2017 ELCA SOUTHEASTERN SYNOD ASSEMBLY May 26-28, 2017 Chattanooga Convention Center Chattanooga, TN WORKSHOPS
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1 2017 ELCA SOUTHEASTERN SYNOD ASSEMBLY May 26-28, 2017 Chattanooga Convention Center Chattanooga, TN WORKSHOPS PRE-ASSEMBLY WORKSHOPS Friday, May 26 9:00-11:00 AM Before the Flood by National Geographic Meeting Room E If you could know the truth about the threat of climate change would you want to know? Before the Flood, presented by National Geographic, features Leonardo DiCaprio on a journey as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, traveling to five continents and the Arctic to witness climate change firsthand. He goes on expeditions with scientists uncovering the reality of climate change and meets with political leaders fighting against inaction. He also discovers a calculated disinformation campaign orchestrated by powerful special interests working to confuse the public about the urgency of the growing climate crisis. With unprecedented access to thought leaders around the world, DiCaprio searches for hope in a rising tide of catastrophic news. And he does find hope. Led by Mr. David Hrivnak, MBA and Engineer PE, member of Holy Trinity, Nashville, TN Boundary Training for Rostered Ministers (Pastors and Deacons Only) Meeting Room 12 Please join Pastor Beth Kearney for a candid conversation on the importance of healthy professional boundaries that are imperative for you as a rostered minister in the ELCA and for those you serve. All rostered ministers currently serving in a call are expected to complete this training once every three years. Rostered ministers who are currently on leave from call or on the retired roster and who wish to be open to serving in the future are also expected to complete this training. Led by the Rev. Elizabeth (Beth) Kearney, Assistant to the Bishop, ELCA North Carolina Synod A-10
2 Building Community in the Digital Age Marriott Plaza C 500 years ago, Gutenberg s moveable type revolutionized how we communicate and made possible the spread of Martin Luther s reformation ideas. Once again we find ourselves in the middle of a communications revolution the ways that we talk to each other, share information and build communities, are changing rapidly. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and all the rest of our social media have made it possible for ideas to travel around the world in record time. Adapting to this changing landscape is both a challenge and an opportunity for leaders in ministry. How can we use online tools to help people develop meaningful and lasting connections and relationships? How can we help the voice of faith to rise above the all noise? Participants will consider how to develop a strategy that uses both new and old tools to share the good news, share the mission of our congregations, and connect to our community and the world. Led by the Rev. David Hansen, pastor of Joy! Lutheran Church, The Woodlands, TX Learning & Living Justice: Examining Racism and Moving Forward Together in Christ Meeting Room 3 With race being such an important issue in our post-2016 election reality, and the ELCA calling us Forward Together in Christ, are you left wondering what follows cultural competency and traditional "diversity" workshops? Perhaps you want to implement high impact justice practices into your personal and social ways of being? This workshop introduces assembly-goers to the methodologies and justice role taking exercises of the week-long Learning and Living Justice Laboratory project. Be prepared for interactive exercises designed to offer a foretaste of justice activism and anti-racist witness as we practice Be-ing together in more deeply engaged ways. Led by Ms. Andrea Green, PhD, Georgia Gwinnett College, and Resident Theologian, Lutheran Theological Center in Atlanta, and Mr. Michael Foust, LCSW, Director of Education at Families First, and Racial and Sociomoral Justice Trainer, Lutheran Theological Center in Atlanta A-11
3 WORKSHOP SESSION 1 Friday, May 26, :30-6:00 PM Circle of Welcome Welcoming Congregations: Two New Initiatives for Congregational Engagement with Refugees and Migrants Meeting Room E Historically Lutherans migrated to the United States and have welcomed refugees and newcomers into the country. With 65 million people on the move in the world today congregational engagement with migrants and refugees is more important than ever before. AMMPARO was adopted at the 2016 ELCA Churchwide Assembly as an initiative to accompany migrant minors for protection, advocacy, representation and opportunities. The Circle of Welcome is an initiative that connects Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service with Lutheran Services of Georgia and local congregations. Through the Circle of Welcome congregations are called to engage with refugees, be that with newly arrived refugees or refugees that have already been in the United States for several months. Come to this workshop to learn how your congregation in any location in the Southeastern Synod can join one or two of these new, welcoming initiatives and accompany refugees and migrants as friends and neighbors, investing in their well-being, accepting them as new brothers and sisters, and seeing them as assets in the community. Led by the Rev. John Moeller, CEO, Lutheran Services of Georgia; Rev. Kevin Jacobson, Assistant Director for Outreach, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service; Deacon Melanie Johnson, Program Manager for Community Engagement, Lutheran Services of Georgia; and Ms. Mary Campbell, Director for AMMPARO, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Exploring the Occasional Services Meeting Room 12 At certain times, the worship of the Christian assembly extends beyond primary gatherings around word and sacrament, marking occasions in human life and the life of the church. Come explore in greater depth major occasions such as weddings, funerals, and healing, as well as other rites around assembly worship. The dimensions of pastoral care, preaching, and assembly song will be included as we unpack these important rites in the life of the church. Led by the Rev. Kevin L. Strickland, Assistant to the Presiding Bishop/Executive for Worship Faith and Public Life Meeting Room 3 Come and meet the Southeastern Synod s new Advocacy Policy Council and hear about what is going on in your state and the exciting plans mapped out for the next year as we move forward with our ready benches and connect congregational advocacy teams across 4 states to create positive change in both state and national public policy. Mary Campbell with ELCA AMMPARO will also be joining us to talk about 'Welcoming Congregations' and the 'Guardian Angels' programs. Whether you are already involved in advocacy or just curious, come and see. Led by Mr. Hilton Austin Jr, Advocacy Director; members of the Southeastern Synod Advocacy Policy Council; and Ms. Mary Campbell, Director for AMMPARO, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America A-12
4 Gathering for Spouses of Rostered Ministers Meeting Room 19 This workshop is an informal gathering for spouses or future spouses of current or retired rostered leaders of the ELCA. Rostered ministers include pastors, deacons, seminarians, and those awaiting a call. Our discussion will focus on biblical encouragement for the specific joys and challenges we face. If you plan to attend and have a specific Bible passage which has helped in your journey, please bring it to share with others. Led by Ms. Barbara Tedrow, spouse, the Rev. Harry Tedrow, pastor, Celebration of Grace, Canton, GA Good News in the Digital Age Marriott Plaza Room C Keeping up with how people communicate feels like learning a foreign language: Should you tweet or should you snap? What s a reddit, and what hashtag do I need to remember? Participants in this workshop will get an overview of the changing landscape of how we communicate with one another, and how these sometimes confusing technologies can become tools for sharing the Gospel and growing community. Led by The Rev. David Hansen, pastor of Joy! Lutheran Church, The Woodlands, TX Green Team Resource Room Meeting Room 11 This is not a workshop. Rather, the Green Team invites you to stop by their Resource Room throughout the Assembly for conversation and short presentations designed to educate and equip congregations to be good stewards of our Earth. How Can I Help After a Disaster? Meeting Room 8 This workshop shares ways individuals, groups and congregations can provide assistance after a disaster. Whether it is assisting with clean up and rebuilding homes, restoring hearts and hope through helping with emotional spiritual care camps for children and teens, or assisting in other ways, there is a job for you! Led by the Rev. Matt Steinhauer, pastor, Faith Lutheran, Lebanon, TN, Deacon Ellen Koester, Chief Executive Director, Lutheran Services in Tennessee, the Rev. Stacey Parvin, pastor, Beth Eden, Louisville, MS, and the Rev. Dr. Morgan Gordy, pastor, Christ Lutheran, Nashville, TN and chair, Southeastern Synod Disaster Ministry Committee Luther the Reformer: Future Possibilities and Challenges Meeting Room 10 This workshop will be an extension of Dr. Ratke's presentation to the Assembly. He'll lead a discussion of how thinking about Luther, his theology, and his ministry might inspire and ignite Lutherans as well as how LTSS is claiming Luther's legacy to go forward. Led by the Rev. Dr. David Ratke, Dean of the College of Theology, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary Lenoir-Rhyne University A-13
5 Resolutions and Memorials Marriott Plaza East Room Review of the resolutions and memorials to be considered by the 2017 Southeastern Synod Assembly. Led by the Rev. Randy Jones, pastor, Messiah, Montgomery, AL and chair, Reference and Counsel Committee Sharing Your Faith Meeting Room 18 An introduction to sharing your faith with family, friends and neighbors. The facilitator will outline practical approaches for telling one's story through conversations and inviting the stranger. Led by Ms. Beverly Pilgrim, St. Stephens Lutheran, Decatur, GA; Mr. Rich Hogg, Lutheran Church of the Atonement, Atlanta, GA; Ms. La Donna Williams, St. Paul Lutheran, Decatur, GA; Ms. Charlotte Dibbles, Celebration of Grace Lutheran, Mr. Harvey Martin, St. Paul Lutheran, Decatur, GA; and the Rev. O. Dennis Mims, pastor, St. Paul Lutheran, Decatur, GA and teaching pastor, Lutheran Theological Center in Atlanta Sin Boldly: Empowering Pastors & Laity to Use Their Gifts Meeting Room H Get ready to unwrap your gifts for leadership and contribution! Through discussion and exercises, discover ways to look for opportunities and possibilities, identify resources and work toward goals for your congregations. In the process, we hope you will feel empowered to give yourself permission to Sin Boldly! Led by Mr. Wayne Fell, Director for Evangelical Mission, Southeastern Synod; Ms. Rundi Ream, Volunteer Coordinator, Crossroads Campus, Nashville, TN and at-large representative to the Southeastern Synod Council; and the Rev. Monica Weber, pastor, Epiphany Lutheran Church, Collierville, TN Stewardship and Health: A Faith-Based Response to Emerging Public Health Threats Meeting Room 7 The role of the church in responding to public health crises cannot be understated. The church has long been an integral part of both providing healthcare and in responding to emerging threats. As the world faces an already present and growing threat from antimicrobial resistance, this workshop invites participants to explore how the church can help combat this issue. Led by Mr. Jonathan Trapp, vicar, Christ Our Shepherd, Peachtree City, GA and Emergency Manager, Centers for Disease Control Synod Compensation Guidelines for Ministry Marriott Plaza West Room Explore our compensation and benefit recommendations for rostered ministers and congregations, hear the latest proposed updates, and participate in a time for Q & A. Led by the Rev. Mark Beatty, chair, Southeastern Synod Compensation Guidelines Committee A-14
6 This Changes Everything! Meeting Room 4 Join us to hear about the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, TX, June 27-July 1, A week of faith formation, where 30,000 youth will spend 5 days in interactive learning, worship, Bible Study, service, and fellowship. The Gathering seeks to be a place where young people can encounter God in new ways, and are challenged and inspired to live their faith in their daily lives. An important part of the Gathering s ministry is the Service Day, where youth will be going into the community, to listen, see, and serve others. The SESLYO board will be sharing their own community project this year, Here We Stand, in Our Community, and Blessings Bags. You ll be able to pack a Blessing Bag and take it back to your own community to share with someone who needs to know someone else cares. Led by Ms. Rachel Alley, Assistant to the Bishop for Young Adult and Youth Ministries, ELCA Southeastern Synod, and the SESLYO Board Transformational Ministry 2.0 Coming to Southeastern Synod! Meeting Room 2 Tired of declining attendance and financial stress in your congregation? Led by trainers, TM 2.0 takes clusters of churches through the basics of the renewal process. This vitality process equips the congregation to make systematic and structural changes during a missional & spiritual discernment journey. Join us to get more details and time table for implementation in our Synod. Led by Rev. Gary Christensen, pastor, Resurrection Lutheran, Newnan, GA and co-chair of the Mission, Outreach and Renewal Committee; Mr. Wayne Fell, Director for Evangelical Mission, Southeastern Synod; the Rev. Ron Bonner, Director for Evangelical Mission, Southeastern Synod and pastor, Lutheran Church of the Atonement, Atlanta, GA What Every Congregation Needs to Know about the Call Process Sooner or Later Meeting Room 9 Sooner or later, congregations find themselves needing to call a new pastor. This workshop provides an overview of the call process step by step from resignation or retirement of a pastor to celebrating the beginning of a new ministry partnership. This is intended for members of congregations currently in the call process, those who expect their pastor to be retiring or leaving in the near future, or anyone who just wants to know how the call process in the Southeastern Synod works, whether your need to know is for sooner or for later. Led by the Rev. Dr. Ben Moravitz, Assistant to the Bishop, ELCA Southeastern Synod A-15
7 WORKSHOP SESSION 2 Saturday, May 27, :45 AM-12:15 PM Circle of Welcome Welcoming Congregations: Two New Initiatives for Congregational Engagement with Refugees and Migrants Meeting Room E Historically Lutherans migrated to the United States and have welcomed refugees and newcomers into the country. With 65 million people on the move in the world today congregational engagement with migrants and refugees is more important than ever before. AMMPARO was adopted at the 2016 ELCA Churchwide Assembly as an initiative to accompany migrant minors for protection, advocacy, representation and opportunities. The Circle of Welcome is an initiative that connects Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service with Lutheran Services of Georgia and local congregations. Through the Circle of Welcome congregations are called to engage with refugees, be that with newly arrived refugees or refugees that have already been in the United States for several months. Come to this workshop to learn how your congregation in any location in the Southeastern Synod can join one or two of these new, welcoming initiatives and accompany refugees and migrants as friends and neighbors, investing in their well-being, accepting them as new brothers and sisters, and seeing them as assets in the community. Led by the Rev. John Moeller, CEO, Lutheran Services of Georgia; Rev. Kevin Jacobson, Assistant Director for Outreach, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service; Deacon Melanie Johnson, Program Manager for Community Engagement, Lutheran Services of Georgia; and Ms. Mary Campbell, Director for AMMPARO, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Empathy and the Gospel Meeting Room 18 Could a greater miracle take place than to see through another's eyes? If you could stand in another's shoes, hear what they hear, feel what they feel, would you treat them differently? The workshop will be interactive and center on the story of the Good Samaritan. Led by Ms. Annette Flanigan, MA, on behalf of the Lutheran Theological Center in Atlanta Exploring the Occasional Services Meeting Room 12 At certain times, the worship of the Christian assembly extends beyond primary gatherings around word and sacrament, marking occasions in human life and the life of the church. Come explore in greater depth major occasions such as weddings, funerals, and healing, as well as other rites around assembly worship. The dimensions of pastoral care, preaching, and assembly song will be included as we unpack these important rites in the life of the church. Led by the Rev. Kevin L. Strickland, Assistant to the Presiding Bishop/Executive for Worship A-16
8 Faith and Public Life Meeting Room 3 Come and meet the Southeastern Synod s new Advocacy Policy Council and hear about what is going on in your state and the exciting plans mapped out for the next year as we move forward with our ready benches and connect congregational advocacy teams across 4 states to create positive change in both state and national public policy. Mary Campbell with ELCA AMMPARO will also be joining us to talk about 'Welcoming Congregations' and the 'Guardian Angels' programs. Whether you are already involved in advocacy or just curious, come and see. Led by Mr. Hilton Austin Jr, Advocacy Director; members of the Southeastern Synod Advocacy Policy Council; and Ms. Mary Campbell, Director for AMMPARO, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Faith, Sexism, Justice: Conversations Toward a Social Statement Meeting Room 10 Join us as we discuss how to conduct the ELCA Study, "Faith, Sexism, and Justice: Conversations toward a Social Statement," with your congregation, school, or study group. We will also work through one module of the study together as a demonstration. The task force wants your voice to be heard! Led Ms. Bethany Fayard, Task Force Member, ELCA Task Force on Women and Justice: One in Christ Good News in the Digital Age Marriott Plaza Room C Keeping up with how people communicate feels like learning a foreign language: Should you tweet or should you snap? What s a reddit, and what hashtag do I need to remember? Participants in this workshop will get an overview of the changing landscape of how we communicate with one another, and how these sometimes confusing technologies can become tools for sharing the Gospel and growing community. Led by The Rev. David Hansen, pastor of Joy! Lutheran Church, The Woodlands, TX Green Team Resource Room Meeting Room 11 This is not a workshop. Rather, the Green Team invites you to stop by their Resource Room throughout the Assembly for conversation and short presentations designed to educate and equip congregations to be good stewards of our Earth A-17
9 How Can I Help After a Disaster? Meeting Room 8 This workshop shares ways individuals, groups and congregations can provide assistance after a disaster. Whether it is assisting with clean up and rebuilding homes, restoring hearts and hope through helping with emotional spiritual care camps for children and teens, or assisting in other ways, there is a job for you! Led by the Rev. Matt Steinhauer, pastor, Faith Lutheran, Lebanon, TN, Deacon Ellen Koester, Chief Executive Director, Lutheran Services in Tennessee, the Rev. Stacey Parvin, pastor, Beth Eden, Louisville, MS, and the Rev. Dr. Morgan Gordy, pastor, Christ Lutheran, Nashville, TN and chair, Southeastern Synod Disaster Ministry Committee How Does Your Congregation Encourage (or Discourage) Healthy Leaders? Marriott Plaza East Room It s a powerful question many churches haven t considered. This practical workshop gives you ideas and tools so you can evaluate your church culture and identify ways to encourage your leaders (and members) to make healthy lifestyle choices for the sake of ministry. Join the Rev. Paul Aebischer, Region 9 Representative for Portico Benefit Services, and make this your congregation s first step into the wellness reformation! Led by the Rev. Paul Aebischer, Region 9 Representative for Portico Benefit Services Listen! God is Calling. Meeting Room 9 What is God calling you to do? Join a conversation about discerning your vocation in the ELCA. Hear about others' journeys, ask questions, and learn about possible paths for you. Led by the Rev. Dr. Ruth E. Hamilton, ELCA Region 9 Manager for Candidacy and Leadership Managing Risks: Steps Towards Best Congregational Practices Meeting Room 7 Congregations today face a variety of protection challenges. This workshop presents a stepby-step guide to best practices for managing and minimizing financial, legal, and member risk. Led by Mr. Charles R. Bridgers, Southeastern Synod Attorney Sin Boldly: Empowering Pastors & Laity to Use Their Gifts Meeting Room H Get ready to unwrap your gifts for leadership and contribution! Through discussion and exercises, discover ways to look for opportunities and possibilities, identify resources and work toward goals for your congregations. In the process, we hope you will feel empowered to give yourself permission to Sin Boldly! Led by Mr. Wayne Fell, Director for Evangelical Mission, Southeastern Synod; Ms. Rundi Ream, Volunteer Coordinator, Crossroads Campus, Nashville, TN and at-large representative to the Southeastern Synod Council; and the Rev. Monica Weber, Pastor, Epiphany Lutheran Church, Collierville, TN A-18
10 This Changes Everything! Meeting Room 4 Join us to hear about the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, TX, June 27-July 1, A week of faith formation, where 30,000 youth will spend 5 days in interactive learning, worship, Bible Study, service, and fellowship. The Gathering seeks to be a place where young people can encounter God in new ways, and are challenged and inspired to live their faith in their daily lives. An important part of the Gathering s ministry is the Service Day, where youth will be going into the community, to listen, see, and serve others. The SESLYO board will be sharing their own community project this year, Here We Stand, in Our Community, and Blessings Bags. You ll be able to pack a Blessing Bag and take it back to your own community to share with someone who needs to know someone else cares. Led by Ms. Rachel Alley, Assistant to the Bishop for Young Adult and Youth Ministries, ELCA Southeastern Synod, and the SESLYO Board Transformational Ministry 2.0 Coming to Southeastern Synod! Meeting Room 2 Tired of declining attendance and financial stress in your congregation? Led by trainers, TM 2.0 takes clusters of churches through the basics of the renewal process. This vitality process equips the congregation to make systematic and structural changes during a missional & spiritual discernment journey. Join us to get more details and time table for implementation in our Synod. Led by Rev. Gary Christensen, pastor, Resurrection Lutheran, Newnan, GA and co-chair of the Mission, Outreach and Renewal Committee; Mr. Wayne Fell, Director for Evangelical Mission, Southeastern Synod; the Rev. Ron Bonner, Director for Evangelical Mission, Southeastern Synod and pastor, Lutheran Church of the Atonement, Atlanta, GA A-19
11 Lunch & Conversation Saturday, May 27, :15 PM 1:30 PM Council Presidents Meeting Room E Grab your lunch at the Convention Center Concessions and join Vice President Doris Underwood to learn about a new synod initiative to connect our congregations and lay leaders. She will also provide a brief report on the work of the Synod Council and take your questions. Congregation vice presidents, members of Council and any lay leader in attendance can attend on behalf of a congregation. Led by Ms. Doris Underwood, Vice President, Southeastern Synod Council Help! I Need Ideas! Meeting Room H Bring your lunch to our meeting room for an opportunity to exchange information and brainstorm with other congregations. Tables will be arranged by discussion topics, to include: Stewardship, Evangelism, Multi-culturalism, Youth Ministry, Christian Education, Community Outreach, Mutual Ministry, and Living Through the Call Process. All are welcome! Led by Ms. Rundi Ream, Volunteer Coordinator, Crossroads Campus, Nashville, TN, and atlarge representative to the Southeastern Synod Council, and the Rev. Monica Weber, pastor, Epiphany Lutheran Church, Collierville, TN Specialized Pastoral Care and Other Non-congregational Ministries Meeting Room 3 Grab your lunch at the Convention Center Concessions and join in a collegial sharing opportunity for rostered ministers serving in specialized pastoral care ministries (chaplains, pastoral counselors, and clinical educators) and in other non-congregational ministries (teaching, campus ministry, social ministry organization, etc.) and for rostered ministers and candidates discerning a call to these ministries. Led by the Rev. Dr. Ben Moravitz, Assistant to the Bishop, ELCA Southeastern Synod A-20
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