ELCA Rostered Leader Mom looking for support?
The demands of full-time ministry and caring for children can be overwhelming and isolating in any time and is especially true during this time of pandemic. Balancing ministry and parenting often means that self-care and personal spiritual nourishment gets put on the back burner.
This Thriving Leadership Cohort is an opportunity for you to intentionally set aside time with other ministry leaders who are also parents for a time of shared reflection, prayer and renewal.
You can learn more about the program here: https://www.thrivingleadershipformation.org.
WHO? Rostered leader moms in a full-time ministry settings in Regions 1 and 2 of the ELCA (Alaska, Northwest Washington, Southwestern Washington, Northwest Intermountain, Oregon, Montana, Sierra Pacific, Southwest California, Pacifica, Grand Canyon, and Rocky Mountain synods) who also have elementary school or younger age children at home; led by Pastor Lara Martin, Pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Claremont, CA, wife to Pastor Rene Martin and mom to Dietrich (4) and Desmond (2).
WHAT? A small group brave space for other people who trying balance full time ministry with parenting young children. Our time together will include an opening ritual, spiritual practice, reflection, commitment to action, and an opportunity to build community.
WHEN? We will gather for 12 sessions, to be scheduled, beginning Advent (December) 2020 and carrying into 2021.
WHERE? We will meet virtually via Zoom.
WHY? We will come together with the intent of creating nurturing, empowering times, spaces, and relationships to support one another in mission, share spiritual practices, and help the church and our families thrive. If you are interested in being part of this cohort, please fill out this form. Application deadline will be November 10, 2020. You can also contact Pastor Lara Martin with questions. If you know someone who might be interested in joining the pastor mom cohort, please share this call with them!
This cohort is part of the Thriving Leadership Formation Program. California Lutheran University received a five-year grant to create TLF. Working in partnership with Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary and 11 synods of the ELCA, the TLF program emphasizes collaborative learning in cohorts that cultivate mutual support, spiritual practices, and accountability.