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SUMMARY:IGNITE: North Texas 2019 (ALDE)
DESCRIPTION:As a passionate Christian leader\, you want to ensure your organization is utilizing the best strategies and resources to meet its mission\, while growing your skills and career. Whether you are an Executive Director\, Principal\, Director of Development\, Marketing Specialist\, Pastor\, Gifts Officer\, Social Media Manger\, staff contributor\, volunteer\, or in any other position involved in nonprofit leadership\, fundraising\, or marketing\, you sometimes find yourself stuck doing the same things that get your organization the same results. \nYou need a community of fellow Christian development professionals where you can get expert training\, networking and resources to help you implement new ideas and proven best practices in your organization. Are you ready to grow beyond the status quo and increase support for the great mission of your organization? \nALDE has been a leading community of faith-based fundraisers for 40 years\, and our annual conference\, IGNITE: North Texas 2019\, is the best place to connect with faith-based colleagues; receive world-class training; learn about new and innovative resources and tools; and grow your skills and talents alongside fellow Christian leaders. \nIGNITE 2019 will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Grapevine\, Texas\, January 31-February 3\, 2019. Early Bird Registration saves you $175 (ends January 3). There are $300 scholarships available to help make the conference more affordable. Scholarships are first come\, first served\, and a limited number are available. Get more info at www.ignitespark.org/scholarships! Are you local to the Dallas-Fort Worth area? We even have day rates at www.ignitespark.org/dayrate! IGNITE is affordable\, accessible\, and valuable! \nWhen you register for IGNITE\, be sure to become a full member of ALDE and get access to ongoing training\, webinars\, networking\, and resources year-round. Visit www.alde.org to start your membership in this community of world-class Christian fundraisers. You’ll also get the lowest IGNITE rate. \nBy attending IGNITE 2019\, you’ll learn from experts on how to increase giving; build better teams; get insights into new trends and emerging technologies; boost your strategies in marketing; communications\, and social media; strengthen your organization and fund your mission; and build new relationships with fellow Christian nonprofit leaders that last far beyond the conference. Don’t stay stuck in the status quo\, working on your own. Join this community of Christian fundraisers who are utilizing the things they learn at IGNITE every day in their ministries. IGNITE your organization and career with ALDE and IGNITE 2019! \nLearn more about ALDE at www.alde.org \nLearn more about IGNITE 2019 at www.ignitespark.org \nALDE inspires\, educates\, and mentors the Christian fundraising community to spark generosity for mission. We are an international community of fundraising and communication professionals rooted in the Lutheran tradition of the Christian faith and dedicated to serving God’s people in the church and the world. 
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/ignite-north-texas-2019-alde/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190210
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SUMMARY:Synod Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/synod-council-meeting-feb-19/
LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190210
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SUMMARY:MEF Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/mef-board-meeting-feb-19/
LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission Endowment Fund
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190211
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SUMMARY:"Faith Formation in a Secular Age" with Dr. Andy Root
DESCRIPTION:John Tietjen Speaker Series \nHosted by Trinity\, Fort Worth \nDr. Andy Root\, Luther Seminary \nSaturday\, Feb. 9\, 9:30 am\nTrinity Lutheran Fellowship Hall\n*child care provided* \nSaturday\, Feb. 9\, 2:00 pm\nBriarwood Retreat Center\n*co-hosted by the Briarwood Leadership Center* \nSunday\, Feb. 10\, 9:30 am\nTrinity Lutheran Fellowship Hall\n*child care provided* \nClick here for a flyer/poster with information about each event.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/faith-formation-in-a-secular-age-with-dr-andy-root/
LOCATION:TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Briarwood Leadership Center
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SUMMARY:Public Witness Team meeting
DESCRIPTION:2nd Saturday of every month \nAnyone is welcome to join us! \nIf you’re unable to join in person\, you can now join us via Zoom: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://zoom.us/j/2143847705 \nOne tap mobile:+16699006833\,\,2143847705# US+14086380968\,\,2143847705# US \nDial in using any of these numbers:+1 669 900 6833 US+1 408 638 0968 US+1 646 876 9923 USMeeting ID: 214 384 7705
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/pwt-mtg-feb-2019/
LOCATION:Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church\, 715 E. Lamar Blvd.\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Witness Team
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190216
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SUMMARY:Junior High Gathering & Group Dynamix
DESCRIPTION:“For it is by grace you have been saved\, through faith—and this is not from yourselves\, it is the gift of God.” – Ephesians 2:8 \n1:00pm Saturday—noon Sunday \nCost includes programs\, hotel\, meals\, and Group Dynamix. The Jr. High Gathering is for ANY Jr. High / Middle School student (for most churches this event is for your Confirmation Group). The event includes Small Group Activities\, Songs\, Games\, Worship\, & Group Dynamix! \nClick here for a registration packet with full details.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/junior-high-gathering-group-dynamix/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church – Carrollton\, 1200 East Hebron Pkwy\, Carrollton\, TX\, 75010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The program will run from 11 AM to about 12:30 PM\, with worship to follow\, and a meal to follow worship.  We have the distinct blessing of having Bishop Erik Gronberg present with us to bring the Word. \nAll are welcome to join us.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/black-history-month-celebration/
LOCATION:Mt. Olive Lutheran Church\, 3100 Martin Luther King\, Jr. Blvd\, Dallas\, TX\, 75215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190217T150000
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SUMMARY:PLMA Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Graduation for our Parish Lay Ministry Academy
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/plma-graduation-spring-2019/
LOCATION:Calvary Lutheran Church – Richland Hills\, 7620 Baker Blvd\, Richland Hills\, TX\, 76118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Lay Ministry Academy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190220
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SUMMARY:Cries From the Cross (Roads): The Intersection of Poverty\, Inequality and Race in the Context of South Africa
DESCRIPTION:Brite Divinity School \npresents \nDr. Nadine Bowers Du Toit \n12noon Community Conversation \n7:30pm Public Lecture (Reception to follow) \nBoth events at the Bass Conference Center at Brite Divinity School \nClick here for a flyer with full details. \nProf Nadine Bowers Du Toit is an Associate Professor in ‘Theology and Development’ (Dept. Practical Theology & Missiology) at the Faculty of Theology\, University of Stellenbosch\, South Africa. She is also the former Dean and Head of the Department of Community Development at Cornerstone Institute (formerly Cornerstone Christian College). She holds a PhD in Practical Theology (Theology and Development) and has published close to 30 articles and chapters in both local and international journals and books. Nadine’s research has focused on the role of faith communities in addressing issues of social injustice and poverty and her most recent projects have been funded by grants from the National Research Foundation and the Nagel Centre for World Christianity. Besides lecturing\, publishing and supervising post graduate students\, Nadine is often invited to address congregations\, church leaders and Faith Based Organizations on this topic. She sees herself as an activist academic always seeking to push for space for more voices to be heard and also chairs both the Community Engagement and Transformation Committees within the school of Theology. Nadine also serves on the boards of two Non-Governmental Organisations and is the current chairperson of the Practical Theology Society of South Africa. She is married to Andries and they have an 8-year-old daughter\, Daniela.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/cries-from-the-cross-roads-the-intersection-of-poverty-inequality-and-race-in-the-context-of-south-africa/
LOCATION:Brite Divinity School\, 2925 Princeton St\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76109\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190224
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SUMMARY:Senior Fest 2019
DESCRIPTION:Theme: “Our Church—Faith in Action” \nBishop Erik Gronberg will be the keynote speaker. \nParticipants may attend three of the six workshops listed here: \n\nNew Models of Outreach – to children and families in neighborhoods.\nThe King of Instruments – the organ as a tool for praising God.\nWorldwide Discipleship – local responses through Lutheran World Relief.\nChristian Caregiving/Care-Receiving – personal discipleship through touching the needs of others.\nFeeding the Hungry – local and broader ministries.\nBrain Health – advances in science and resources for individuals.\n\nClick here for a Save the Date flyer. \nAdditional information and registration material will be posted in January.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/senior-fest-2019/
LOCATION:Resurrection Lutheran Church\, 1919 Independence Pkwy\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AOLA (Adult Lutherans Organized for Action)":MAILTO:aloa4u@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190227
DTSTAMP:20260426T211418
CREATED:20190110T002626Z
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SUMMARY:Anchor Church Conference
DESCRIPTION:SCHEDULE: Monday\, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (includes lunch and refreshments) / Tuesday 8:00-11:30 am \nWhat Is An Anchor Church? \nIs your congregation ready to serve as an Anchor Church? If you attended the intro events in Denver or Charlotte in 2018 or have heard about this ministry model and are ready to go deeper – then this event is for you. We encourage a senior pastor and lay leader of the Anchor congregation to attend. \nThis event will delve deeper into the models of “Accompaniment” and “Adoption” and explore cross-cultural understanding\, theological foundation for ministry\, organizational intelligence and understanding our strengths. \nAnchor Churches with plans to begin or continue their anchor ministries will be able to apply for Congregational Vitality “Anchor Church” grants. Part of the grant will include a budget for coaching. Pastor Doug Hill from Abiding Hope Church in Littleton\, Co and Pastor Scott Suskovic from Christ Lutheran Church in Charlotte\, NC will be providing a year of webinars and coaching for churches moving forward as an Anchor Church. \nAll costs for this training\, other than lunch on Monday\, are at your own expense. If you are in need of financial assistance\, please contact Rob James. \nPresented by:\nCongregational Vitality Team\, ELCA Domestic Mission\, with Pastors Doug Hill and Scott Suskovic\nRev. Ruben Duran\, ELCA Director\, Congregational Vitality\, ruben.duran@elca.org\, (630)440-8591 (cell)\nRev. Rob James\, ELCA\, Congregational Vitality\, Program Director for Learning and Evaluation\, rob.james@elca.org\, (773)380-2999 \nREGISTER BY FEBRUARY 7.
URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/anchor-church-conference/
LOCATION:Calvary Lutheran Church – Richland Hills\, 7620 Baker Blvd\, Richland Hills\, TX\, 76118\, United States
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