Council Leadership 102: Church Finance – May 28
Financial Management: What Councils Need to Know During the second Council Leadership session, we review three areas that church councils should be monitoring: Are we protecting the resources for which we are responsible?How is our congregation doing financially? Are we honoring...
Grief and Self Care in Uncertain Times
Resources from Session The recent events have exposed pastors, deacons, and church leaders to new and unexpected pressure points within ministry. Shepherding through this uncertainty has not been easy. The mental, physical, and emotional tolls of the new normal can lead to...
Council Leadership 101 – May 14
Resources from Session The first in multiple Council Leadership Trainings to help your council leadership team understand their responsibilities and how to effectively manage the important needs of their congregation. This specific training, Council Leadership 101, addressed: new attendance reporting...
Learning from the Enneagram in Stress – May 11 and 13
The Enneagram is a tool for spiritual growth and self-discovery. This series explores leadership in crisis situations. Join Rev. Jamie Butcher, certified teacher with Enneagram Georgia and International Enneagram Professional, to explore this ancient path to understanding self and others....
Preaching the Good News in Uncertain Times – May 7
Resources from Session The Good News is timeless and universal and we are called to preach it into specific times and places. Right now, the COVID 19 pandemic is challenging all aspects of daily life, worship, and preaching. How might...
Living Our Mission in Uncertain Times
In November of 2019, the Synod Council adopted a new mission statement for our synod, "By the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, we are called to cultivate a bold and boundless love for Jesus and for God's beloved creation." This...
Stewardship in Uncertain Times
Link to Presentation Materials Recorded Workshop Video Below https://youtu.be/zatt8ih2OrQ Life has changed dramatically in the last few weeks and that change is still unfolding. In the midst of this change, people are needing the peace and comfort provided by faith...
Online Worship Workshop – April 16
We were hoping to host monthly in-person Leadership Academy events this Spring, but have now pivoted to an online forum! During this time of COVID-19, topics will focus on helping to equip leaders in the Metro D.C. Synod for digital...
Easter Message from Bishop Ortiz
https://youtu.be/VwRnFdGtw3o Click here for an Easter Message from Bishop Leila Ortiz
Use What You Have & Pivot: Online Worship Reflections during COVID-19
With the onset of Covid-19, Pastor Dave Sonnenberg and Phillip (Rockstar a/v guy) from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gaithersburg, MD, pivoted to use equipment they already had on the campus in another building to build the capability to livestream...