Expanding ministry! Just think of the lives your congregation could impact if your members grew their giving by 10%-15% next year! This is exactly the goal of Stewardship for All Seasons (SAS), a two-year, comprehensive process. SAS congregations move embrace an impactful annual appeal and move into other vital realms of a culture of generosity: […]
This gathering is supported by the Gifts of Grace program. The SW MN Synod has a partnership with GSB Fundraising, Pete Reuss and Paul Marsh to help consult rostered ministers and congregations in stewardship. The Zoom link will come to you in an email AFTER you RSVP. Online Form - Congregation Lay Leaders RSVP Powered […]
“Faith and Trust in God in Our Lives” Click here for the event flyer with the schedule. Click here for the registration form.
For many congregations, church-as-we-know-it is struggling and may soon vanish. When LeaderWise, as church consultants, work with congregations we often hear the same FIVE THEMES; however, these FIVE THEMES hinder congregations from stepping into the future. Read a recent article by Rev. Cindy Halvorson, a staff associate with LeaderWise about the FIVE THEMES and Why They […]
For many congregations, church-as-we-know-it is struggling and may soon vanish. When LeaderWise, as church consultants, work with congregations we often hear the same FIVE THEMES; however, these FIVE THEMES hinder congregations from stepping into the future. Read a recent article by Rev. Cindy Halvorson, a staff associate with LeaderWise about the FIVE THEMES and Why They […]
There will be three Zoom Meetings prior to the actual Assembly. They will take place the week of May 22-25. All voting members are encouraged to attend all three hearings. This is an opportunity to learn and ask questions regarding the 2025 Proposed Budget and 2024 Proposed Compensation Guidelines. The Assembly Orientation will provide directions for […]
There will be three Zoom Meetings prior to the actual Assembly. They will take place the week of May 22-25. All voting members are encouraged to attend all three hearings. This is an opportunity to learn and ask questions regarding the 2025 Proposed Budget and 2024 Proposed Compensation Guidelines. The Assembly Orientation will provide directions for […]
There will be three Zoom Meetings prior to the actual Assembly. They will take place the week of May 22-25. All voting members are encouraged to attend all three hearings. This is an opportunity to learn and ask questions regarding the 2025 Proposed Budget and 2024 Proposed Compensation Guidelines. The Assembly Orientation will provide directions for […]
SAVE THE DATES. June 9-10, 2023, in person, at Gustavus Adolphus College. View all information about the event.
Get ready for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering! Join Pr. Jon Wendt, the SW MN Synod Gathering Champion, for an informational Zoom meeting about the upcoming 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans, LA. Sunday, August 13th @ 3pm Monday, August 14th @ 7pm Both Zoom gatherings will be the same presentation and will be […]
Get ready for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering! Join Pr. Jon Wendt, the SW MN Synod Gathering Champion, for an informational Zoom meeting about the upcoming 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans, LA. Sunday, August 13th @ 3pm Monday, August 14th @ 7pm Both Zoom gatherings will be the same presentation and will be […]
A Stewardship Zoom Training for Rostered Ministers led by GSB Fundraising What if your congregation told stories of the way that the people’s lives are impacted by your ministry? What if the people who generously give of their time and resources to your congregation knew that their giving made a difference? Rev. Pete Reuss will […]
A Stewardship Zoom Training for all congregation leaders led by GSB Fundraising Most church communications focus on WHAT the congregation does. We talk about the number of people fed at a dinner, or the number of kids in Sunday School, or the number of homebound visits the congregations makes. This information is nice but doesn’t […]
