9:00 am – 4:00 pm
First Lutheran Church – Fargo, ND

This workshop is designed to help facilitators learn how to administer PREPARE/ENRICH and provide feedback to premarital and married couples using six core and over 20 supplemental exercises. Learn to help couples identify their strengths and growth areas in categories such as Communication, Conflict Resolution, Spiritual Beliefs and Financial Management. The cost is $175 (lunch included). Pam Hulstrand is the seminar director.

To register, contact Pam at (612) 741-6613 or pamhul@earthlink.net

March 12-16, 2012

Luther Seminary – St. Paul, MN

The Parish Nurse Ministry Program at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN is offering a one week basic parish nurse preparation course in collaboration with Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Based on the current IPNRC curriculum, the program topics include: the role of the parish nurse, biblical healing and the Church’s ministry, integrating faith and health, health promotion activities, and working with persons across the lifespan.

In addition, there is a pastor/nurse panel, mentoring session, service of healing, and dedication service. The program cost is $575 (includes resources, notebook and some meals for the week!) It is open to registered nurses interested in health and healing ministries. The deadline for registration for the Luther program is February 27th.

Visit cord.eu to view additional program dates, locate resources, and download the registration brochure.

For further information, please email parish-nurse@cord.edu or Jean Bokinskie, RN, PhD, PNM Director, 218-299-3825.

March 4-6, 2012

Wartburg Theological Seminary – Dubuque, IA

Join leaders in rural communities and congregations gather to gain insight and inspiration, to network and neighbor that our ministries might be strengthened and our opinions better informed.

Conference Leader:

Rev. Dr. Dwight Dubois
“Courage in the Country: Dying to Ourselves, For the Life of the World”

Plenary Speakers:
Dennis Campbell; Dr. Kris Stache

Workshop Leaders:
Dwight Dubois; Jim La Doux; Ginger Anderson-Larson; Joan Fumetti Jim Ennis

Bible Study Leader:
Dr. Craig L. Nessan

To learn more and register at wartburgseminary.edu

5:00 p.m.(Monday) – 12:00 p.m. (Wednesday)
St. Paul, MN

“Monkey Business.” That’s what Martin Luther called the rite of confirmation. And the numbers of young people that the church is losing after, and possibly through, the confirmation process, is rising annually.

Join Luther Seminary for this FirstThird Dialogue designed to both begin, as well as further, ongoing conversations about the deep and adaptive change in our churches in confirmation preparation and the rite itself.

Keynote speakers are:

• Nancy Going - Distributed Leaning, Children, Youth & Family Ministry, Luther Seminary
• Hans Wiersma - Assistant Professor of Youth & Family Ministry, Augsburg College.

This event is designed for pastors, confirmation directors and confirmation volunteers. Cost is $150 early-bird registration through Jan 31; $175 regular registration.

Learn more  and register at firstthird.org

The initial focus, Evangelism, is at the midway point and going strong! 26 lay participants from EaND and NW MN Synod congregations are actively engaged in the sessions. One participant shares, “I’ve learned so much and am excited to bring all of this back to my congregation!” That statement captures the purpose of CLA.

FAQs — and answers:

Does the same congregational member attend all the focuses?

No. The CLA is designed to enhance specific gifts, so it is not the intention that the same person would enroll/participate in all four focuses (Evangelism, Stewardship, Education, and Worship). In fact, as the CLA moves forward, some of the focuses will run simultaneously! Over an extended period of years, it is feasible that one person could possibly participate in all four focuses, but that is not the framework under which the CLA was developed. Congregations are encouraged to see the CLA as an opportunity to engage multiple congregational members in growing their gifts. The more people enrolled from your congregation, the wider the benefit to your congregation.

How much time is involved in each focus?

Each focus is made up of six sessions held on Saturdays (10 am – 4 pm) in the Knutson Campus Center (Morrie Jones Conference rooms) on the campus of Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. Because the CLA includes an action/reflection component, the classes are not held on consecutive Saturdays. Rather, participants attend class followed by a break (3+ weeks) as participants are engaged in specific assignments, practical experiences, and interaction with their peer cohort. Therefore, each focus spans roughly 9 months.

Where can I find more information?

• Find updates and articles
• Download enrollment forms, recommendation forms, class schedules, and syllabi
• Contact Rev. Keith Zeh, Director for Evangelical Mission

Download this article

August 28, 2011
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Sharon Lutheran Church - Grand Forks, ND

This training is about the current landscape of Youth Ministry & Faith Formation. The ELCA Youth Gathering 2012 will also be discussed with a Q & A session. These free training sessions are not just for congregations planning to send youth to the Gathering but for ALL congregations engaged in Youth Ministry.

Part 2

September 18, 2011
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Christus Rex – Grand Forks

October 15, 2011
9:00 am – 12 noon
Fargo (place TBA)

For more information contact Rachael Puttbrese at rputtbrese AT sharonlutheran DOT com or Jamie Travers at eandlyo AT gondtc DOT com

6:00 – 8:00 pm
Calvary Lutheran – Grand Forks, ND

September 25, 2011

2:00 – 4:00 pm
Our Savior’s Lutheran – Valley City, ND

September 27, 2011

6:00 – 8:00 pm
Milnor Lutheran – Milnor, ND

October 6, 2011

6:00 – 8:00 pm
Pontoppidan Lutheran – Fargo, ND

Bring a group of folks from your congregation (stewardship leaders, church council, finance leaders) to attend the event which is most convenient for you. The events will lead off with time of reflection and conversation led by Bishop Rindy on the topic of money and the church:

• How we talk (or don’t talk) about money in the church
• How we relate money to faith and life and mission
• How we might develop better, healthier and even more fun ways of interacting with money as part of our personal and congregational faith lives

The second hour will offer you three workshops,  choosing one to attend. They will be led by stewardship leaders from within the synod on the following topics:

1. Raising Money
   Nuts & bolts of how to pay attention to developing and strengthening the congregation’s financial stewardship support for ministry and mission.
2. Handling Money
   Attention will be paid to best practices in the handling of church funds. Please note that this session will be especially helpful to offering counters, financial secretaries, treasurers and finance committee members – whoever helps handle congregational funds.
3. Spending Money
   Purposeful, life-giving, missional budgeting and spending.

Cost: $5 per person
(covers materials, refreshments, etc.)
Payment may be brought to the event, with checks payable to the Eastern North Dakota Synod-Fall Stewardship Event indicated in the memo line

Registration:
E-mail Jean Peterson at jean AT eandsynod DOT org with the name of your congregation and names of those attending.

Questions?  Contact Rev. Keith Zeh

What’s your emotional IQ?

This EQ-HR Center workshop is an intensive 3-day session designed to enable participants to learn about, build, and practice emotional intelligence skills in a small group setting. Skilled facilitators provide tools and feedback to enable participants to learn about themselves and to immediately practice emerging skills. As group life unfolds, participants give and receive feedback regarding the impact they have on others in the group. Participants will learn both inter-personal and intra-group communication skills.

To register, call Jacki at (218) 299-3146. Registration Deadline: May 10, 2011

Tuition: $350 (includes cost of EQ assessment)
Meals & Double Occupancy Housing: $125.00
Meals & Single Occupancy Housing: $150

More information: Download fllyer [pdf]

A coach is one who stands beside and draws out gifts and talents. Coaching is the process of coming along side a person or team to help them discover God’s agenda for their life and ministry. Come and learn the basics of the framework of the coaching process.

Over the years there have been coaching 101 workshops offered periodically through our Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as a powerful means for equipping and enhancing ministry in congregations, faith based organizations, and in daily life.

Cost: $30
The fee covers materials, noon lunch and refreshments. Make check payable to the Eastern North Dakota Synod with “Coaching 101” in the memo line.

Registration:
Contact Pr. Keith Zeh; send a check payable along with your name and contact information to the EaND Synod Office.

An event for congregations who have experienced conflict and are ready to renew their mission. If your congregation is in a time of transition after a period of turmoil related to human sexuality questions or other church affiliation issues, then this is for you.

“Rebuilding the Remnant” is developed by the Directors of Evangelical Mission (DEMs) of the ELCA in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota for both lay leaders and church staff members.

• Return to your congregation refreshed and reinvigorated for the road before you in 2011 and beyond.
• Come and experience excellent worship and keynote presentations with Dr. Craig van Gelder from Luther Seminary about building Christ-centered, mission-minded congregations.
• Discuss and share ideas with members of other congregations from the region about their experiences and how to seek healing for your congregation’s wounds.

The registration fee is $50 per person. Price includes six meals and the event. We encourage you to attend with others as a part of a team from your congregation.

Sponsored by the synods in Region 3.

For more information, call Beth Anderson at (701) 223-5312 or Rev. Keith Zeh at the Synod Office.

Brochure and registration form:
Download event brochure (download .pdf file)