Midwinter Theological Conference (brochure)
Dr. Cheryl Peterson
The Holy Spirit: Equipping and Empowering the Church for Mission
We are living in a time when survival is on the minds of most mainline denominations. Many congregations are trying to figure out how to “do church better” to bring the numbers back up. However, the real crisis is one of identity, not numbers. The church has forgotten who it is, who it has been called to be by God, and the mission to which God has called it. Dr. Peterson will address this identity crisis and offer her own constructive proposal of the church as a Spirit-breathed people She will examine the Holy Spirit as the Giver of Life who both equips the church through Word and Sacrament and empowers the church for mission. This retreat includes time for worship, prayer and relaxation.
Jan. 30- Feb. 1, 2011
Izaak Walton Inn, Essex
11 Contact Hours
$80/$70 plus cost of food and lodging
Renew: Youth and Family Ministry Retreat
Dr. Andrew Root
The “Renew” Retreat is for those who minister to youth and families in congregations. Those invited include pastors, parents, youth directors and others who volunteer their time to help with youth and family ministry. Relationships Unfiltered: The first presentation will explore the cultural transitions that have made relationships an essential part of youth ministry. The second presentation will discuss a theological recasting of the practice of relational youth ministry; seeing how using relationships to influence young people may be problematic. We will instead re-imagine relational youth ministry as place-sharing. The third presentation will explore the questions: “How can I go about being a place-sharer in youth ministry? What would it look like personally?”
March 1-3
Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp
Co-sponsored by NRIT and FLBC
Retreat begins March 1 with 6:30 supper and ends before lunch on March 3.
$160 for room/board and tuition.
To register contact Brooke Ells at Brooke@flbc.net or call 406-844-3201
Domestic Violence and the Faith Community: A training seminar for clergy and lay leaders in congregations
Ms. Mitzi Vorachek
This ecumenically appropriate workshop will address the dynamics and issues of domestic violence. Ms. Vorachek will talk about Montana law along with mandatory reporting and confidentiality, orders of protection and legal ramifications. She will also speak to safety planning within congregations, as well as religious responses such as strategies for working with victims and perpetrators in congregations. Participants will learn of helpful resources.
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 5 Contact Hours
April 23, Northridge Lutheran Church, Kalispell
April 24, Our Redeemer’s, Helena
May 7, Peace Lutheran, Billings
$45
Christikon Continuing Education Retreat
This annual theological retreat offers a series of lectures along with afternoon free- time for re-creation at Christikon Bible Camp. Cost is $146 for adults plus a $146 speaker’s fee per family. Children 6-12 are half price and children under 6 are free.
July 23-26
For more information contact Rev. Bob Quam at christikon@aol.com or 406-656-1969 or go to www.Christikon.org
Luther’s Spirituality of Prayer
Dr. Mary Jane Haemig
Tentative dates and locations:
Monday, Aug 27 St Paul Lutheran, Cut Bank
Tuesday, Aug 28, TBA
Wednesday, Aug 29, First Lutheran, Wolf Point
9am – 3pm
$75/$60 5 Contact Hrs
