Workshops & Training

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.

But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Matthew 7:14 (New International Version)

Workshops and Training

Winter 2010

Vacation Bible School Workshop

Mr. Paul Berg will once again lead our Vacation Bible School workshop. Just how important is Vacation Bible School? Many Christians point to a week of Vacation Bible School as a turning point in their lives. Is that the kind of VBS program you are planning? Paul Berg not only will share insights into recruiting, teaching, and sharing information with VBS programs. He will also share some of the latest research on what is happening to our children, using information from Ken Ham’s book, Already Gone, and information from George Barna. Date: February 28, 2010 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm (includes light supper).Rate: $25 for the first person from each congregation. $10 for each person after. Call or e-mail us to register.

Pastors’ Lenten Series Sermon Workshop

Join Dr. David Schmitt from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis has he presents his Lenten sermon series with the theme “Places of the Passion.” In addition to great learning experiences, you’ll enjoy “Gemutlichkeit” hosted by George Miller and the Lutheran Church Extension Fund.

Dates: January 11, 2010 beginning at 11:00 am to January 12, 2010 at 2:30.

Cost: $89 per person. $64 commuter rate. Click here for a registration form, schedule and other information.

Pre-Retirement Workshop for Church Professionals

Join us for either of two workshops for church professionals who are looking to retire in the not too distant future. A representative from Concordia Plans will be at camp to provide information to the group as well as provide individual information. He'll be able to answer your questions about social security, pensions, housing, medical insurance, and much more.

Dates: February 8-9, 2010 or

June 21-22, 2010.

Costs: $89 per couple

Deadlines for registration: January 22 for the February dates and June 4 for the June dates.

For more information download the flyer by clicking here.

Lay Leadership and Elders Training Retreat

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: March 5-7Cost: $115.00 Download brochure by clicking here.