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SUMMARY:Small-Town Jesus: What Jesus Teaches Us About Effective Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Event Summary\n“Small-Town Jesus: What Jesus Teaches Us About Effective Ministry” is a two-hour online Emmaus course inviting rural and small-town leaders\, as well as anyone curious about ministry in these contexts\, to reimagine effective ministry through the life and work of Jesus. Together we will name the real gifts and challenges of serving in smaller communities\, explore what is essential in every ministry setting (rural\, small-town\, and urban)\, and rediscover a people-centered\, relationship-focused understanding of success in the church. Participants will be encouraged to release assumptions that equate size with faithfulness and to reclaim confidence in the people and places God has entrusted to their care. \nFormat and Schedule\n\nFormat: Online only via Zoom\nDate: November 15\, 2026\nTime: 2:00–4:00 p.m. Central Time\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nBrief theological framing rooted in the life and ministry of Jesus\nGuided reflection on rural and small-town ministry realities\nConversation about what remains essential in every context\nTime to name next faithful steps in your own setting\n\nCost\n\nRegistration Fee: $10\nContinuing Education: 2 hours of CE credit available\n\nRegistration Deadline\n\nLast Day to Register: November 12\, 2026\n\nFacilitator\nPastor Greg Berger\, Assistant to the Bishop\, Nebraska Synod\, ELCA. \nRaised on a Nebraska farm\, Pastor Greg brings a deep appreciation for the church’s life and witness in rural and small-town communities. Rooted in Lutheran theology\, he understands the church as a people gathered by God’s Word\, nourished through the sacraments\, and sent to serve the neighbor through our various vocations. Greg believes the church’s faithfulness is not measured by size or prominence\, but by its trust in Christ’s promise and its willingness to learn from\, imitate\, and follow Jesus in the places where God has called us. \nWho Should Attend\nThis event is open to everyone\, and may be especially helpful for: \n\nRostered ministers serving in rural or small-town congregations\nLay leaders\, council members\, and volunteers in smaller congregations\nLeaders in urban and suburban settings who want to better understand rural ministry\nAnyone discerning a call to serve in rural or small-town contexts\nCongregational teams seeking to re-center ministry on relationships\, presence\, and trust in God’s work\n\nWhether your congregation is small or large\, rural or urban\, you are welcome. This course is designed to encourage and equip leaders to see their communities\, and their callings\, through the lens of Jesus’ own ministry.
URL:https://nebraskasynod.org/event/small-town-jesus-what-jesus-teaches-us-about-effective-ministry/
LOCATION:Online Workshop
CATEGORIES:EMMAUS,Leadership,Outreach
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