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May 11, 2022 |
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New Government & Civic Engagement Social StatementWhat is important to you when you think about government? What about how the church and the state relate to each other?
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Lutheran Men in Mission Ambassador-GramAmbassador-Grams help Ambassadors and Partners of Lutheran Men in Mission (LMM) effectively share consistent information with contacts in their network. These periodic communications, typically quarterly, feature LMM resources and upcoming events to help individuals and congregations with their ministry to men. It is LMM’s hope that this information will help equip men to be bold, daring followers of Christ. |
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Synod Assembly OfferingYour gift to the 2022 synod assembly offering will impact vital ministries in the Southwestern Texas Synod, and it will also challenge Bishop Sue and her staff to "get up and go." The Evangelical Mission Endowment Fund currently provides sustaining financial support to ministries in our synod in vulnerable settings like Pláticas de Santa Sophia in San Antonio, Eagle Pass Frontera Ministries on the border, and the New Lutheran Apostolic Network of South Texas. Watch the video to learn more, and to find out how you can give to these life-changing ministries! |
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Synod Assembly - June 10-12 in New BraunfelsWe look forward to gathering with people from across our vast territory as we worship, learn, and faithfully conduct the business of the synod on behalf of the 33,000 members of our 117 congregations. From now until May 14th the cost for voting members to register is $180, and it will increase to $250 on May 15th. Take 90 seconds right now to register! Today, an e-mail will be sent out with detailed information for voting members, as well as a a link to the voting member webpage. |
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Compensation Guidelines Information MeetingThe Compensation Guidelines Document is intended to be used as a tool for rostered leaders – pastors (Ministers of Word and Sacrament) and deacons (Ministers of Word and Service) -- and congregations as they work together in budgeting for the rostered leader’s compensation and benefits. This is a living document which will be re-evaluated annually.
Ministry is often thought of in terms of a rostered leader’s efforts on behalf of the members of a congregation. In the same way, the ministry of the laity includes the care of the rostered leader and the rostered leader’s family. This mutual concern for one another is a witness to what we believe and practice in the life of the church.
The Compensation Guidelines Team took into consideration the cost-of-living factors based on national and local economic conditions, demographics, and compensation in neighboring synods of our region. The team recognized that there are a variety of congregational settings and staffing arrangements throughout our synod. It is our synod’s hope that congregations will care for their rostered leaders in a manner that shows recognition for their education, their dedication to their calling, their skills, and the responsibilities that are placed upon them.
If you want to learn more about how this living document came to be, or have questions, come to an informational session either on Tuesday, May 31st at 7 PM or Saturday, June 4th at 10 AM. Register HERE.
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Building a Culture of Generosity Informational Session for Fall CohortAre you curious how your congregation can stabilize and grow financial giving? teach Biblical stewardship principles? help members discover generosity? and build a foundation for a generous culture? Our synod is partnering with Pastor Nathan Swenson-Reinhold of GSB Consulting to provide a fall cohort of Building a Culture of Generosity. This 6-session program is for congregations of any size, and the cost could be $0 for your congregation to participate. If you are even a little curious, Pastor Chris Steubing and Pastor Lisa Hoelscher hope you will attend the live informational session on May 25th to learn more about the fall cohort of Building a Culture of Generosity which will begin in late August. A recording will be available, too. Click below to see the flyer for full program details and to register to attend the live informational session (or receive the recording).
Link to register:
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Have a great week! | ¡Disfruta la semana! |
