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Staying current, sharpening ones understanding and skills, and engaging in deep reflection are all necessary for effective leadership and vitality. A strong record of engagement in continuing education is a sign to others of ones energy and professionalism.

Events at which NT-NL Rostered Leader's participation is expected:

Annual Tri-Synodical

Theological Leadership

Conference (January)

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Speakers at

TC'10

Synod Assembly

(April)

Bishop's Convocation

(October)

Other CE Providers

Faith and Wisdom:

the ecumenical searchable database

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Alban Institute

Augustine Institute

Board of Pensions

Center for Parish Development

Easum, Bandy & Associates

Faith & Order Conference

Family Systems - Germann

Family Systems - Hester

Fisher's Net

Lombard Mennonite Peace Center

LSTC - Chicago

Melanchthon Institute

Trinity Lutheran Seminary

Wartburg Theological Seminary

Continuing Education

Opportunities

Items in red sponsored by the NT-NL Synod

Items in green sponsored by ELCA-related organizations

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**Continuing Education Opportunities**
Name of the Event	Date & Place	Info Contact
Stewardship Academy Stewardship & Discipleship	Sept. 11-12 (1st meeting) Nov. 13-14 (2nd meeting) March 5-6 (3rd meeting) Grace, Abilene	Academy brochure
Parish Lay Ministry Academy Spring classes	Mar. 20 Apr. 17 May 15	PLMA web site
Stewardship Academy Stewardship & Discipleship	Oct. 9-10 (1st) Feb. 5-6 (2nd) Mar. 26-27 (3rd) Our Savior, Mesquite	Academy brochure
Conflict in the Church Workshop Mediation and Wellness Team	Feb. 27 Faith, Flower Mound	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
SeniorFest 2010 Living & Sharing Your Story	March 6 King of Glory, Dallas	Brochure available in church offices
Annual Rural Ministry Conference Nurturing Generousity	March 7 Wartburg Seminary	Registration
2010 Arizona Lutherhostel The Rev. Richard Z. Meyer, speaker	March 8-12 Tucson	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Ethics of Food Public Witness Team	March 20 Walnut Hill, Dallas	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Religion Communication Congress Embracing Change: Communicating Faith in Today's World Interfaith Conference	Apr. 7-10 Chicago	RC Congress
Annual Stewardship Lecture Series Mark Allan Powell	April 16-17 Wartburg Seminary	Life Long Learning
The Book of Praises and the Life of Faith PLM Academy special presentation Dr. Walter (Chip) Bouzard	April 17 9a - 3p Calvary, Richland Hills	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
With Ears to Hear Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg	April 20-21 Gettysburg, PA	LSTG
National Workshop on Christian Unity	April 19-22 Tampa, FL	Web site
Youth in Mission *Serving Christ in the World* Vocations event for High School youth	Jun. 13 - Jul. 3 Chicago	LSTC
Dallas Benedictine Experience Retreat Catholic Conference Center	June 23-27 Dallas	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 214.339.8483
Summer Collegium Virginia Theological Seminary	June 23 - July 1 Alexandria, VA	Web site
Contrast and Companionship Center for Parish Development	July 22-24 Chicago	Web site
Emotional Intelligence and Human Relations Training Roy Oswald	2010 various weeks	301.432.8933
ELCA Board of Pensions Pre-Retirement Seminar	Sept. 13-14 Camp Allen, Navasota	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Dual Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Theology Luther Seminary & Saint Mary's University	Beginning Fall, 2010	Luther Seminary
LSTC's CE Event Schedule	2009-2010	Web site
Life Long Learning Catalog of Options	New listing for 2009-2010	Wartburg Seminary
CE for Preachers LTS - Gettysburg	New schedule for 2009-2010	Web site
Boundary Awareness Seminar	TBA NT-NL Synod	Flyer
Interim Ministry Associatiion	Basic Interim Training ELCA	IMA web site
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Winter-Spring 2010 events	Austin Jan.- Apr.	APTS
Leadership for Ministry Dr. Doug Hester	Sept. 2009 - May 2010 Monthly classes	System Theory Group meetings

Northern Texas - Northern Louisiana Synod, ELCA

1230 River Bend #105 • Dallas, Texas, 75247

SynodOffice@ntnl.org • 214.637.NTNL (6865) • 214.637.4805 (Fax)

Life Long Learning

and Development

"All rostered leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are expected to provide for their own health and growth, and to be accountable to the congregations and synods of this church and to their colleagues in ministry for their life-long learning and devleopment"

(ELCA's Vision and Strategy Statement).

Holistic life-long learning and development includes

• A minimum of 50 contact hours per year of intentional continuing education or 150 contact hours each three-year period.

• Spiritual disciplines

• Habits of personal study

• Regular worship

• Self-care

• Involvement in the wider community

• Participation in intentional colleague groups

• Peer review as appropriate for personal and vocational development

Also

• Extended study and renewal of a minimum of one to three months every three to five years in present call.

• An annual review of continuing education needs and plans with an appropriate group within the congregation or agency and the synod."

(Adopted by the 1997 ELCA Churchwide Assembly)