Posts tagged Luther Seminary
Discover the Power of Story: Connect Deeply with God and Others
Discover the Power of Story: Connect Deeply with God and Others

What could we learn from Jesus as the master storyteller? His parables never carry a single meaning but reveal more about ourselves and God every time we revisit them. He told stories to bind his followers to those they never intended to care about, and to define their mission.

Isn’t this the kind of connection we need right now, with God and one another—especially as we confront crises of trust, loneliness, and divisions in our communities? This is why Faith+Lead is hosting Story Bridge: Using Story to Connect with God and Others.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgardfaith+lead, Luther Seminary, Lay LeadershipoComment
Revitalizing Faith: Yolanda Solomon’s Fresh Take on Discipleship in Today’s Skeptical World
Revitalizing Faith: Yolanda Solomon’s Fresh Take on Discipleship in Today’s Skeptical World

Explore transformative strategies for authentic discipleship in faith+lead’s latest Pivot podcast episode featuring Yolanda Solomon. Discover how to make discipleship relevant and delightful in today’s challenging cultural landscape. Solomon offers insights into creating genuine communities and reframing discipleship as an invitation to beauty. An essential listen for church leaders seeking practical guidance in fostering sincere faith amidst disillusionment. Listen to the full episode here.

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ELCA, Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardPivot Podcast, faith+lead, Luther SeminaryComment
Elevate Your Leadership: Enroll in ‘Stepping Up to Supervision’ This August
Elevate Your Leadership: Enroll in ‘Stepping Up to Supervision’ This August

Join Luther Seminary’s “Stepping Up to Supervision” course, led by Susan Beaumont, this August 2024. This three-session course offers comprehensive training in effective supervision within the church context, covering everything from performance management to progressive discipline. Sessions are on August 13, 20, and 27 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CT. Equip yourself with the skills needed for effective church leadership. Enroll now for $195 with access to recorded sessions for a year. Visit faithlead.org for more details and registration.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgardfaith+lead, Lay Leadershipo, Luther SeminaryComment
Empower Your Ministry: Enroll in the Basic Skills Coach Training for Faith Leaders
Empower Your Ministry: Enroll in the Basic Skills Coach Training for Faith Leaders

Enhance your leadership skills with Basic Skills Coach Training from Luther Seminary’s faith+lead, starting July 8th, 2024. This course offers nine online sessions under the guidance of Rev. Dr. Dawn Alitz, focusing on empowering techniques like active listening and powerful questioning. Available at just $375 with scholarship options, this training also counts towards your ICF credential. Don’t miss out—enroll now to transform how you support and empower your community.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardLay Leadershipo, faith+lead, Luther SeminaryComment
Living the Story: Moving from Membership to Discipleship
Living the Story: Moving from Membership to Discipleship

Join Luther Seminar’s faith+lead for an exclusive workshop, “Living the Story: Moving from Membership to Discipleship,” on June 27th via Zoom, designed to empower church leaders to foster a culture of active, daily discipleship in their communities. Explore effective strategies for spiritual growth and community engagement, led by Dwight Zscheile of Luther Seminary.

This workshop is free for Faith+Lead members, with special membership rates available for new joiners. Rediscover the joy in your spiritual journey and transform your ministry practices. Register now and be part of God’s unfolding narrative in new and impactful ways.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgardfaith+lead, Lay Leadershipo, Luther SeminaryComment
“With Freedom’s Holy Light”: The Four Estates in American Christianity
“With Freedom’s Holy Light”: The Four Estates in American Christianity

As part of our Creating Space for Conversations series, we share a PDF of an article by Alex M. Aakre, “With Freedom’s Holy Light”: The Four Estates in American Christianity, from an issue of Word and World, Luther Seminary’s journal of theology.

The concept of an American civil religion has been widely identified and widely debated over the last sixty years. Many have come to reject this idea as an attempt to deify the American state and mix the allegiance due to God with that due to the nation. Yet, perhaps, rightly conceived, American civil religion can be useful as a way of understanding a Christian’s relation to the state and to the world. —Alex M. Aakre

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Grand Canyon Synod, News, ResourcesBrian FlatgardCreating Space for Conversations, Word and World, Luther SeminaryComment
Step into Bonhoeffer’s World with Andy Root and Tripp Fuller
Step into Bonhoeffer’s World with Andy Root and Tripp Fuller

Join theologians Andy Root and Tripp Fuller on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 8:30pm Central, as we dive into the world of Dietrich Bonhoeffer in this free event, brought to you by Luther Seminary’s faith+lead.

Step back into a tumultuous era as we explore the life and teachings of one of the most influential figures in Christian thought. Witness how Bonhoeffer's extensive travels and profound teachings not only brought the Gospel to others but also how he embodied the Gospel's call—even to the point of martyrdom under the Nazi regime.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardLuther Seminary, faith+leadComment
“Where the Kingdoms Are Held Together”: Free Institutions and the American Church’s Political Vocation
“Where the Kingdoms Are Held Together”: Free Institutions and the American Church’s Political Vocation

As part of our Creating Space for Conversations series, we share a PDF of an article by the Grand Canyon Synod’s very own Rev. Matthew Metevelis, “Where the Kingdoms Are Held Together”: Free Institutions and the American Church’s Political Vocation, an issue of Word and World, Luther Seminary’s journal of theology.

The United States, as any other nation, is considered a political entity that God uses as a means of providing life and happiness for all. The distinct nature of the American national system is heavily reliant on the virtue of its citizens, and Christians are called to engage in this work both as citizens of the nation and as members of God’s church. —Rev. Matthew Metevelis

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Grand Canyon Synod, News, ResourcesBrian FlatgardCreating Space for Conversations, Word and World, Luther SeminaryComment
2024 Luther College Annual Report
2024 Luther College Annual Report

Greetings from Luther College and from our home in Decorah, Iowa – where river, woodland, and prairie meet upon lands that have been home to the Ioway, Sac, Fox, and Dakota people and their ancestors. We are proud to share with you highlights from this past academic year that reflect our mission to educate minds and develop whole persons equipped to understand and confront a changing society.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardLuther Seminary, 2024 Assembly StoriesComment
Unlock Your Ministry Potential with the School for Lay Ministry Learning Community
Unlock Your Ministry Potential with the School for Lay Ministry Learning Community

Embark on a transformative journey with the School for Lay Ministry Learning Community. This year-long program from Faith+Lead at Luther Seminary equips lay leaders with theological training and leadership skills to effectively serve and lead in their congregations. Starting May 18, 2024, the program offers 13 lessons and 42 contact hours of comprehensive training tailored to enhance your ministry impact.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardLay Leadershipo, faith+lead, Luther SeminaryComment
Uncivil Religion
Uncivil Religion

As part of our Creating Space for Conversations series, we share a PDF of an article by Isak Tranvik, Uncivil Religion, from A Chosen Nation?, an issue of Word and World, Luther Seminary’s journal of theology.

Martin Luther King Jr. has entered the pantheon of American heroes, to be sure. But his legacy is contested, especially in his relation to the assumptions of American civil religion, the common ideals of the nation. Perhaps King pushed beyond these assumptions and challenged them to the core with his concerns for the poor and the radical nature of love. —Isak Tranvik

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Grand Canyon Synod, News, ResourcesBrian FlatgardCreating Space for Conversations, Word and World, Luther SeminaryComment
From Screen Time to Sacred Time: Reimagining Faith Leadership Online
From Screen Time to Sacred Time: Reimagining Faith Leadership Online

"Christian Leadership for a Tech-Shaped Culture" workshop on April 25th, 2024, offers faith leaders essential tools to navigate the digital age, ensuring technology enhances rather than hinders spiritual growth. Through interactive learning and practical coaching skills, this course empowers leaders to create meaningful digital spaces for their communities.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgardfaith+lead, Luther SeminaryComment
Uncover Ancient Wisdom for Today's Church in 'The Ever-Expanding Church' Course
Uncover Ancient Wisdom for Today's Church in 'The Ever-Expanding Church' Course

From faith+lead, "The Book of Acts: The Ever-Expanding Church" online course rediscovers the early church's vitality and its relevance to our lives today. Through engaging discussions and creative illustrations, participants will explore the Holy Spirit's power, learn to embody Scripture in daily life, and envision a church that continuously expands and embraces diversity, just like the early Christians did.

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ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardLuther Seminary, faith+leadComment
The United States, a Chosen Nation?
The United States, a Chosen Nation?

As part of our Creating Space for Conversations series, we share a PDF of an article by Darrell Jodock, The United States, a Chosen Nation?, from A Chosen Nation?, an issue of Word and World, Luther Seminary’s journal of theology.

There are at least two ways to think about the United States as a “chosen nation”: aspirational and exclusivistic. The danger of the latter, which has gained some currency, is that it assumes that America is (or was) already a divinely chosen nation whose actions are blessed by God, rather than a nation that has decided to hold itself to a higher (yet unrealized) standard. —Darrell Jodock

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Grand Canyon Synod, News, ResourcesBrian FlatgardCreating Space for Conversations, Word and World, Luther SeminaryComment
Transform Discord into Dialogue: Join 'Leading in an Age of Contempt' Workshop
Transform Discord into Dialogue: Join 'Leading in an Age of Contempt' Workshop

Explore constructive communication and empathy in challenging times with Joy J. Moore at the 'Leading in an Age of Contempt' workshop on March 21st, 9-10:30 am MST/PDT. Gain scriptural insights and practical tools for navigating societal discord and fostering unity within communities.

This interactive session offers a fresh perspective on current conflicts, exploring the diversity of worldviews and the courage required for leaders to engage constructively.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardCreating Space for Conversations, faith+lead, Luther SeminaryComment
Faith+Lead Membership: Where Theological Education Meets Modern Ministry Challenges
Faith+Lead Membership: Where Theological Education Meets Modern Ministry Challenges

The new Faith+Lead Membership is revolutionizing ministry leadership with a robust online platform that delivers on-demand courses, live coaching, workshops, and an engaging community. Ideal for clergy, volunteers, and innovators in ministry, it offers the tools to navigate modern challenges with a focus on discipleship, community engagement, and shared leadership.

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Grand Canyon SynodBrian Flatgardfaith+lead, Luther Seminary, Lay LeadershipoComment