The ELCA invites rostered ministers and congregation members to take an online survey to share their experiences and input about what it is to be the church God is calling […]
Cultivating Vitality
Vital Congregations Training begins
Ministers, lay leaders, and congregational teams looking for fresh ideas to revitalize their ministries, mission and outreach are invited to attend the 2023 summer session of the ELCA Vital Congregations […]
Building a Culture of Generosity Workshop Series
Jump Start Your Giving! Join congregations from around the U.S. for this six-session online stewardship workshop. The “Building a Culture of Generosity” program will help congregations create their own custom […]
Vital Congregations Training begins Oct. 6
Is your congregation ready to take some steps — even small steps — toward renewal or revitalization? Are you ready to try some new things, share some ideas, gain a […]
Congregations Encouraged to apply for ‘Open Doors’ ministry grants
By Interim Bishop Andrea DeGroot-Nesdahl Easter season blessings to you as we continue to live into the meaning of Jesus’ gift of new life for us in these times. We […]
Deciphering Online Worship Metrics or “Who is actually Watching?”
After a year of online worship, when the Annual Parochial Report came around, many rostered ministers and congregational leaders were caught wondering how to count online attendance? It’s not like […]