An innovative approach to leadership for mission in the ELCA"The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ."
Ephesians 4:11-13The Vocation of the program is the development of leadership for renewal of Christian mission in congregations and communities through the training of the priesthood of all believers.
GIFTS IS.......
GIFTS purpose is.........
GIFTS Provide opportunities..........
GIFTS members are......
LISTEN......
SEEK......
DISCERN.....
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a community of believers.
lay people from western North Dakota who have made a
decision to seek out opportunities to develop as Christians.
an innovative approach to leadership for mission in the ELCA.
GIFTS
purpose is....
to equip lay people for mission within the church society.
the development of leadership for renewal of Christian mission in
congregations and communities through the training of the priesthood
of all believers.
not to finish but to participate in an ongoing mission.
GIFTS
provide opportunities....
to develop a mentor relationship with a pastor.
to discern and utilize our God given gifts.
to attend at least three training events each year on a
variety of topics related to:
. Bible
. History of
Christianity
. Doctrine
and Theology
. Leadership
. Evangelism
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Discipleship
Most participants regard GIFTS as a lifelong "catechumenate,"
which is an intentional process of Christian education lasting from
baptism to death.
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GIFTS
members are.....
from ELCA congregations.
from a range of occupations, ages, and educational backgrounds.
recognized at the synod assembly after attending at least 12
training events.
encourage to take time to daily spend quiet time with God. This
may include development of the:
Heart through prayer, worship,
daily devotions, scripture
study, journaling.
Mind growing in knowledge through
GIFTS events,
individual study, mentor meetings.
Hands through discovering our
individual gifts and learning
to use them.
April 11-12 Event #96 - Old Testament, presenter Gwen Sayler, Wartburg Seminary-Bethany Lutheran, Minot (Click Here) June 23-26 Event #97 - Luther Seminary - School for Lay Ministry September 26-27 Event #98 -Part II of "Discover Your Call", First Lutheran, Minot (Click Here) December 1-4 Event #99 - Luther Seminary - School for Lay Ministry
Lola Holznagel (Committee Chair) Second Term 1-1-09 3340 8 St Sw Washburn, ND 58577 (701)462-3783 woodnail@westriv.com |
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Desiree Uhrich First Term 1-1-11 9979 15 Ave NE Bottineau, ND 58318 (701)228-5183 monarch@utma.com |
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Rev. Charles Galloway Second Term 1-1-10 PO Box 57 Ryder, ND 58779 (701)758-2484 cagalloway@restel.net |
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Wayne Johnson (Secretary) Second Term 1-1-10 PO Box 174 Max, ND 58759 (701)679-2543 tenleyj@rtc.coop |
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Marvin Goplen First Term 1-1-08 PO Box 193 Drake, ND 58736 (701)465-3785 mgoplen@gondtc.com |
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Nancy Montgomery Second Term 1-1-10 PO Box 835 Tioga, ND 58852 (701)664-2580 chrisnan@mccray.com |
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Rev. Mark Narum Second Term 1-1-09 PO Box 476 Stanley, ND 58784 (701)628-2550 pmenarum@hotmail.com |
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Jan Zook Co-ordinator |
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