New to Montana Workshop
Montana Association of Churches
This workshop is for ministers and their families who have moved to Montana. It is an opportunity to get to know your new state, and some ecumenical colleagues as well.
Contact the Montana Synod for more information
Sept. 15, 16, 2008
Ursuline Center, Great Falls, MT
Luther Lectures 2008
Dr. Timothy Wengert
“Martin Luther’s Small Catechism and Parish Renewal” is the topic for the Luther Lectures. Individual lectures are: I. “Luther’s Small Catechism: Tasting it Again for the First Time,” II. “Dying and Rising: The Ten Commandments and the Apostle’s Creed,” III. “Thunder: Prayer as Rubbing God’s Ears with God’s Promises,” IV. “Treasure: The Sacraments as ‘Signs and Wonders’.”
Oct. 2,3, 2008 8 Contact Hours
Chico Hot Springs, Pray $70/$60
Growing in God’s Field
Kathryn Love
This 2 day evangelism event has something for everyone – keynotes, worship, workshops and ministry models. Group rates make this affordable for congregational groups.
Contact the Montana Synod Office.
Oct. 10-11, 2008 Helena
Boundaries Training
This event on sexual misconduct is offered for rostered leaders and LPA’s of the Montana Synod.
Oct. 10, 2008 5 Contact Hours
Helena $25
The Beginning of the Gospel: Living and Preaching Mark
Rev. Dr. David Mesner
This workshop delves into the Gospel of Mark, which is the Gospel for the upcoming liturgical year. Rev. Dr. Mesner will follow the Gospel lessons and speak on both living and preaching the scripture.
5 Contact Hours $50/$45
Oct. 28, 2008 Bethany Lutheran, Big Fork
Oct. 29, 2008 St. Paul’s Lutheran, Missoula
Oct. 30, 2008 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Billings
Book of Faith Initiative
Dr. Diane Jacobson
Dr. Jacobson will discuss the Book of Faith Initiative, talk about Lutheran insights and do a Bible study using the methods commended in “Opening the Book of Faith.”
5 Contact Hours $60
(Look for discount registration opportunities.)
Nov. 7, 2008 First English, Great Falls
Nov. 8, 2008 Christ the King, Bozeman
Nov. 10, 2008 American Lutheran, Billings
Plan ahead for these events:
Midwinter Theological Conference
Dr. Jim Limburg
“First Things First: Creation in the Bible, the Catechism and the Life of the Church.” This conference will give attention to the creation theme in the first chapters of the Bible and first article of the Creed.
Feb. 2-4, 2009 11 Contact Hours
Izaak Walton Inn, Essex
Sabbath Reflections
Richard Bruesehoff and Bishop Jessica Crist
Take some time to reflect and renew during lent. The presenters will travel to four locations around Montana.
Mar. 16, 2009 Missoula
Mar. 17, 2009 Bozeman
Mar. 18, 2009 Billings
Mar. 19, 2009 Glendive
Reformation Neighbors: Lutheran and Hutterite Evangelicals in Montana
Pr. Paul Seastrand, PhD
Alongside Martin Luther’s “conservative” reformation developed the so-called “radical” reformation whose descendants include Hutterites, Mennonites and Amish in Montana. Rev. Seastrand will present a history of these groups and provide a view of their faith and way of life.
Dates and Location TBA 5 Contact Hours
A Window on the World of Islam
Pr. Steve Benson
Rev. Benson draws on his Master’s degree in Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations as well as experience in Muslim-Christian relations in this four lecture series. Benson will speak on “Getting to know the other Sibling,” “In Search of Lost Pride – Tradition or Revision?” “Jihad and the Islamic State – Religion or Politics” and “Islam’s Challenge to Christianity.”
Dates and Location TBA 5 Contact Hours
Care for Returning Veterans
Pr. John Allen et al.
As veterans return from wars abroad, there are a host of issues for veterans, families, communities and churches. These workshops will provide resources for pastors and caregivers to help them understand and work with returning veterans.
Dates and Location TBA 4 contact hours |
