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SUMMARY:Missional Leadership in the Urban Context
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URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/missional-leadership-in-the-urban-context-4/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Missional Leadership in the Urban Context
DESCRIPTION:Learn More
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/missional-leadership-in-the-urban-context-3/
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SUMMARY:2022 Multi Asian Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Multi Asian Gathering is a mission movement of Asian leaders (clergy and laity) to celebrate our unity and uniqueness in mission and ministry in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). \nThe purpose of the Multi Asian Gathering is to bring together Asian leaders from diverse Asian backgrounds\, ethnicities and cultures in order to address common mission and ministry topics we face such as next-generation ministry\, leadership development\, theological education\, church planting\, discipleship\, colloquy programs and cross-cultural missions. We desire to network and form meaningful relationships with all cultures and expand our interaction with LCMS leaders and entities. \nAnyone who is engaged in or is interested in Asian mission and ministry is welcome to register for the Multi Asian Gathering. There is no additional cost for the Multi Asian Gathering\, but participants should register for the Multiethnic Symposium\, which includes a $50 registration fee.\n \nRegistration\n \nRegistration closes: April 8\, 2022 \nThe Multiethnic Symposium ends at 1 p.m. May 4\, and the Multi Asian Gathering begins at 3 p.m. May 4. \nSchedule\nWednesday\, May 4\n\n\nTIME\nDETAILS\n\n\n3 p.m.\nWelcome and Opening PresentationsPurpose of Multi Asian GatheringPresented by Dr. Terrence Chan\, Pastor and Lead Missionary at Christ for All Nations Lutheran Church\, San Francisco\n\n\n3:15 p.m.\nInteractive Experience\n\n\n4:15 p.m.\nBreak with Refreshments\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nIntroduction to Multi Asian GroupsThe following groups – Chinese\, Hmong\, Korean and Vietnamese –  are reflective of the current launch team of the Multi Asian Gathering and will be presented by the launch team members.\n\n\n5:30 p.m.\nRoundtable Conversation No. 1: Leadership in Asian Ministry Context15-minute topic presentation followed by reflective group discussion\n\n\n6:30 p.m.\nMulti Asian Gathering Dinner Banquet\n\n\nThursday\, May 5\n\n\nTIME\nEVENT\n\n\n8 a.m.\nContinental Breakfast\n\n\n9 a.m.\nOpening Devotion\n\n\n9:15 a.m.\nRoundtable Conversation No. 2: Next Generation Ministry15-minute topic presentation followed by reflective group discussion\n\n\n10:15 a.m.\nBreak with Refreshments\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nRoundtable Conversation No. 3: Opportunities for Asian Ministry in the LCMS15-minute topic presentation followed by reflective group discussion\n\n\n11:30 a.m.\nPrayer and Conclusion
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/2022-multi-asian-gathering/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Multiethnic Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Rise and Enter the City: The Hopeful Church in the Multiethnic City\nThe 2022 Multiethnic Symposium will explore the biblical\, artistic and missional perspectives that emanate from diverse ethnic churches and communities\, particularly in the United States\, and will encourage participants to contribute toward a Lutheran theology of urban ministry that inspires and guides intercultural engagement with neighbors living in today’s complex urban landscape.\n \nLearn More\n 
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/multiethnic-symposium-2022/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Continuing Education,Faculty Speaking Engagement
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SUMMARY:Missional Leadership in the Urban Context
DESCRIPTION:Learn More
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/missional-leadership-in-the-urban-context-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Missional Leadership in the Urban Context
DESCRIPTION:Concordia Seminary is partnering with Concordia University\, Saint Paul\, Minn.\, (CSP) to offer this online continuing education course for pastors\, lay leaders and commissioned church workers\, “Missional Leadership in the Urban Context.” The course assumes a general familiarity with U.S. cities\, interest in reaching people in urban areas with the Gospel\, and some experience serving or ministering in urban areas. The course is taught by Dr. Leopoldo A. Sánchez M.\, professor of Systematic Theology\, director of the Center for Hispanic Studies and the Werner R.H. Krause and Elizabeth Ringger Krause Professor of Hispanic Ministries at Concordia Seminary; Dr. Mark Koschmann\, associate vice president of faith and ministry and chair of the Department of Theology and Ministry at CSP; and Dr. Gerard Bolling\, associate pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Louis\, Mo.\, and assistant professor of leadership and theology at Concordia University Texas\, Austin. \n\n \nCourse format \nThis course features six modules over six weeks\, with video lectures\, optional readings\, recommended assignments and peer discussion activities to enhance the learning experience. The first two modules include a live video conference with students and the instructors; this session will be recorded so students can view it later if they are unable to attend. The next three modules each use 45–60 minutes of prerecorded videos that are divided into digestible segments. The final module includes a live wrap-up video conference that will be recorded. \nThe course is fully online and asynchronous\, meaning it can be completed at any time after the April 20 launch date. The course is especially appropriate for those in urban and metropolitan settings. Pastors can earn one Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit. \nCourse topics \nCities matter. As the city goes\, so goes the entire culture of the arts\, scholarship\, communication\, philosophy and commerce. For Christians today\, the city presents many challenges\, and yet the diversity\, density and prominence of cities means that urban ministry is an essential place for Christians to proclaim the Gospel. Moreover\, the city offers a tremendous opportunity for Christians to love\, serve and welcome people with hospitality\, openness and Christian love. \nThe ministry of the early Christians was remarkably city-centric. When Paul planted churches\, he traveled to the largest city of that region to teach and preach the Gospel. As the churches grew in these urban areas\, more and more people were able to experience the Gospel message as it spread from the urban center to the surrounding countryside. A similar dynamic is taking place in the world today. By proclaiming the Gospel in urban and metropolitan areas\, Christians have an opportunity to once again engage and shape the wider culture and proclaim the Gospel to people from all over the world. \nSession 1: The Gospel for the City \nIn this session\, we will explore the Christian call toward the city. We will discuss how cities matter in our globally connected world and the opportunities this presents for Christian witness\, service and outreach. We also will delve into a Lutheran theology of the city and the role of Lutheran congregations in urban and suburban settings as part of larger metropolitan regions in the United States. \nSession 2: Perspectives from the City \nHow do we envision cities in the United States and the world today? How have cities changed? What do we hope the city will become? In this session\, we will explore these essential questions for developing missional leadership in the urban context. We also will feature first-hand perspectives from the city that examine the socioeconomic\, racial\, ethnic\, political and religious diversity of the city. While many voices in our culture attempt to use diversity to drive people apart\, we will examine how Christians from diverse backgrounds can work together in the unity\, freedom and hope of Jesus Christ to bring renewal to people living in the city. \nSession 3: Historical and Cultural Issues in Urban Studies \nThe last several decades of U.S. history and urban history are vital for understanding the present state of the American city. We will examine the historical\, political and cultural reasons that have led to the development of today’s cities. For instance\, people sometimes assume that African Americans essentially must reside in segregated\, often poorer neighborhoods in U.S. cities. However\, this reality emerged over time\, in large part to economic and political policies. In order to engage in the urban context\, we need to understand the numerous historical factors like redlining\, blockbusting\, restrictive covenants and public-school policies that have created urban neighborhoods of segregation and poverty. \nSession 4: Pursuing Justice in the City \nCries for justice abound in our contemporary context. How should Christians engage with social and political issues\, especially those injustices and inequalities that are experienced poignantly in the city? This session will examine the many competing perspectives of justice touted in our culture. We then will offer a specifically Lutheran\, biblical perspective on justice and consider how this Lutheran\, biblical perspective can address what seem to be intractable issues such as poverty\, homelessness and racism. \nSession 5: Connecting People to the City \nDespite the challenges facing urban areas\, Christians have a tremendous opportunity to serve and witness to people across the city. This session will explore how to best connect with diverse people across the metropolitan region. We will explore how congregations can help support each other as a network of supportive\, empathetic\, Christ-centered churches. We will highlight the value of one-on-one personal visits\, asset-based community development and innovative strategies for evangelism and outreach in the city. \nSession 6: Integrative Ministry in the City \nUsing Col. 1:17\, we will bring these urban topics together as a coherent\, integrative model for missional leadership in the urban context. This model for urban leadership is based on the priority and centrality of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as Christians and their churches serve and witness in the city. In addition\, we will examine how the doctrine of justification and a Lutheran understanding of vocation enable Christians to live out their freedom in Christ to serve their neighbor and the world God has made. We will explore how this model for missional leadership integrates ministries across urban\, suburban and rural areas\, and how Christians are empowered by the Gospel to engage the culture around us. \nRegistration deadline: April 4\n \nRegistration\n 
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/missional-leadership-in-the-urban-context-1/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Interim Ministry: Basic Training for Transitions (Phase 2)
DESCRIPTION:Do you desire to become a more effective transitional leader and agent of the Gospel? Are you considering intentional interim ministry as a possibility for your future? As the world continues to change\, we confront both profound grief and tantalizing possibilities. How can we better equip ourselves to guide congregations through difficult transitions and into new life? \nLutheran Transitional Ministry Association (LuTMA\, formerly NALIP) touches this reality\, encouraging curiosity and growth. Since 1997\, the organization has worked with thousands of pastors and multiple partners nationwide and offered training to help those entering interim ministry to navigate congregational dynamics and serve as a transitional leader. \nVisit lutma.org for more information.\n 
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/interim-ministry-basic-training-for-transitions-phase-2-2022/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Lay Bible Institute
DESCRIPTION:Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow\nPresident Emeritus Dr. Dale A. Meyer\nTraditional and true Lutheran emphases get a fresh look for congregational ministry in today’s changed and challenging culture. Topics from 1 Peter include unmasking the influences of public culture upon church life\, faith and good works\, truth and emotions\, the fear of God and whether or not “forgiveness” communicates. \nRegistration deadline: Jan. 31\, 2022\n \nRegister Learn More\n 
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/lay-bible-institute-winter-2022/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Faculty Speaking Engagement
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Faith and Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Faith and Film Festival has been canceled. The next festival is set for Jan. 26-28\, 2023. Thank you for your understanding\, and we look forward to seeing you at next year’s event! \nConcordia Seminary’s annual Faith and Film Festival is a gathering to screen and ponder Christian themes in contemporary cinema. Geared toward people interested in film and theology\, the festival serves as an opportunity for participants to explore Christian themes in movies and develop eyes to see film in new ways. \nThroughout the festival\, participants will attend plenary auditorium screenings\, as well as breakout sessions where attendees will have an option to choose up to three films\, each with their own discussion moderator. \nHighlights include: \n\nEight films to select from for three breakout screenings and discussion\nThree auditorium feature films to be revealed at the festival\nVirtual keynote speaker Dr. Joel Mayward\, film critic\n\nDisclaimer: This event is for adults only.
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/faith-and-film-festival-2022/
CATEGORIES:Conference/Seminar,Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Pre-Lenten Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You Meant It for Evil\, but God Meant It for Good\nSermons based on Luke 22:1-24:12\nPresenter: Dr. Jeffrey Gibbs\, emeritus professor \nDuring this Pre-Lenten Workshop\, Emeritus Professor Dr. Jeffrey Gibbs will bring together exegesis\, application and preaching based on Luke 22:1-24:12 to help pastors prepare their worship resources for Lent. \nRegistration deadline: Jan. 7\, 2022\n \nRegister Learn More\n 
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/pre-lenten-workshop-2022/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Faculty Speaking Engagement
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