Conference for Cooperative Ministry Grants
Rev. Nancy Larson
Assistant to the Bishop
Examples of cooperative ministries
and how conference funds could be expended to finance:
STEWARDSHIP
Ventures
Conferences could sponsor this
four-part workshop series that develops a foundation for
stewardship education, planning and response in the congregation
throughout the year. In Ventures congregations will: build a
foundation for stewardship education and response; train leaders
to carry out a thorough financial response effort; equip leaders
to develop and implement a year-round stewardship ministry;
create enthusiasm and excitement for stewardship; and foster
stronger faith relationships within and between congregations.
Normal program cost is $400 per congregation. A partnership
between the conference and the synod could reduce the cost to
$250 per congregation. For more information call Pr. Nancy
Larson.
Stewardship
Toolkit
In partnership with the synod a
conference could sponsor a one day event with 10 skill-based
workshops for pastors and lay stewardship leaders. These
workshops focus on the practical issues of stewardship programs
and fund raising campaigns. For more information call Pr. Nancy
Larson.
Kids, Money
& Stuff
This six-hour shared experience
event is for children in third through eighth grade and their
adults. Led by an ELCA Salt Stewardship Specialist, this
experience offers the flexibility of an overnight retreat
setting or a one-day event on a Saturday or Sunday. The
suggested minimum group size is 20 participants and costs
include professional leadership, travel costs and most
participant resources. This is an ideal opportunity for
conference partnership with the synod. For more information
please call Pr. Nancy Larson.
AppleTree
This six-hour retreat is led by
an ELCA Salt Stewardship Specialist. Appletree offers a careful
kind of A Vitality Process personal pruning for vitality and joy
in life. It is a pruning process for possibilities and fruitful
living. “For Busy People” the AppleTree event focuses on
responsibilities, relationships, lifestyle, choices, faith,
priorities and time for Sabbath rest. The fee includes
professional leadership, travel costs and most participant
resources. For more information call Pr. Nancy Larson.
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