VITAL CHURCH MODULES
As part of our on-going rhythm of exploring “why” and “how” church, and equipping ourselves for leadership in ministry, Vital Church Gatherings will take place 3 times a year: Fall, Winter, & Spring. Gatherings will be in-person, online, or hybrid depending the topic and time of year!
Upcoming Events:
Vital Church: Community & Welcome
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024,10am - 4pm
Trinity Lutheran, Jamestown & on ZOOM
Registration Deadline: April 26
"All are Welcome!" is our bold proclamation and invitation, but are there ways to more fully embody this welcome for the sake of community and belonging? How might we increase who is able to experience our invitation? Together we will explore how we might create more accessible and community-centered spaces and gatherings. Individual registrations are welcomed, though attending as a congregation team will create more opportunities for wondering in community!
Cost
In order to better embody a culture of community and shared ministry, you are invited to make a meaningful contribution to this event, in lieu of a registration fee. Know that whatever you are able to contribute, you presence is welcome and your participation is a gift. All contributions support this and future Vital Church events and ensure learning is accessible to all. Please use the give button below to make a contribution after completing registration.
Suggested contribution: In-person: $20; Individual ZOOM: $10, Group ZOOM: $50
more about vital conversations for church leaders
Needing a jump start of new ideas? Looking for conversation partners to explore options? Are you a new ministry leader? Join these vital conversations for church leaders to explore new ideas, learn in community, and foster creativity in ministry. The guiding principles for our vital conversations are:
We will take a deep dive on various topics through 1-day gatherings, with in-person and digital options available. In addition, optional post-event conversation cohorts are available.
past events
Vital Church: Communication & Community (Past event)
Saturday, May 6th, 2023 10am-4:30pm
Messiah Lutheran Church, Fargo
This session focused on how we show up as leaders in our contexts and how to navigate and manage systems in order to foster healthier conversation and communities.
Vital Church: MODELS FOR MINISTRY (past event)
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Trinity Lutheran, Cooperstown
Both the church and the world look different today than they did 5, 10, 20, or even 50 years ago! What needs to be adjusted for the sake of a vital and sustainable witness? How might we shape and adapt how we do church to fit who we are today? Together we will explore structures for shared ministry, leadership, worship and community partnerships, learning with and from leaders who are exploring new ways to make ministry work!
Vital Church: Models for Ministry Introduction (Past event)
Sunday, November 12, 2023
ZOOM
Both the church and the world look different today than they did 5, 10, 20, or even 50 years ago! What needs to be adjusted for the sake of a vital and sustainable witness? This shortened version will give an introduction to different models and structures for congregations and leaders interested in beginning this conversation.
