Training, Supporting & Empowering

Leadership

Leadership begins with listening.

Leadership is about a lot more than just having people follow. It’s about taking risks, going first and setting an example.

For any group of people to achieve anything of greatness, there must be those within it willing to lead. Leaders equip and empower others so that together they grow to understand faith as a verb and discover how they can utilize their gifts, talents and stories to proclaim the gospel and serve. Leaders help focus the group, create an environment for learning, ask questions, challenge the status quo, experiment, learn from mistakes and celebrate achievements with the group.

The Nebraska Synod offers learning opportunities for all ages and levels of expertise providing support for leaders with workshops, webinars, conversation groups, certification programs and theological education.

 

Upcoming Leadership Events

  • Recurring

    Ethics in Lutheran Perspective

    Online

    Date: Thursdays, starting January 15, 2026 for 12 weeks Time: 7 - 9 pm CDT EMMAUS Online Course using Zoom Price: Regular Registation cost $30, PMA Registration cost for credit […]

  • Recurring

    FRESH EXPRESSIONS: A Seminar Opportunity

    FRESH EXPRESSIONS: A Seminar Opportunity Have you or your congregation ever wondered: What might God be up to and inviting us into? What are some faith communities doing to meet […]

    $30.00
  • Recurring

    Ethics in Lutheran Perspective

    Online

    Date: Thursdays, starting January 15, 2026 for 12 weeks Time: 7 - 9 pm CDT EMMAUS Online Course using Zoom Price: Regular Registation cost $30, PMA Registration cost for credit […]

  • Recurring

    Ethics in Lutheran Perspective

    Online

    Date: Thursdays, starting January 15, 2026 for 12 weeks Time: 7 - 9 pm CDT EMMAUS Online Course using Zoom Price: Regular Registation cost $30, PMA Registration cost for credit […]

  • Recurring

    FRESH EXPRESSIONS: A Seminar Opportunity

    FRESH EXPRESSIONS: A Seminar Opportunity Have you or your congregation ever wondered: What might God be up to and inviting us into? What are some faith communities doing to meet […]

    $30.00
  • Recurring

    Ethics in Lutheran Perspective

    Online

    Date: Thursdays, starting January 15, 2026 for 12 weeks Time: 7 - 9 pm CDT EMMAUS Online Course using Zoom Price: Regular Registation cost $30, PMA Registration cost for credit […]

  • Recurring

    Ethics in Lutheran Perspective

    Online

    Date: Thursdays, starting January 15, 2026 for 12 weeks Time: 7 - 9 pm CDT EMMAUS Online Course using Zoom Price: Regular Registation cost $30, PMA Registration cost for credit […]

  • Recurring

    Ethics in Lutheran Perspective

    Online

    Date: Thursdays, starting January 15, 2026 for 12 weeks Time: 7 - 9 pm CDT EMMAUS Online Course using Zoom Price: Regular Registation cost $30, PMA Registration cost for credit […]

  • Faith Formation Leaders & Volunteers Retreat

    First Lutheran, Kearney, NE 3315 G Ave, Kearney, NE, United States

    Date: February 27-28, 2026 Location: First Lutheran Church, 3315 Avenue G, Kearney Cost of Retreat: $50 per person Who should attend? Anyone who works with children, youth or families in […]

  • Let’s Fill Your Toolbox 2026

    Program Overview Jumping into a church position without all the “tools” you need can be a challenge! “Now what?” is a question we often hear from newly elected Council members and […]

  • Recurring

    Ethics in Lutheran Perspective

    Online

    Date: Thursdays, starting January 15, 2026 for 12 weeks Time: 7 - 9 pm CDT EMMAUS Online Course using Zoom Price: Regular Registation cost $30, PMA Registration cost for credit […]

  • Recurring

    Ethics in Lutheran Perspective

    Online

    Date: Thursdays, starting January 15, 2026 for 12 weeks Time: 7 - 9 pm CDT EMMAUS Online Course using Zoom Price: Regular Registation cost $30, PMA Registration cost for credit […]

  • 2026 Lenten Retreat – Stillpoints

    Carol Joy Holling Conference & Retreat Center 27416 Ranch Road, Ashland, NE, United States

    Thursday, March 19, 2026 through Saturday, March 21, 2026 Location: Carol Joy Holling 27416 Ranch Road Ashland NE 68003 Commuter Cost: $215 (includes meals and programming) Non Commuter Cost: 275 […]

  • 2026 Inclusion Training

    Online Workshop

    Inclusion Training Year Three: Striving for Gender and Disability Awareness. All rostered leaders and PMA's are required to attend this important training session. We invite and encourage you to include […]

  • Recurring

    Ethics in Lutheran Perspective

    Online

    Date: Thursdays, starting January 15, 2026 for 12 weeks Time: 7 - 9 pm CDT EMMAUS Online Course using Zoom Price: Regular Registation cost $30, PMA Registration cost for credit […]

  • Recurring

    Ethics in Lutheran Perspective

    Online

    Date: Thursdays, starting January 15, 2026 for 12 weeks Time: 7 - 9 pm CDT EMMAUS Online Course using Zoom Price: Regular Registation cost $30, PMA Registration cost for credit […]

  • Recurring

    Ethics in Lutheran Perspective

    Online

    Date: Thursdays, starting January 15, 2026 for 12 weeks Time: 7 - 9 pm CDT EMMAUS Online Course using Zoom Price: Regular Registation cost $30, PMA Registration cost for credit […]

  • The Soulwork of Justice

    Calvin Crest Retreat Center, Fremont NE 2870 Co Rd 13, Fremont, NE, United States

    A day retreat for those who are passionate about faith based justice work and advocacy who have grown weary in the work. Come learn and practice internal spiritual formation that […]

    $60
  • 2026 Inclusion Training

    First Lutheran, Kearney, NE 3315 G Ave, Kearney, NE, United States

    Inclusion Training Year Three: Striving for Gender and Disability Awareness. All rostered leaders and PMA's are required to attend this important training session. We invite and encourage you to include […]

  • 2026 Inclusion Training

    Younes Conference Center, Kearney, NE

    Inclusion Training Year Three: Striving for Gender and Disability Awareness. All rostered leaders and PMA's are required to attend this important training session. We invite and encourage you to include […]

  • Recurring

    2026 Inclusion Training

    Online Workshop

    Inclusion Training Year Three: Striving for Gender and Disability Awareness. All rostered leaders and PMA's are required to attend this important training session. We invite and encourage you to include […]

  • Recurring

    2026 Inclusion Training

    Online Workshop

    Inclusion Training Year Three: Striving for Gender and Disability Awareness. All rostered leaders and PMA's are required to attend this important training session. We invite and encourage you to include […]

  • 2026 Inclusion Training

    Online Workshop

    Inclusion Training Year Three: Striving for Gender and Disability Awareness. All rostered leaders and PMA's are required to attend this important training session. We invite and encourage you to include […]

  • 2026 Inclusion Training

    Online Workshop

    Inclusion Training Year Three: Striving for Gender and Disability Awareness. All rostered leaders and PMA's are required to attend this important training session. We invite and encourage you to include […]