Nebraska Synod ELCA
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The time of Lent invites us all to experience the simplicity and sincerity of God and one another. During these complex times, the heart of Jesus calls into a space of rest, recollection, and allowing his holy Spirit to tend to each of us (Mk. 6:31). Our Teacher models to us all that we must […]