Luther Seminary Midwinter Convocation, 2012

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1 Lur Seminary Digital Lur Seminary Midwinter Convocation Archives & Special Collections 202 Lur Seminary Midwinter Convocation, 202 Lur Seminary Follow this additional works at: Recommended Citation Seminary, Lur, "Lur Seminary Midwinter Convocation, 202" (202). Midwinter Convocation This Article is brought to you for free open access by Archives & Special Collections at Digital Lur Seminary. It has been accepted for inclusion in Midwinter Convocation by an authorized administrator of Digital Lur Seminary. For more information, please contact akeck00@lurseedu.

2 202 CONVOCATION Feb. MID- WINTER CONVOCATION 202 Faith Leadership in A Time of Change Theological enrichment for lay ordained ministry leaders Christian community

3 202 CONVOCATION Feb. MID- WINTER CONVOCATION 202 Faith Leadership in A Time of Change About This Year' s Event The church is entering a new era that has been dominated by technological change. Experiences of time space are not what y used to be. Identity meaning are harder to fashion define. And church seems to exercise less less influence in way we see world. How do we articulate gospel message to those seeking God in a time when world is in constant flux? Moreover, how do we lead congregations during such rapid change? Come to think out loud about how to be a bold faithful Christian leader in today' s changing world. Learn about emerging reformation of faith happening in North America. Discuss recent trends in belief practice. Listen to questions that are shaping a largely unnoticed awakening of faith. Through stimulating presentations, practical workshops inspiring worship, this conference will give you concepts skills to navigate untrodden paths of 2st century church so that you can continue to bring people gospel message wherever y may be. Diana Butler Bass Author, Speaker, Independent Scholar ofamerican Religion Culture Diana Butler Bass is an author, speaker independent scholar specializing in American religion culture. She regularly consults with religious organizations, leads conferences for religious leaders, teaches preaches. From 2002 to 2006, she was project director of a Lilly Endowment, Inc. funded study of mainline Protestant vitality. She is author of seven books is a blog writer for" The Huffington Post" Belief.net. Andrew Root Carrie Olson Baalson Chair in Children, Youth Family Ministry s Andrew Root joined Lur Seminary in 2005 as assistant professor of youth family ministry. Previously he was an adjunct professor at Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington D. C., Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, N.J. Root' s ministry experience includes being a gang prevention counselor in Los Angeles, youth outreach director in a congregation, staff member of Young Life, a confirmation teacher. He has also been a research fellow for Princeton Theological Seminary' s Faith Practices Project.

4 CONVOCATION 9 Registration, Check- In, Visit Resource Fair II a. Olson Campus Center II : 45 I : L5 92: 5- Lunch Greeting: Richard Bliese, Seminary President 5 Keynote: Diana Butler Bass Break 3: 45 P 5 P Workshops Keynote: Andrew Root 5 5: 30 5: 30 2: I a. 2: 5-2: Chapel with Holy Communion a. Visit Resource Fair/ Sermon Brainwave Podcast Evening Dinner with Entertainment( ticket required) optional) 7: 30-9 President' s Breakfast, includes State of Seminary a. ticket required) 8 Registration Desk Resource Fair Open a. Olson Campus Center 9: 30 Workshops a. I0: 45II Break a. II a. m Noon Noon I Chapel Service: President Bliese preaching Includes Faithfulness in Ministry Award presentation Lunch Keynote speakers will be available for informal conversations with participants during lunch : 30 2: 30 2: : Keynote: Diana Butler Bass Break Workshops Reception Reunion Dinners Years ending in ' 06 ' between ) 7: 30 8: 30 a. 9: 30 0: 30 II a. : 45 First Third Breakfast ( ticket required) a. Keynote: Andrew Root Chapel Service with Holy Communion Lunch/ close a. For additional information updates, visit Convocation website at www. lurse edu/ convo. You may also contact us for more information at or convo@lurse edu.

5 Race, Ethnicity, Scripture: Developing Biblical Imagination in a Time of Change Eric Barreto, Assistant Professor of Nero Testament Learn about how texts of Scripture help us think ologically about nurturing our increasingly diverse communities. Practicing Faith Formation in a World in Flux 2 Jessicah Duckworth, Assistant Professor, Congregational Community Care Leadership Explore why some creative faith- forming ideas Christian practices inspire some might not. Leave with ideas to create sustain a five- year plan for faith formation through Christian practices. 3 Nurturing Faith in Midst of Facebook ipods What' s a Congregation to Do? Terri Elton, Associate Professor of Children, Youth, Family Ministry; Director, Centerfor Children, Youth Family Ministry Explore key findings from Exemplary Youth Ministry study what it means for congregations. Hear coaching tips strategies get congregational resources. 4 Following Christ in a 2. o World Mary Hess, Associate Professor ofeducational Leadership Explore some of ways rapidly changing digital technologies offer new opportunities new challenges for congregations. Explore good practices congregations can encourage in ir own ministries. 5 Called to Lead, Leading to Call David Lose, The Marbury E. Anderson Chair in Biblical Preaching Some of latest social science leadership studies to suggest that key to leadership today is equipping people to see partner with God' s work in world. Come to learn to equip ors to answer God' s call to live as Christian God intended m to be. 6Youth Family Ministry's Haunting Questions 3aunting Challenges Rol Martinson, Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs, Academic Dean, Professor of Children, Youth Family Join an honest consideration of haunting questions daunting challenges that face pastors youth leaders begin building a realistic, workable foundation for nurturing faith in young people in world of social media. 7 Youth Ministry Relational Crisis Andrew Root, Carrie Olson Baalson Chair in Children, Youth Family Ministry Explore cultural transitions that have made relationships an essential part of youth ministry, including changes in family, high school in adolescence itself. 8 Designing a Child- Loving Church Dawn Rundman, Resource Developer for Kids Families, Augsburg Fortress Publishers What does it mean for a congregation to design welcoming spaces for kids families? In this workshop we' ll talk about look at some basics of designing kid- friendly spaces to figure out what churches can learn from McDonald' s Ikea. You' ll also be equipped with practical tools for assessing your own church' s spaces, including sanctuary, fellowship hall, narx. Be prepared for new ideas, new energy, new inspiration.

6 ker WORKSHOPS 9 a Cool Whip Contemporary Worship Chris Scharen, Assistant Professor of Worship Using Cool Whip as an example, we' ll explore role of technology in contemporary culture, its impact on core practices of faith implementing it into worship experience Ministry '0 Mobile TechnologyLearning Technology Ryan Torma, Director of Design& The Internet, laptops, tablets smart phones are having a huge effect on how people communicate share information. Come to discuss how se technologies can impact ministry. Strategies Tactics for Effective Communication During a Time of Change Tim Westermeyer, Ewcutive Pastor ofst. Philip Deacon Luran Church, Plymouth, Minn. Learn from Pastor Westermeyer' s lessons from his career in public relations, how he faithfully applies some of se strategies into congregation, including use of social media. Learning Communities 2 Leading Dwight Zscheile, Assistant Professor of Congregational Mission Leadership Come for ological oretical insights, along with concrete examples, of how public Christian leaders might be re- envisioned as cultivators of learning communities in mission. Complete Bios for each of workshop leaders are available at www. lurse edu/ convo/ workshops. Parking Info-,. n Overflow parking will be at Les Bolstad Golf Course on Larpenteur Avenue. Directions a map are available at www. lurse edu/ convo. A free shuttle bus service runs throughout day between campus parking lot. Hotel Accommodations Housing is available at hotels near Lur Seminary campus. To view a list of hotels near campus go to www. lurse edu/ campus/ hotels- housing.aspx President' s Breakfast Join President Richard Bliese for updates conversation about Lur Seminary, The breakfast will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2. The cost of breakfast is $ 5. Reservations can be made on your registration for First Third Breakfast Come for a discussion about website FirstThird. org, dedicated to exploring ministry for those in first- third of life. The breakfast will be held at 7: 30 a., Friday, Feb. 3. The cost of breakfast is $ 5. Reservations can be made on your registration for Wednesday Dinner Enjoy a Sourn- inspired buffet while enjoying music of Sanok Dixiel Jazz B. The dinner will be held at 5: 30 The cost is $ 5. Advance tickets required. Reservations can be made on registration for

7 Y8tl tl INFORMATION PA R e Registration includes lunch on Wednesday, Thursday Friday. tl -Y tl wma Registration Fees for registration received on or before Nov. 30: f 50 F per person 25 per person for retired participants 25 per person for three or more members of a congregation when registration is received at same time e FREE for Lur Seminary 20II graduates, faculty, emeriti staff Fees for registration received after Nov. 30: 200 per person 75 per person for retired participants 75 per person for three or more members of a congregation when registration is received at same time FREE for Lur Seminary 20II graduates, faculty, emeriti staff Fees for student registration: Current Lur Seminary students may attend all sessions for FREE. No registration is required. Lur Seminary students who wish to attend receive lunch each day must register purchase a meal ticket for$ student registration meal ticket I Partial Registration I Wednesday, $ I00 per person Thursday, $ 00 Friday, $ 50 per person per person I i for President' s Breakfast, $ 5 each Reserveticket( s) for First Third Breakfast, $ 5 each for Wednesday Reserve Reserve- tickets) ticket( s) Dinner Buffet, $ 5 each Total Fees Enclose. Payment Method Check Enclosed ( payable to Lur Seminary) Credit Card ( provide account number below) Visa Mastercard Ex Date Signature