Nebraska Synod ELCA

Weekends to dream, discern, and do — as One Church

The Nebraska Synod staff is hitting the road in 2027 to spend a whole weekend with you—listening, learning, and planning for what God is doing next in your place.

Is this for your congregation?

• Feeling stuck or unsure about what comes next?
• Worried about the future of your congregation?
• Wondering what to do with aging buildings or empty space?
• Carrying the weight of a shrinking budget?
• Longing to be the hands and feet of Jesus in your community, but not sure where to start?

If you whispered “yes” to even one of these, On the Road, Better Together is for you.

What to Expect

This is not just another meeting.

It’s a guided, hope-filled working session with Nebraska Synod staff and neighbors where you will:

• Name what’s real in your congregation with honesty and grace
• See how the church is already changing—and where the Holy Spirit is opening new doors
• Discover what faithful innovation looks like in congregations a lot like yours
• “Pack your ministry bag” with concrete next steps you can start on Monday
• Hear real stories from across the synod so you know, deeply, you are not alone

Along the way, you’ll meet:

• Nebraska Synod staff
• Cluster Deans
• Other local companions who are already walking this road and eager to walk it with you

Why It Matters

On the Road, Better Together is how we live our tagline, “One Church, Better Together.”

We believe:

• God is not finished with the church in Nebraska.
• The challenges you’re facing are shared, not singular.
• The best ideas for the future are discovered in community, not in isolation.

These weekends are an invitation to step onto the road together—to listen for God’s call, to imagine new possibilities, and to leave with a shared sense of direction and hope.