Nebraska Synod ELCA
Program Description Every experienced Pastor, Deacon or PMA has run into the frustrations of dealing with substance abuse problems. Want to make a significant pastoral impact on families affected by alcohol, drugs and other addictions? The Flashing Your Brights model of pastoral care and the Faith Partners model of congregational ministry offer the tools to […]
Program Description In this highly acclaimed best seller, Priya Parker argues that the gatherings in our lives are lackluster and unproductive — and they don't have to be. At a time when coming together is more important than ever, Parker sets forth a human-centered approach to gathering that will help everyone create meaningful, memorable experiences, […]
Program Description Using “A Lay Preacher’s Guide: How to Craft a Faithful Sermon” by Karoline M. Lewis, Pastor Jon Mapa will walk the occasional preacher through the book and provide the tools needed to be a good preacher. This online course will cover the basic elements of a good gospel-centered sermon, and provide conversational space […]
Self Care with Rev. Dr. Don Eisenhauer This is an online workshop. Participants will be joining on Zoom on your own devices. Zoom link will be shared with those registered the week of January 8, 2024. Workshop Description: Being in ministry is difficult. We understand the immense responsibility you carry and the challenges you face […]
Program Description Every experienced Pastor, Deacon or PMA has run into the frustrations of dealing with substance abuse problems. Want to make a significant pastoral impact on families affected by alcohol, drugs and other addictions? The Flashing Your Brights model of pastoral care and the Faith Partners model of congregational ministry offer the tools to […]
Program Description For interpreters of Scripture, the book of Revelation presents several unique challenges. Radio and television preachers, popular books and movies, and so-called prophecy seminars have claimed to find in Revelation a timeline of current events or end time disasters. The recent war and horrific violence in the Holy Land have likely reinforced such […]
Program Description David used the Psalms in prayer. Jesus died with a psalm on his lips. For millennia, humans have been shaped by the Psalms. Before the Nazis banned him from publishing, German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer published his book, Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible. First published in 1940, this classic reveals how the […]
Middle School Gathering 2024 – Go and… Rest! Leaning into Nebraska Synod’s Go and… theme, the Middle School Gathering (MSG) will focus on Go and… Rest. MSG 2024 invites youth grades 6-8th grade to wrestle with what it means to rest despite the busyness of everyday life. MSG allows middle school youth and adult leaders an opportunity to from other […]
Program Description In this highly acclaimed best seller, Priya Parker argues that the gatherings in our lives are lackluster and unproductive — and they don't have to be. At a time when coming together is more important than ever, Parker sets forth a human-centered approach to gathering that will help everyone create meaningful, memorable experiences, […]
Program Description Using “A Lay Preacher’s Guide: How to Craft a Faithful Sermon” by Karoline M. Lewis, Pastor Jon Mapa will walk the occasional preacher through the book and provide the tools needed to be a good preacher. This online course will cover the basic elements of a good gospel-centered sermon, and provide conversational space […]
Self Care with Rev. Dr. Don Eisenhauer This is an online workshop. Participants will be joining on Zoom on your own devices. Zoom link will be shared with those registered the week of January 8, 2024. Workshop Description: Being in ministry is difficult. We understand the immense responsibility you carry and the challenges you face […]
Program Description Every experienced Pastor, Deacon or PMA has run into the frustrations of dealing with substance abuse problems. Want to make a significant pastoral impact on families affected by alcohol, drugs and other addictions? The Flashing Your Brights model of pastoral care and the Faith Partners model of congregational ministry offer the tools to […]
Program Description David used the Psalms in prayer. Jesus died with a psalm on his lips. For millennia, humans have been shaped by the Psalms. Before the Nazis banned him from publishing, German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer published his book, Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible. First published in 1940, this classic reveals how the […]
Course Overview: In his book, The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory, author Tim Alberta brings his personal experience and his personal faith as an evangelical Christian to a critical examination of the alignment between most of American evangelicalism and the personality cult of former president Donald Trump. This thought-provoking book not only holds a […]
The Vitality Initiative for Congregations The Nebraska Synod created the Vitality Initiative for Congregations (VIC) to support and challenge congregations and ministry sites demonstrating generosity, innovation, resilience, collaboration, and grit. This is not a project to be created, or a follow-the-directions or how-to program to be completed. This is an intentional process to go deeper, […]
Program Description In this highly acclaimed best seller, Priya Parker argues that the gatherings in our lives are lackluster and unproductive — and they don't have to be. At a time when coming together is more important than ever, Parker sets forth a human-centered approach to gathering that will help everyone create meaningful, memorable experiences, […]
Program Description Using “A Lay Preacher’s Guide: How to Craft a Faithful Sermon” by Karoline M. Lewis, Pastor Jon Mapa will walk the occasional preacher through the book and provide the tools needed to be a good preacher. This online course will cover the basic elements of a good gospel-centered sermon, and provide conversational space […]
Self Care with Rev. Dr. Don Eisenhauer This is an online workshop. Participants will be joining on Zoom on your own devices. Zoom link will be shared with those registered the week of January 8, 2024. Workshop Description: Being in ministry is difficult. We understand the immense responsibility you carry and the challenges you face […]
Program Description Every experienced Pastor, Deacon or PMA has run into the frustrations of dealing with substance abuse problems. Want to make a significant pastoral impact on families affected by alcohol, drugs and other addictions? The Flashing Your Brights model of pastoral care and the Faith Partners model of congregational ministry offer the tools to […]
Program Description Pastor Kristen Van Stee invites you to join the conversation as we explore the Lutheran grounding of vocation, call and discernment. She will provide an overview of the role and responsibilities of a Parish Ministry Associate, Minister of Word and Service and Minister of Word and Sacrament and the next steps for each […]
Program Description David used the Psalms in prayer. Jesus died with a psalm on his lips. For millennia, humans have been shaped by the Psalms. Before the Nazis banned him from publishing, German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer published his book, Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible. First published in 1940, this classic reveals how the […]
Course Overview: In his book, The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory, author Tim Alberta brings his personal experience and his personal faith as an evangelical Christian to a critical examination of the alignment between most of American evangelicalism and the personality cult of former president Donald Trump. This thought-provoking book not only holds a […]
Program Description In this highly acclaimed best seller, Priya Parker argues that the gatherings in our lives are lackluster and unproductive — and they don't have to be. At a time when coming together is more important than ever, Parker sets forth a human-centered approach to gathering that will help everyone create meaningful, memorable experiences, […]
Program Description Using “A Lay Preacher’s Guide: How to Craft a Faithful Sermon” by Karoline M. Lewis, Pastor Jon Mapa will walk the occasional preacher through the book and provide the tools needed to be a good preacher. This online course will cover the basic elements of a good gospel-centered sermon, and provide conversational space […]
Self Care with Rev. Dr. Don Eisenhauer This is an online workshop. Participants will be joining on Zoom on your own devices. Zoom link will be shared with those registered the week of January 8, 2024. Workshop Description: Being in ministry is difficult. We understand the immense responsibility you carry and the challenges you face […]
Program Description David used the Psalms in prayer. Jesus died with a psalm on his lips. For millennia, humans have been shaped by the Psalms. Before the Nazis banned him from publishing, German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer published his book, Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible. First published in 1940, this classic reveals how the […]
Course Overview: In his book, The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory, author Tim Alberta brings his personal experience and his personal faith as an evangelical Christian to a critical examination of the alignment between most of American evangelicalism and the personality cult of former president Donald Trump. This thought-provoking book not only holds a […]