastor Matt Lundgren, Yellowstone LBC, Billings, MT will lead us as we pray, discuss, question, and seek God's leading on how we can make the most of the ministry to which God has called us. Come prepared to share your story and hear encouragement from God's word to keep proclaiming the Good News to a world in need.
* The locations and times will be communicated at the convention.
Seminars - Part Two (Crossing the Generational Gap)
Reaching across Generational Gulfs—Understanding and Reaching the “other generations” for Jesus
We all have people from different generations under one roof. How does the one texting on her iphone bridge the gap with the one who remembers using the switchboard to make a call? Join Pastor Rich Iverson, Hope LBC, Barnesville, MN as he shares some of the ways he fosters ministry across the generations. Enhance your ministry, in and outside of the church, with thoughtful and practical ways to communicate the Gospel to people of all ages.
Your Ministry & Social Networking—using the social network to tell God’s Story
Facebook? Twitter? Blog? Come and explore various ways to use these social networks in your church and ministry. Pastor Ryan Nilsen, Praise Christian Fellowship, Barkhamsted, CT leads a panel of pastors who will share with you practical, creative, and easy ways they have used the internet to enhance their ministry.
Leadership Training—Engaging and Training Congregational Leaders
We have the vehicle, now we need drivers! Is your congregation ready to go but in need of quality people to lead? Or, maybe you have a group of quality leaders and want to develop a good means of training and equipping them in the process of ministry. Pastor Steve Heppner, Elim LBC, Malta, MT will help representatives of congregations lay out a series of support events to keep people connected and encouraged in their leadership team.
Telling His Story through Confirmation—Confirm/This!
Confirmation curriculum will be introduced and Pastor Bruce Stumbo, Bethel LBC, Grand Forks, ND will present updates made to the original ConfirmIT! confirmation curriculum. He will introduce “ConfirmIT!2” and a new one-year pre-confirmation curriculum titled, “FaithIT!” based on the Faith Alive Student Bible from Concordia Publishing. It takes students into the basics of law/gospel theology and prepares participants for confirmation curriculum.
We all have people from different generations under one roof. How does the one texting on her iphone bridge the gap with the one who remembers using the switchboard to make a call? Join Pastor Rich Iverson, Hope LBC, Barnesville, MN as he shares some of the ways he fosters ministry across the generations. Enhance your ministry, in and outside of the church, with thoughtful and practical ways to communicate the Gospel to people of all ages.
Your Ministry & Social Networking—using the social network to tell God’s Story
Facebook? Twitter? Blog? Come and explore various ways to use these social networks in your church and ministry. Pastor Ryan Nilsen, Praise Christian Fellowship, Barkhamsted, CT leads a panel of pastors who will share with you practical, creative, and easy ways they have used the internet to enhance their ministry.
Leadership Training—Engaging and Training Congregational Leaders
We have the vehicle, now we need drivers! Is your congregation ready to go but in need of quality people to lead? Or, maybe you have a group of quality leaders and want to develop a good means of training and equipping them in the process of ministry. Pastor Steve Heppner, Elim LBC, Malta, MT will help representatives of congregations lay out a series of support events to keep people connected and encouraged in their leadership team.
Telling His Story through Confirmation—Confirm/This!
Confirmation curriculum will be introduced and Pastor Bruce Stumbo, Bethel LBC, Grand Forks, ND will present updates made to the original ConfirmIT! confirmation curriculum. He will introduce “ConfirmIT!2” and a new one-year pre-confirmation curriculum titled, “FaithIT!” based on the Faith Alive Student Bible from Concordia Publishing. It takes students into the basics of law/gospel theology and prepares participants for confirmation curriculum.
Seminars - Part One (Combined Session)
The Seminars kick off with a "combined session" with Dr. Eugene Boe.
Ministry in a Post Christian World—A description of today’s mindset and what that means
Theologian Dr. Eugene Boe, LBS Academic Dean, shares the state of the North American mindset. How has the culture changed over the last couple decades and what does that mean for Christianity today? Based on extensive research, Dr. Boe will share findings and facts about the North American perspective and the context in which the current church is living. He will outline what that means for sharing the Good News of Jesus today.
Ministry in a Post Christian World—A description of today’s mindset and what that means
Theologian Dr. Eugene Boe, LBS Academic Dean, shares the state of the North American mindset. How has the culture changed over the last couple decades and what does that mean for Christianity today? Based on extensive research, Dr. Boe will share findings and facts about the North American perspective and the context in which the current church is living. He will outline what that means for sharing the Good News of Jesus today.
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