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Aren’t
we done with the missional church? This question was asked by a well-meaning
colleague. Well, if we are done with being church, then we should be
done with missional church.
Being
“church” and being “missional” define each other.
Growing in our understanding of this is the primary focus for our synod
and it is a long-term initiative. Missional churches see themselves
as being sent. This sense of being sent on God’s mission permeates
everything – worship, witness, teaching, serving, ministry in
daily life. These churches try to understand how they are caught up
in God’s intent for the world.
There are multiple perspectives on being missional, and our faculty
for this event will lead us in broadening our perceptions of what this
term means. Cheryl Peterson will give us some distinctly Lutheran understandings,
and Stephen Bouman will lead us in biblical and cultural applications.
We are again fortunate to have a faculty that can teach us much about
what these perspectives could mean for our congregations and for our
synod.
If you want to share in the vision, be sure to mark your calendars for
October 28-30 and send in your registration by October 13. In addition
to the program, there will be time for renewing and developing friendships
and for relaxing and re-creating in a beautiful environment at the Lake
of the Ozarks.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
THE
PURPOSE
The Bishop’s
Convocation is the theological conference of the Central States Synod,
ELCA. It is an opportunity for leaders — lay and ordained —
to gather and learn. The program costs are subsidized by the synod.
Spouses are welcome as full participants; lay leaders are invited to
attend.
AT
THE CONVO . . .
- Augsburg
Fortress will bring a bookstore for your convenience, edification,
and temptation.
- A representative
from the Board of
Pensions will be available to meet individually with those who
wish to discuss pension and benefit questions. You may schedule your
time at the Convo.
- Dr.
Dave Miller from Christian Psychological Services will be available
throughout the Convocation for pastoral consultations with rostered
persons and their family members. Before the Convo, please give Dave
a call at 913.345.0033 ext. 125 to schedule a time with him. Leave
a confidential message if he is not available and he will contact
you. You may also schedule time at the Convo. He’ll be happy
to meet with you regarding family dynamics, marriage and family issues,
emotional distress, anything else you deem worthy of discussion.
- Joyce “JP”
Palmer, Reional Director of Lutheran
Planned Giving, will be present to work privately with individuals
on their own estate planning and to help them discover what options
are available in their situation to accomplish their legacy goals.
To schedule an appointment in advance, call JP at 816.204.5181.
- Shelly Petersen,
our Mission
Investment Fund Area Representative will be present, and the Mission
Investment Fund will provide us with special treats for our break
on Tuesday.
THE
SCHEDULE
TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 28
Registration begins at 11 a.m. (lunch
on your own).
The convocation begins at 1:15 p.m.
WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 29
After the morning sessions and lunch, the
afternoon is free.
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 30
The Convocation ends at 12:30 (lunch
on your own).
A complete schedule will be provided at registration.
Questions?
Contact the synod office 816.861-6584, 866.915.3548 (toll-free) or Ms.
Marianne Wilkinson, Assistant to the Bishop at 785.842.7877, email mjwilk@sunflower.com.
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