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CV Training Event AGENDA – Baltimore – August 2019

Congregational Vitality Training Event | August 21-23, 2019

Christ Lutheran Church | 701 S. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21230-3800

 

Congregational Vitality Training Event Agenda 

Does Jesus Matter? Journey to the Heart of the Gospel

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith.” Romans 1:16

Tracks Offered

Mission Development Training with nine Specialized Learning Tracks: African National Churches / Asian Churches / Church Launch / Churches Starting Churches / Multicultural Churches / Postmodern Churches / Poverty and Justice / Homeless and Justice Ministries Network / Red Ecumenica para el Desarrollo de Iglesias Latinas (REDIL) / Latinx Churches Network /  PLUS, a special track for Newly Organized, Consolidated & Merged Congregations

Cohort Development Gatherings (by invitation only): African Descent Churches / American Indian – Alaska Native Churches / Arab – Middle Eastern Churches  / Recovery and Reentry Cohort

Vital Congregations Cohort (formerly called “redevelopment,” with experienced practitioners, organized by Nancy Nyland)

Synodical Vitality Focus Group (developing a synod support system, with Dave Daubert and Richard Jorgensen)

DEM Synod Vitality Strategy Planning Conversation (with Keith Zeh and Maristela Freiberg)

DEM Collaborative Conversations (ad hoc topical conversations among DEMs with colleagues)

 

Schedule

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21

7:15 am           Board Buses; 7:30-7:45 am, Buses depart for Christ Lutheran Church | or 15-min. walk to church

7:45-8:30 am  Registration Check-In, Christ Lutheran Church Narthex

8:10 am           Gather for Worship, Sanctuary

8:15 am           Worship and Praise                                         

8:30 am           Welcome, Announcements, Logistics

Congregational Vitality in the ELCA

9:00 am           “Why Jesus Matters to Me,” Testimony

9:05 am           Morning Prayer, Liturgy and Song

9:15 am           “The Beauty and the Practice of Evangelism,” Bible Study

10:00 am         Song

{10:00 am REDIL exit to meeting room space}

10:10-11:00 am   One-to-One Relational Training: Introduction and Practice

11:30 am – 5:00 pm     Follow Your Group Schedule

5:00 pm           Load buses or walk back to hotel — EVENING FREE

You Are Invited to a CV Social! Gather in the LB Skybar, 19th Floor, Lord Baltimore Hotel Rooftop Tonight, 8:30 – 10:00 pm. Join the CV Team for Fellowship and Appetizers!

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

7:15 am           Board Buses; 7:30-7:45 am, Buses Depart for Christ Lutheran Church

8:00 am         Worship and Praise , Sanctuary

Morning Prayer, Worship, Testimonies, and Music

8:45 am         “Why Jesus Matters to Me” — Turn to your neighbor and share!

8:55 am         Hymn

9:00 am         Leadership, Vision and Strategy: Synod Presentation and Facilitated Conversations on Leadership

9:45-10:15 am             BREAK / TRANSITION

10:15 am – 3:15 pm          Follow Your Group Schedule

 (1:15-2:30 pm: ALL SEMINARIANS GATHER with Ruben Duran and Key Leaders in Fellowship Hall)

3:15-3:30 pm              BREAK / TRANSITION

3:30 pm           Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, Sanctuary

3:45 pm           AMMPARO (Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities)

3:55 pm           Being a Multicultural Church

4:15-4:40 pm  Informal facilitated conversations on being a multicultural church

4:45 pm           Load Buses or walk back to hotel — EVENING FREE

Optional: Arrange your own group or join the CV Team group to attend Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 7:05 pm start. See your event invitation for the link to attend with the CV Team.

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

7:30 am           Board Buses; 7:45-8:00 am, Buses Depart for Community Lutheran Church

8:30 am – 1:15 pm             Follow Your Group Schedule

ALL GATHER FOR CLOSING WORSHIP AND COMMISSIONING

1:30-2:30 pm  Closing Worship and Commissioning, Sanctuary

Offering: Today’s offering will support New Starts in the Delaware – Maryland Synod. Make checks payable to ELCA.

2:30 pm  Depart directly (on your own) for the airport by 3:00 pm OR board bus / walk to Lord Baltimore Hotel

 

EVALUATION: Remember to complete your event evaluation and return it to your facilitator or drop it off at the registration desk before you leave today!


PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES: Congregational Vitality Training: February 18-21, 2020

If you have just completed Part 1 of your Mission Developer Training, please plan to return for Part 2 and bring two lay leaders.

If you have just completed Part 2 of a Mission Developer Training, you do not need to return.

Go in Peace. – Serve the LORD. – Thanks be to God!

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith.” Romans 1:16

 

by Kris A. Mainellis, program director for communication and events

CV Training Event Bus Schedule – Baltimore – August 2019

Congregational Vitality Training Event | August 2019 | Baltimore, Md.

Lord Baltimore Hotel Bus Schedule 

 

LORD BALTIMORE BUS SCHEDULE

MONDAY, AUGUST 19

MORNING TRAVEL FROM LORD BALTIMORE TO CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

TRIP 1: For activities beginning at 8:00 am

7:30 am              Guests board bus(es) for Christ Lutheran Church

7:45 am              Bus departs Lord Baltimore for Christ Lutheran Church

8:00 am              Bus arrives at Christ Lutheran Church – passenger drop-offs

 

TRIP 2: For activities beginning at 8:30 am

8:00 am              Guests board buses for Christ Lutheran Church

8:15 am              Buses depart Lord Baltimore for Christ Lutheran Church

8:30 am              Buses arrives at Christ Lutheran Church – passenger drop-offs

 

EVENING RETURN TRIP TO LORD BALTIMORE HOTEL

TRIP 1: For activities ending at 4:30 pm

4:30 pm              Buses load to return to Christ Lutheran Church

4:45 pm              Buses depart for Christ Lutheran Church

5:00 pm              Buses arrive at Lord Baltimore – passenger drop-offs

 

TRIP 2: For activities ending at 5:00 pm

5:00 pm              Bus loads to return to Christ Lutheran Church

5:15 pm              Bus departs for Christ Lutheran Church

5:30 pm              Bus arrives at Lord Baltimore – passenger drop-offs

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

MORNING TRAVEL FROM LORD BALTIMORE TO CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

TRIP 1: For activities beginning at 8:00 am

7:30 am              Guests board bus for Christ Lutheran Church

7:45 am              Bus departs Lord Baltimore for travel to Christ Lutheran Church

8:00 am              Bus arrives at Christ Lutheran Church – passenger drop-offs

 

TRIP 2: For activities beginning at 8:30 am

8:00 am              Guests board buses for Christ Lutheran Church

8:15 am              Buses depart Lord Baltimore for Christ Lutheran Church

8:30 am              Buses arrives at Christ Lutheran Church – passenger drop-offs

 

AFTERNOON TRAVEL FROM LORD BALTIMORE TO CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

For Facilitators Meeting

3:00 pm             Guests board bus for Christ Lutheran Church

3:15 pm             Bus departs Lord Baltimore for Christ Lutheran Church

3:30 pm              Bus arrives at Christ Lutheran Church – passenger drop-offs

 

EVENING RETURN TRIP FROM CHURCH TO HOTEL

TRIP 1: For activities ending at 4:30 pm

4:30 pm              Buses load to return to Lord Baltimore

4:45 pm              Buses depart to return to Lord Baltimore

5:00 pm              Buses arrive at Lord Baltimore – passenger drop-offs

 

TRIP 2: For activities ending at 5:00 pm

5:00 pm              Buses load to return to Lord Baltimore

5:15 pm              Buses depart to return to Lord Baltimore

5:30 pm              Bus arrives at Lord Baltimore – passenger drop-offs

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21

MORNING TRAVEL FROM LORD BALTIMORE TO CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

7:15 am              Begin loading buses for travel to Christ Lutheran Church

7:30 am              Buses begin departing Lord Baltimore for travel to Christ Lutheran Church

8:00 am              All passengers must arrive by 8:00 am at Christ Lutheran Church

 

EVENING RETURN TRIP FROM CHURCH TO HOTEL

5:00 pm              Begin loading buses to return to Lord Baltimore

5:15 pm              Buses begin departing to return to Lord Baltimore

5:45 pm              Last bus leaves church to return to Lord Baltimore

5:30-6:00 pm     Buses arrive at Lord Baltimore – passenger drop-offs

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

MORNING TRAVEL FROM LORD BALTIMORE TO CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

7:15 am              Begin loading buses for travel to Christ Lutheran Church

7:30 am              Buses begin departing Lord Baltimore for travel to Christ Lutheran Church

8:00 am              All passengers must arrive by 8:00 am at Christ Lutheran Church

 

EVENING RETURN TRIP FROM CHURCH TO HOTEL

4:45 pm              Begin loading buses to return to Lord Baltimore

5:00 pm              Buses begin departing to return to Lord Baltimore

5:45 pm              Last bus leaves church to return to Lord Baltimore

5:00-6:00 pm     Buses arrive at Lord Baltimore – passenger drop-offs

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

MORNING TRAVEL FROM LORD BALTIMORE TO CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

7:30 am              Begin loading buses for travel to Christ Lutheran Church

7:45 am              Buses begin departing Lord Baltimore for travel to Christ Lutheran Church

8:15 am              All passengers must arrive by 8:15 am at Christ Lutheran Church

 

AFTERNOON RETURN TRIP FROM CHURCH TO HOTEL

2:45 pm             Bus loads to return to Lord Baltimore – For those NOT traveling home Friday

3:00 pm             Bus departs to return to Lord Baltimore

3:15 pm              Bus arrives at Lord Baltimore – passenger drop-offs

 

Note: Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the airport after the event. See the Travel & Logistics information to learn more.

 

by Kris A. Mainellis, program director for communication and events

CV Training Event Travel and Logistics – Baltimore – August 2019

Congregational Vitality Training Event: August 21-23, 2019

Held at Christ Lutheran Church, Baltimore, Maryland

 

TRAVEL & LOGISTICS – BALTIMORE CV TRAINING EVENT

TRAINING EVENT LOCATION

Christ Lutheran Church

701 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21230-3800

410-752-7179  |  www.christinnerharbor.org

 

HOTEL

Lord Baltimore Hotel

20 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21201

410-539-8400  |  www.lordbaltimorehotel.com

 

TIMING OF EVENTS

Please see “Timeline of Events” for a detailed schedule and arrival dates.

 

TRAVEL PLANNING & WEATHER

  • Fly in and out of Baltimore – Washington International Airport (BWI). 
  • Friday evening flights home are expected and strongly encouraged so that no hotel rooms are used Friday night.
  • Local transportation is “on your own”: You must arrange for your own transportation to and from the airport.
  • Dress for the weather – Baltimore can be hot and humid in August. Bring light layers and rain protection.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

  • SUPER SHUTTLE DISCOUNT: For your convenience, you can use the CV Training Event Super Shuttle discount link to book your transportation from BWI airport to the hotel (or church), and from the church to BWI airport, with a cost of about $13.50 each way. Contact your DEM for this link, which was e-mailed out to all DEMS on the ELCA DEM listserv on June 3, 2019. IMPORTANT: Please book your Super Shuttle as two one-way trips, to arrange pickup directly from Christ Lutheran Church after the event ends on Friday. Note that the link does not allow two different pickup locations in a single round-trip reservation. You can adjust your reservations by reentering the link.
  • LIGHT RAIL: Taking the train (Light Rail) is a very affordable option for traveling from BWI airport to the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Download the Charm Pass app to buy fares for a day, a series of days or for the week (one-way fare is $1.90): https://www.mta.maryland.gov/charmpass. According to the Lord Baltimore Hotel website, the BWI Marshall Light Rail Station is located immediately outside the Lower Level of the terminal building, adjacent to Concourse E. Take the train north toward Hunt Valley. Exit the train at “University Center – Baltimore Street” stop. Walk three blocks to the east (right) on Baltimore Street. Lord Baltimore Hotel is on the north side of the street, at 20 W. Baltimore St. Approximate travel time is 40 minutes.
  • WALKING CAN BE A GOOD OPTION: Christ Lutheran Church is a little more than one-half mile from the hotel (approx. 15-minute walk at average pace). Feel free to stretch your legs and walk, if you wish.
  • CHARTER BUS: Lord Baltimore Hotel will provide charter bus service between the hotel and church throughout the week, at no cost to you. Please consult the Bus Schedule for pickup and drop-off times per day. All other transportation will be at your own expense (e.g., taxi, Uber, Lyft, Light Rail, rental car).
  • PARKING AT CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH: A reduced Early Bird special rate of $9 (Monday – Friday, in by 9:30 am / out by 7:00 pm) is available at the Arrow Parking Lot at 11 E. Lee St., Baltimore, MD This fee supports local and international missions of Christ Lutheran Church.

 

DIRECTIONS & DISTANCES

  • The Lord Baltimore Hotel is in downtown Baltimore at the corner of Baltimore and Charles Streets, just across the street from the Charles Center subway station. The hotel is one block from Royal Farms Arena and a short walk from the Baltimore Convention Center, the Inner Harbor, Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.
  • The hotel is 12 miles (25-35 minute drive) from Baltimore – Washington International Airport. Visit this link for maps and detailed directions from the airport to the hotel via taxi and Light Rail (only costs $1.60!), and information on how to rent a car: https://www.lordbaltimorehotel.com/contact

 

IMPORTANT HOTEL NOTES

  • Hotel arrival and departure: Check-in time is 4:00 pm / Check-out time is 11:00 am. You will need to bring your luggage with you to the church on the last day of training (Friday), and arrange to travel directly to the airport after the close of the event. One charter bus will bring participants back to the hotel, if anyone is approved by the CV team to stay over on Friday evening.
  • Rooms Are Double-Occupancy: Housing is double-occupancy. Participants will be assigned a roommate if one is not specified on the online registration form. A limited number of single rooms will be available for an upgrade fee on the registration form. Please do not bring nonparticipating spouses, or children, along with you.
  • Parking at Lord Baltimore: Valet parking is available at the hotel for $33 per night plus tax. Self-Parking is available at the official garage of the Lord Baltimore, at 213 West Fayette St., two blocks from the hotel. Overnight rates are $25, inclusive of tax per night.

 

FOOD

  • Meals (lunches and snacks) at the church have been selected based on your arrival and departure times.
  • Food sensitivities and allergies will be accounted for to the best of our abilities, based on what participants entered into the online registration form.
  • A catered breakfast is included (free) at the Lord Baltimore Hotel each morning before departing for training.
  • Lunch and coffee breaks/refreshments are included at the church throughout the Congregational Vitality Training Event and the pre-events.
  • Dinner is “on your own” (not included). Gather with your colleagues and head out to explore beautiful Baltimore!

 

EVENING ACTIVITIES

  • One suggestion: Organize a group to attend an Orioles baseball game! The Orioles will take on the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday evening, August 21, and the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday evening, August 22. Both games begin at 7:05 pm. View the schedule and order tickets: https://www.mlb.com/orioles/schedule/2019-08. Learn more about the Orioles: https://www.mlb.com/orioles. Or: Join the CV Team in our special block of seats for the Thursday evening game. Here’s how: Use this special link to purchase your $12 ticket ($1.20 service fee) for a mobile ticket to sit with the ELCA group. Any problems, contact Rob James, at 815-721-0079.

  • Join the CV Team and other colleagues for a “CV Social,” Wednesday, 8:30-10:00 pm in the LB Skybar at the Lord Baltimore Hotel! This open-air bar is situated on the hotel’s 19th floor rooftop and offers “stunning views of the surrounding skyline,” with “hand-crafted cocktails and a full menu of light bites.” We’ll provide appetizers, you purchase your own beverages!

QUESTIONS?

CONTENT/TRAINING QUESTIONS? Contact Anna-Kari Johnson at 773-990-0814, Rob James at 773-380-2999 or 815-721-0079, or Ruben Duran at 630-440-8591; or, the contact person listed in the Course Overview & Registration Links document.

REGISTRATION ISSUES? Contact Kholoud Khoury (773-380-2830), or Philip Rivera (773-380-2553).

ADDITIONAL LOGISTICAL QUESTIONS? Contact Kris Mainellis (773-380-2749) or Philip Rivera (773-380-2553).

SEE YOU IN BALTIMORE!

 

by Kris A. Mainellis, program director for communication and events

CV Training Event Timeline of Events – Baltimore – August 2019

Congregational Vitality Training and DEM Gathering
August 16-23, 2019  |  Christ Lutheran Church, Baltimore, Maryland

Timeline of Events

FRIDAY (8/16)

9:00 am – 6:00 pm           Behavioral Interview Training – Day 1 (plan arrival for Thursday)

 

SATURDAY (8/17)

8:30 am – 4:00 pm           Behavioral Interview Training – Day 2

 

SUNDAY (8/18)

Travel day for DEMs (to attend DEM Gathering)

 

MONDAY (8/19)

8:00 am – 5:00 pm           Coach Launch – Day 1 (plan arrival for Sunday)

8:00 am – 5:00 pm           Homeless and Justice Network Gathering – Day 1 (plan arrival for Sunday)

8:30 am – 4:30 pm           DEM Gathering – Day 1 (plan arrival for Sunday)

               1:00-3:30 pm:    DEM Intensive Learning Experience with CV Team

1:00-5:00 pm                     Boundaries Training for Mission Developers – Day 1 (plan arrival for Monday AM)

 

TUESDAY (8/20)

8:00 am – 12:00 pm        Boundaries Training for Mission Developers – Day 2

8:00 am – 5:00 pm           Coach Launch – Day 2

8:00 am – 3:00 pm           Homeless and Justice Network Gathering – Day 2

8:30 am – 4:30 pm           DEM Gathering – Day 2

9:00 am – 12:00 pm        Latinx Coaching Meeting (plan arrival for Monday)

1:00-3:00 pm                     REDIL Meeting (plan arrival for Tuesday AM)

2:00-5:00 pm                     Intensive Learning Experience for New Mission Developers (plan arrival for Tuesday AM)

3:30-5:00 pm                     Congregational Vitality Training Event Facilitators’ Meeting (plan arrival for Tuesday AM)

 

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY (8/21-22)

8:00 am – 5:00 pm           Congregational Vitality Training Event (plan arrival for Tuesday)

 

FRIDAY (8/23)

8:00 am – 2:30 pm           Congregational Vitality Training Event

Friday evening flights home are strongly encouraged.

 

See you in Baltimore!

 

by Kris A. Mainellis, Program Director for Communication and Events, Congregational Vitality

CV Training Event Training Tracks – Baltimore – August 2019

Congregational Vitality Training Event: August 21-23, 2019

Held at Christ Lutheran Church, Baltimore, Maryland

……….UPDATED June 19, 2019……….

 

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE CV TRAINING EVENT & DEM GATHERING!

Watch this video, from the Las Vegas CV Training Event last February, to gain valuable insight from several DEMs and other colleagues: https://youtu.be/1fYkmj6xfL0

View the Bishop Panel from the Las Vegas event: https://youtu.be/bfNzp0WkTAM

 

DEM Gathering:

August 19-20 | Monday – Tuesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Register by Friday July 12, 2019.

USE THIS LINK: DEM Gathering Registration Link

Please read ALL the Travel & Logistics information first, and then call Pam at Direct Travel, at 800-543-8016, to book your flight, using code 30-143, DEM Gathering.

 

Training Offered at CV Training Event:

August 21-23 | Wednesday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm AND Friday, 8:00 am – 2:30 pm

MISSION DEVELOPMENT TRAINING TRACKS

No Registration Fee for NEW (2019) mission developers (and other approved leaders) and accompanying DEMs.  |  Housing is included (double occupancy, up to 3 nights).

USE THIS LINK: No-Fee Registration – Fee for Single Room Link

  • PART 1 TRAINING: For new developers (2019) and their accompanying DEMs. To bring any previous leaders who have not been trained, please consult with Rev. Ruben Duran or Rev. Anna-Kari Johnson.
  • PART 2 TRAINING: Returning developers and lay leaders who need part 2 training are welcome, but please consult with Rev. Ruben Duran or Rev. Anna-Kari Johnson before registering.
  • FOR SEMINARIANS: Contact Rev. Rob James to plan student participation before registering.
  • ALL OTHERS: Returning leaders (developers from previous years) and other ministry leaders are welcome, but please consult with Rev. Ruben Duran or Rev. Anna-Kari Johnson before registering.

Three types of mission development training tracks: SELECT ONE OPTION FROM A, or B, or C

A. NEW START TRACKS:

  • African National Churches
  • Asian Churches
  • Church Launch — Basic principles and best practices, including nuts and bolts and practical tools in developing a new ministry.
  • Churches Starting Churches — For those who are planting out of an existing church, OR, for those who want to explore what’s involved in starting a satellite or second site. DEMs can invite pastors (not just mission developers) from their synods to attend, in consultation with Rev. Ruben Duran.
  • Multicultural Churches
  • Postmodern Churches
  • Poverty / Homeless Justice Ministries – Developing ministries among and with marginalized communities.
  • REDIL / Latinx Ministry (New Starts and Existing Churches) training by REDIL (Red Ecumenica para el Desarollo de Iglesias Latinas — Ecumenical Network for the Development of Latino Churches.)
  • We plan to bring back the Prison Congregations track in February 2020.

B. NEWLY ORGANIZED, CONSOLIDATED AND MERGED CONGREGATIONS:

We welcome DEMs to bring one pastor and two lay leaders for this track. Please call or text Rev. Anna-Kari Johnson for more details, at 773-990-0814. No fee for registration or double-occupancy housing (up to three nights), but participants must cover flight and other travel expenses.

C. COHORT DEVELOPMENT GROUPS — BY INVITATION ONLY:

Leaders will gather to work on developing or further developing the following cohorts and curriculum:

  • African Descent Cohort
  • American Indian – Alaska Native Cohort
  • Arab – Middle Eastern Cohort
  • Recovery and Reentry Cohort

 

VITAL CONGREGATIONS COHORT

Registration Fee: $200  |  Housing Fees: double occupancy: $85/person per night; single occupancy: $170/person per night

USE THIS LINK: Regular Paid Registration Link

Note to DEMs: If you are accompanying one or more mission developers, you may use the “Mission Development” (no-fee) link at the top of this page instead of this link.

  • DESCRIPTION: This is a special training track for those involved in leading a congregational process toward revitalization (formerly known as redevelopment). The Vital Congregations Cohort will be a dedicated track for these leaders and their accompanying DEMs. Participants will receive specialized training with a team of experienced practitioners who will share principles, best practices and tools. Nancy Nyland, DEM for the Indiana – Kentucky Synod, will support this team. DEMs: If you have a leader currently engaged in, or about to begin a revitalization process, we encourage you to attend this training with your leader(s). Space will be limited to the first 25 leaders (and their partner DEMs) who register.

 

SYNODICAL VITALITY FOCUS GROUP

Registration Fee: $200  |  Housing Fees: double occupancy: $85/person per night; single occupancy: $170/person per night

USE THIS LINK: Regular Paid Registration Link

Note to DEMs: If you are accompanying one or more mission developers, you may use the “Mission Development” (no-fee) link at the top of this page instead of this link.

  • DESCRIPTION: A Synodical Vitality Focus Group will gather to begin work toward creating a synod support system for congregational renewal. Seven synods have been invited to help develop an experiential training process, and we want you to be aware that this exciting planning is going on, led by Pastor Dave Daubert and DEM Richard Jorgensen, Lower Susquehanna Synod. We hope to offer this training for all synods in February 2020.

 

DEM COLLABORATIVE CONVERSATIONS

Registration Fee: $200  |  Housing Fees: double occupancy: $85/person per night; single occupancy: $170/person per night

USE THIS LINK: Regular Paid Registration Link

  • DESCRIPTION: DEM Collaborative Conversations are designed for DEMs who are not accompanying a mission developer or a leader in the Vital Congregations Cohort, and who are not part of the Synodical Vitality Focus Group.

Synod Vitality Strategy Planning Conversation

Join Keith Zeh, DEM for the Northwestern Minnesota Synod, and Maristela Freiberg, DEM for the New Jersey Synod, to learn and discuss key concepts and best practices for setting up the framework for a synod vitality team and strategies. Conversation will cover the Synod Vitality Team Training topics presented at the Seattle and Las Vegas CV Training Events and more. Meeting times for this track will follow the training track schedule listed in the Agenda. This is not team training, but rather a collaborative time for DEMs only, who will begin to work on a plan over the 2.5 days of training.

This Conversation will include the following components:

  • Listening to each participating DEM as they tell and describe: their synod context, what they are noticing and wondering about synod vitality strategy planning, as well as naming the strengths, opportunities, hopes and challenges going forward.
  • Answering questions and providing guidance on: What is a synod vitality strategy? Why have a synod vitality strategy? What are key components to developing and actualizing a synod vitality strategy? How to assemble a synod strategy planning team or table. What resources are available to the synod? What are some of the key learnings and practices resulting from other synod vitality strategies? How to prepare for bringing a synod vitality team for training at the February 2020 event (location to be announced soon).
  • Takeaways will include: an action plan reflecting the DEM’s next steps, ongoing collegiality among the participants via Zoom conversations, and availability of ongoing coaching and mentoring.
  • Maristela and Keith bring considerable firsthand experience and lessons learned in developing and implementing synod vitality strategies. They enter this collaborative conversation to share and encourage as well as to learn from those who participate.

Additional Conversation Opportunities

DEMs who are not participating in the Synod Vitality Strategy Planning Conversation may choose to create their own DEM Collaborative Conversations following the training track schedule on the Agenda. This time is yours to connect with other DEMs, churchwide staff, and other national church leaders to talk, share and consult for maximum benefit.

 

Pre-Event Training:

BOUNDARIES TRAINING FOR MISSION DEVELOPERS

August 19-20 | Monday, 1:00-5:00 pm AND Tuesday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Registration Fee: $70  |  Housing Fees: double occupancy: $85/person per night; single occupancy: $170/person per night

USE THIS LINK: Boundaries Training Link

Note to DEMs: Please share this link with your mission developers who need to take Boundaries Training. Note that the Boundaries Training link will NOT be included in other links. Participants must use the Boundaries Training link. You will need to send it to them.

ABOUT BOUNDARIES TRAINING:

  • Boundaries Training is required every 24 months for all mission developers who have not completed this
    8-hour training in their home synods.
  • Contact Terri Novak, administrative coordinator, Congregational Vitality, to send in previously earned Boundaries Training certifications.
  • Plan to arrive in the morning of Monday, August 19, to attend Boundaries Training, which begins at 1:00 pm Monday, August 19.

 

MISSION DEVELOPER INTENSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

August 20 | Tuesday, 2:00-5:00 pm

No Registration Fee for mission developers registered for this CV Training Event.

Housing is included (double occupancy, 1 night).

For NEW and approved newer mission developers (contact Anna-Kari Johnson).

USE THIS LINK: Mission Developer Intensive Learning Experience Link

Note to DEMs: Please share the link with your mission developers who need to take this Mission Developer Intensive Learning Experience. Note that the Mission Developer Intensive Learning Experience link will NOT be included in other links. Participants must use the Mission Developer Intensive Learning Experience link. You will need to send it to them.

  • DESCRIPTION: New mission developers will explore their sense of guiding purpose — identify and understand their “why”; and learn the basics of how to carry out ministry as a developer in their mission contexts, including mission developer expectations, toolkit, best practices, networks, coaching and more!

 

Additional Pre-Event Training:

BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW TRAINING

August 16-17 | Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm AND Saturday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

  • DESCRIPTION: Behavioral interview training will be offered at Christ Lutheran Church on Friday, August 16, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (lunch and dinner included), and Saturday, August 17, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (lunch will be provided). All trainers, training materials and meals (as noted) will be provided.

 

ELCA LEVEL 1 COACH LAUNCH TRAINING

August 19-20 | Monday & Tuesday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

USE THIS LINK: Coach Launch Link

  • DESCRIPTION: Coaching is a skill of using deep listening and powerful questions as you journey with others to empower them to live more fully into their vocations in life. Coaching is a posture that helps you move forward (even through the most difficult things), builds on learning from relationship and is a powerful catalyst for congregational vitality. This course will introduce you to coaching basics and provides an opportunity to practice these skills. Upon completion, you will have a framework to begin using these tools in formal and informal coaching relationships and you will be a Level 1 Coach in the ELCA.
  • Please contact Jill Beverlin, ELCA Coaching Coordinator, for criteria and availability, 773-380-2692.

 

ELCA LEVEL 2 SPECIALTY COACH TRAINING: CARE FOR CREATION COACHING LAB

August 21 | Wednesday, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

  • This Coaching Lab experience is for individuals interested in training to become Care for Creation Coaches, providing an experience in restoring creation resources and an opportunity to deepen coaching skills to become a Level 2 coach in the ELCA.
  • This is for people who are NOT participating in the Congregational Vitality Training Event. Stewardship/discipleship/mission developer-redeveloper lab training will not be offered at the CV Training Event.
  • Please contact Keith Mundy for criteria and availability, 773-380-5045.

 

Questions and Contacts:

  • For registration questions or problems, contact Kholoud Khoury (773-380-2830), or Philip Rivera (773-380-2553).
  • For overall event logistical questions, contact Kris Mainellis (773-380-2749).
  • For content/training questions, contact Anna-Kari Johnson at 773-990-0814, Rob James at 815-721-0079, or Ruben Duran at 630-440-8591, or the contact person listed.

 

 

by Kris A. Mainellis, Program Director for Communication and Events, Congregational Vitality