2014 ALMA Conference
The 2014 national conference of the Association of Lutheran Mission Agencies, or ALMA, is planned for Jan. 30-31 in St. Louis under the theme “You will be Witnesses,” from Acts 1:8.
The 2014 national conference of the Association of Lutheran Mission Agencies, or ALMA, is planned for Jan. 30-31 in St. Louis under the theme “You will be Witnesses,” from Acts 1:8.
Lutherans interested and involved in black ministry are invited to attend the Black Ministry Family Convocation, July 9-13 in Kansas City, Mo. The event's theme, based on Rom. 10:8-13, is "Worship, Word, Witness."
The July 28-31 conference at Concordia University, Nebraska is designed for pastors, musicians and laity who are passionate about music.
The 25th Annual Theological Symposium will take place September 23-24, 2014, at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. There will be presentations from Seminary professors, a Hispanic/Latino lecture, and a golf outing.
The program will include presentations on “Pastoral Care in Pluralistic Contexts” by Rev. Dr. Philip Kuehnert (Pastoral Counselor), “Personal and Professional Wellness” by Rev. Lee Joesten (Chaplain and Clinical Pastoral Educator), Bible studies by Rev. Russell Helbig (Federal Prison Chaplain), small group and plenary discussions, worship, good food, and lots of opportunities to connect with those in similar ministries. Up to 12 continuing education hours will be available.
The National RSTM Conference is geared for congregational leaders from all rural and small-town settings, and it will provide training and resources aimed at helping rural and small-town congregations assess community needs and search for opportunities to engage their communities through acts of witness and mercy.
The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod's Rural & Small Town Mission program will host an Engaging Your Community event Saturday, Nov. 15 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville, Minn.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, through its Rural & Small Town Mission, will host a National Mission Festival on Jan. 17-18, 2015, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Concordia, Mo.
The 2015 LCMS Life Conference is scheduled for Jan. 22-24, 2015, in Washington, D.C. at the Crystal City Hilton Hotel in Arlington, Va.
The 2015 National Association of Lutheran Mission Agencies (ALMA) Conference, "Love & Serve," is scheduled for Jan. 29-30 in St. Louis, Mo., at the Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport Hotel.
The Coaching People Through Conflict Practicum from Ambassadors of Reconciliation prepares leaders – pastors, elders, teachers, administrators and parents to guide people in their conflicts through one-on-one coaching. Almost everyone can benefit from this training, since all of us at times give advice to others on responding to conflict.
The Coaching People Through Conflict Practicum from Ambassadors of Reconciliation prepares leaders – pastors, elders, teachers, administrators and parents to guide people in their conflicts through one-on-one coaching. Almost everyone can benefit from this training, since all of us at times give advice to others on responding to conflict.