 Our mission is to support the ministry of proclaiming and confessing Jesus Christ by nourishing the spiritual growth of those we serve, strengthening their service in Christ's name. I thank my God every time a remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:3-6 |
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Church Reconciler Training: The Ministry of ReconciliationGod reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation. We are called to serve as Christ’s ambassadors, sharing that good news with all around us, especially in times of conflict. All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us (2 Corinthians 5:18-20, NIV). The church proclaims our reconciliation to God through preaching and the teaching of God’s Word. God’s forgiveness is received through Holy Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. The pastor announces God’s grace in corporate and individual confession and absolution. And yet, we often struggle to live, proclaim and cultivate lifestyles of reconciliation in our relationships with others.Reconciliation Ministries in Your CongregationReconciliation is not an event, but a lifestyle. To equip and assist your members in living lifestyles of reconciliation, appoint reconcilers and train them to serve your members through Reconciliation Ministries in the following activities:
Training by Ambassadors of ReconciliationFor more than 15 years, the professionals at Ambassadors of Reconciliation have taught, coached, mediated and arbitrated parties in dispute. And, we have trained thousands of Lutherans to be reconcilers around the world. Attend the newest training especially designed for church reconcilers!Church Reconciler TrainingChurch Reconciler Training prepares all leaders – pastors, elders, teachers, administrators, parents – to guide people through their conflicts.This training is especially helpful for church reconcilers. The church is meant to be a place where its members can seek help in applying God’s message of reconciliation to their personal conflicts. Church reconcilers teach through Bible study, coach individuals in conflict, mediate parties in dispute, and decide issues for parties in arbitration. This course equips leaders and appointed reconcilers to serve in reconciliation ministries. Dates: September 7-13 Cost: $889 |
| Lay Leadership and Elders Training Retreat |
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| Ted Kober has traveled the world training clergy and lay people in church reconciliation and leadership. |
| Lay leaders play important roles in the life of the congregation. But while often gifted and trained in other vocations, lay leaders rarely receive training for their unique roles in the congregation. This results in quality leaders experiencing frustration while disappointing their professional church workers, other leaders, and congregational members. In worst case scenarios congregations suffer from a lack of trained leadership, unresolved conflict, apathy, and people leaving the church. In other words, the work of Christ and His message are weakened. |
| The first area of training for this workshop provides some reflections on what Scriptures teach regarding lay leadership roles. You will review what your congregation's governing documents and policies state regarding your roles and then you will have the opportunity to see some sample documents that have been used in other congregations. You will learn practical ideas for fulfilling your responsibilities toward your pastor and other church workers. |
| In the second area, since every church experiences conflict,you will be given biblical and practical training for helping people in conflict reconcile and resolve conflict. You will explore the idolatry that is revealed in conflict, so that you can bring healing through the application of the Gospel. Part of this experience will include self-reflection exercises and opportunity for personally receiving God's grace. |
| The Training will begin with registration at 7:00 pm on Friday evening and will go through noon on Sunday. Pastors who must return to their congregations for Sunday services should plan to leave after 3:00 pm on Saturday. A special pastor rate of $80 is available for those pastors who must leave. Lay people are encouraged to remain for the entire session as specific training for laypeople will be done Saturday evening and Sunday. |
Date: September 12-14 Cost: $110.00 |
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