BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northern Texas - Northern Louisiana Synod, ELCA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Northern Texas - Northern Louisiana Synod, ELCA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ntnl.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northern Texas - Northern Louisiana Synod, ELCA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20130310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20131103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20140309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20141102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20150308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20151101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160506T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20160316T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141826Z UID:16135-1462521600-1462633200@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Candidacy Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/candidacy-committee-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org GEO:33.0886127;-97.1074111 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Briarwood Leadership Center 670 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=670 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1074111,33.0886127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160420T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20160311T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141826Z UID:16134-1461157200-1461240000@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:First Call Theological Education DESCRIPTION:Location: Quail Run Lodge URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/first-call-theological-education-3/ LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org GEO:33.0886127;-97.1074111 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Briarwood Leadership Center 670 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=670 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1074111,33.0886127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160227T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160227T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20151215T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141826Z UID:16125-1456570800-1456585200@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Treasurer/Financial Secretary Briefing & Best Practices DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the Congregational Councils Retreat (if you are attending the retreat\, you are already registered for these events). \n\nA Treasurer/Financial Secretary Briefing on the Synod Financial Services Program will be held at Briarwood on Sat. Feb. 27th from 11 am until 12 pm. Additionally\, a workshop on Best Financial Practices for Congregations will be held from 1 pm until 3 pm as part of the Congregation Councils Retreat offered that weekend. Finance leaders are welcome even if not attending the retreat. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/treasurerfinancial-secretary-briefing/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151201T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151201T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20151030T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141827Z UID:16121-1448962200-1448982000@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:NT-NL Table Talk: Weapons in Worship? DESCRIPTION:Effective January 1\, 2016\, NEW Texas Laws will make it legal to bring openly carried and concealed firearms into faith communities.\n \nPlease join Texas Impact in person or online for a presentation on what the new laws mean for pastors and congregations in Texas.\nRegister here.\nSchedule\n10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CST – Weapons in worship & new Texas gun laws regarding religious properties \n12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CST – Lunch (provided) \n1:30-3:00 p.m. CST – Advocacy: how to talk to your legislators about sensitive issues \nCost: \nIn-person: $12 paid in advance or $15 at the door (includes lunch) \nOnline: FREE (please register to receive a reminder with the live stream link) \nMore information from Texas Impact:\nReligious organizations wishing to regulate firearms in their buildings are now required to post new signs at all public entrances to their buildings. Texas Impact has secured a bulk discount rate for signs that meet the legal specifications of the new law. \nTwo types of signs available – you may choose one or both:\n \n30.07 Signs to ban Open Carry inside houses of worship\n30.06 Signs to ban Concealed Carry inside houses of worship\nRead more at TexasImpact.org/GunSignsInfo\nOrder your signs today at TexasImpact.org/GunSigns\n \nOrder now to ensure that you have your signs posted before December 31st. Signs can be customized with your logo or text. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/weapons-in-worship/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Weapons-in-Worship-FB-post.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160227T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20151001T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141826Z UID:16117-1456513200-1456585200@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:2016 Congregational Councils Retreat DESCRIPTION:Registration\nEvent Information\nSchedule\n\n \n\n\nRegistration is closed for this event.\n\nBring your leadership team to the congregational council retreat at Briarwood! \nCouncils will arrive on Friday evening so they can hold their council meeting that evening; Saturday morning all councils will join together for a day of learning. Topics will include healthy congregational leadership and how to do strategic planning. \nThis event is designed to be helpful for new or veteran council members. \nA special breakout session will be offered from 1-3 during the retreat for all church treasurers and financial secretaries to discuss best practices for church finances.  Bring your questions and learn how to calculate pastoral compensation\, make adjustments to compensation and benefits\, the proper tax reporting forms for church employees\, and budget considerations. \nCost is just $60 per person and includes lodging\, Saturday breakfast and lunch\, program. Friday dinner will be available for $12 additional. \nFor those able to attend only Saturday\, the cost is $25 per person. \nThe following events are part of Saturday’s agenda: \n\nTreasurer/Financial Secretary Briefing 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.\nBest Financial Practices for Congregations Workshop 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.\n\nFind out more about the new financial procedures at ntnl.org/newfinancialprocedures. \nCongregations may want to cover half of the registration cost for their council members. \n\n\nRetreat Schedule\nFriday\, Feb. 26\nPrior to 6:00 pm – check in at your leisure \n6:00 p.m. – dinner  (optional\, registration required)\, Shalom Center\n7:00 p.m. or later – individual congregational council meetings\, check in at Quail Run to see what your location will be\n9:00 p.m. – Evening Devotion\, Quail Run Lodge\n9:30 p.m. – Fellowship time (BYOB and snacks to share) \nSaturday\, Feb. 27\n8:00 a.m. – breakfast\, Shalom Center\n9:00 a.m.-noon – Healthy Congregational Leadership\, Streng Center\n*11:00 a.m.-noon – Mission Investment Training Session on new accounting practices for Congregational Treasurers and Financial Secretaries\, Quail Run Lodge\nNoon – Lunch at Shalom Center\n1:00-3:00 p.m. – Strategic Planning: Why\, How\, First Steps to Take Back to Your Church\, Streng Center\n*1:00-3:00 p.m. – The Ins and Outs of Church Finances for Treasurers and Financial Secretaries\, Quail Run Lodge \n*sessions for Congregation Treasurers and Financial Secretaries URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2016-congregational-council-retreat/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/CongregationalCouncil-Retreat-FB-event1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20150803T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141828Z UID:16108-1442480400-1442505600@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Preaching Planning Workshop Fall 2015 DESCRIPTION:This event will focus on scripture study and preaching preparation for Advent and Christmas. \nThe time will include presentations on lectionary texts\, group discussion about contextual realities and emerging themes\, and individual time to reflect on preaching possibilities. It’s a great opportunity to gather and focus preaching ideas for the festival season before the fall disappears. \nThis event is also available via webcast. See registration form for details! \nThe Rev. Kendra Mohn is Teaching Pastor at Trinity Lutheran in Fort Worth. She is also a PhD candidate in New Testament at Brite Divinity School (TCU). In her academic work\, she works with issues of power\, gender\, and the Roman Empire as the context for the New Testament. She is committed to creative conversation between the academy and the Church and interested in the ways the two contexts inform each other. \nTo register for this event\, please visit ntnl.org/preachingworkshop. \nQuestions about the event? Please contact Pr. Jane Mar at jane@ntnl.org or 940-241-2099. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/preaching-planning-workshop-fall-2015/ LOCATION:Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood\, 680 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:N ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Preaching-workshop-Advent-Xmas.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org GEO:33.0908265;-97.1099253 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Evangelical Lutheran Mission Center at Briarwood 680 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=680 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1099253,33.0908265 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20150311T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z UID:16058-1431709200-1431788400@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Candidacy Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/candidacy-committee-meeting-3/ ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150224T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150224T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20150107T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T114837Z UID:16048-1424770200-1424791800@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Table Talk: Reviving the Congregation DESCRIPTION:This event has been  postponed due to the weather. The event will now be held Tuesday\, April 14.\nSee the new event page here.\nHow do congregations thrive and grow? How do pastors and lay leaders experience the on-going presence of the Holy Spirit in ways that renew them personally while giving them vision for the future? \nWith more than 40 years of ministry in a wide variety of settings\, Pastor Michael Foss has come to believe that the answers to these and other related questions emerge from within the soul of leaders and create partnership opportunities. As leadership thrives\, with individuals and teams\, the congregation experiences energy\, focus and momentum – three gifts of the Holy Spirit. \nThe presentations and conversations will focus on leadership\, partnerships\, and building a culture of energy\, focus and momentum. \nReviving the Congregation: Pastoral Leadership in a Changing Context by Pr. Michael Foss is available for purchase as a paperback or ebook here. \n\n  \nTable Talks are open to all: pastors\, church staff\, and congregational members. All Table Talks are live streamed; the recordings are available on our YouTube channel\, DiscipleLifeMission. \nTable Talks are funded by the DiscipleLife Alive! Leadership Formation Fund. \nFollow @NTNLMission and join the conversation by using hashtag #NTNLTalk! \nTo find out more about the 2015 Table Talk series\, click here. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/feb24tabletalk/ CATEGORIES:Y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Table-Talk-Reviving-Cong-M-Foss-small-postponed.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150414T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150414T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20150107T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T114814Z UID:16057-1429003800-1429025400@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Table Talk: Reviving the Congregation DESCRIPTION:How do congregations thrive and grow? How do pastors and lay leaders experience the on-going presence of the Holy Spirit in ways that renew them personally while giving them vision for the future? \nWith more than 40 years of ministry in a wide variety of settings\, Pastor Michael Foss has come to believe that the answers to these and other related questions emerge from within the soul of leaders and create partnership opportunities. As leadership thrives\, with individuals and teams\, the congregation experiences energy\, focus and momentum – three gifts of the Holy Spirit. \nThe presentations and conversations will focus on leadership\, partnerships\, and building a culture of energy\, focus and momentum. \nReviving the Congregation: Pastoral Leadership in a Changing Context by Pr. Michael Foss is available for purchase as a paperback or ebook here. \nClick here to register!\nPlease note: even if you had registered for the Feb. 24 event\, please register (again) for the April 14 event.  \n\n  \nTable Talks are open to all: pastors\, church staff\, and congregational members. All Table Talks are live streamed; the recordings are available on our YouTube channel\, DiscipleLifeMission. \nTable Talks are funded by the DiscipleLife Alive! Leadership Formation Fund. \nFollow @NTNLMission and join the conversation by using hashtag #NTNLTalk! \nTo find out more about the 2015 Table Talk series\, click here. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/tabletalkrevivingcong/ CATEGORIES:Y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Table-Talk-Reviving-Cong-M-Foss-small-e1425307078427.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150929T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150929T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20150106T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T114856Z UID:16047-1443519000-1443540600@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Table Talk: The Use of the Means of Grace DESCRIPTION:Last year\, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton invited ELCA members into conversation about our liturgical practice and theological understanding of the sacraments. The ELCA statement The Use of the Means of Grace describes the theological principles and practical applications of the sacraments in the ELCA\, but the reality is that there are a wide variety of practices across the church. \nJoin us for a conversation about sacramental practice and ways to provide pastoral care that is theologically grounded. \nThis Table Talk will be presented by the Rev. Kevin Strickland\, ELCA Director for Worship\, and the Rev. Martin Seltz\, who served as publisher and principal editor for Evangelical Lutheran Worship.  Pastor Seltz is currently the publisher for worship\, music\, and congregational life at Augsburg Fortress and has guided the development of the “Sundays and Seasons” resources. \nAll participants will receive a copy of the resource The Use of the Means of Grace and supporting resources. \nThe cost to attend is $12 for those who pay now with a credit card\, or you can pay $15 at the door (cash or check). \nFollow Pastor Kevin Strickland at @PastorKevinS.\nFollow @NTNLMission and join the conversation by using hashtag #NTNLTalk! \nTo find out more about the 2015 Table Talk series\, click here. \n\n\n \n \n Request a Coach\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Congregation*Congregational Leadership Role*\n \n \n Pastor\n \n \n \n Ministry Staff\n \n \n \n Lay Leader\n \n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Kind(s) of Coaching I am interested in:*\n \n Leadership issue(s)\n \n \n Developing Leaders\n \n \n Staffing issue(s)\n \n \n Congregational Vitality\n \n \n Congregational (re)development\n \n \n Mission Planting\n \n \n Stewardship\n \n \n Discipleship\n \n \n Conflict\n \n \n Transition(s) / Change(s)\n \n \n Other\n Any additional pertinent information:*Please provide any details that would be helpful in selecting a coach appropriate and best suited for you\, including any preferences you may have (i.e.\, gender\, race\, etc.)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/sept15tabletalk/ CATEGORIES:Y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Table-Talk-Means-of-Grace-K-Strickland-e1439232923671.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20140522T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141850Z UID:16012-1432202400-1432209600@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:PLMA Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/plma-board-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:N ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140801T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140801T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20140513T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141854Z UID:16008-1406912400-1406926800@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Candidacy Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/candidacy-committee-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:N ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140802T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20140227T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141853Z UID:15998-1406968200-1406991600@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Candidacy Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/candidacy-committee-meeting/ CATEGORIES:N ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140819T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20140227T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141853Z UID:15999-1408442400-1408464000@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:NT-NL Boundary Awareness Seminar DESCRIPTION:“Not only individual victims\, but congregations and communities are betrayed by clergy misconduct.”\n—Pamela Cooper-White \nThese betrayals twist relationships\, plant suspicion\, and create permanent and crippling wounds.  This brokenness cries out for justice. \nBoundary Training is an opportunity to for the church to practice justice by engaging in conversation about: \n\nthe use and misuse of power;\nappropriate boundaries and how they provide of justice\, mercy\, and loving kindness;\nexamining current behaviors;\nhow to create healthy communities of transparency and honor.\n\nJoin us for this training with the Rev. Judith Spindt\, Director of Evangelical Mission for the Southwest Texas Synod. \nThis one-day seminar is strongly recommended for all leaders in the church\, rostered and lay\, employed and volunteer. The seminar will address how to establish and maintain personal and professional boundaries\, when dealing with coworkers\, with parishioners\, and with youth. \nFor those in and around the Metroplex\, we request that you attend in person at Briarwood. Those of you outside the Metroplex will be able to participate via live stream; you will have to validate your participation. Pastor Jane Mar will provide more information about that process the day of the event. \nPlease join us for this important seminar. Most church insurance plans strongly recommend congregation leaders and staff attend this training; even if you have attended a boundary workshop in the past\, rostered leaders are expected to attend one at least every three years. \nCost is $12\, for lunch. Please email Pastor Jane Mar at jane@ntnl.org to register. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/nt-nl-boundaries-seminar/ LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:Y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ntnl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Boundary-Awareness-Training-e1400791432527.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org GEO:33.0886127;-97.1074111 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Briarwood Leadership Center 670 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=670 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1074111,33.0886127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141220T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20140219T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141852Z UID:15988-1418976000-1419087600@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Candidacy Committee Retreat DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/candidacy-committee-retreat/ LOCATION:Briarwood Leadership Center\, 670 Copper Canyon Rd.\, Argyle\, TX\, 76226\, United States CATEGORIES:N ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org GEO:33.0886127;-97.1074111 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Briarwood Leadership Center 670 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle TX 76226 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=670 Copper Canyon Rd.:geo:-97.1074111,33.0886127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140301T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20140218T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141855Z UID:15968-1393588800-1393675200@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:2014 Congregational Leadership Academy DESCRIPTION:This year\, the Congregational Leadership Academy will be held over one weekend\, with additional\, follow-up Skype sessions\, rather than three weekends. We hope this makes it easier for those traveling! \n \nGather your team (at least two lay people and the pastor or SAWL from the congregation\, maximum of 6 people per team)\, or\, if your congregation does not have a pastor or SAWL\, you may register as an individual. \nA block of rooms has been reserved at the Howard Johnson hotel\, 5108 Interstate 27\, Lubbock TX 79404\, under the name Jane Mar. Please call 806-741-1600 to book your reservation. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/2014-congregational-leadership-academy/ ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140318T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140318T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20140218T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141855Z UID:15973-1395135000-1395156600@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Table Talk: Death of the Mainline—NOT! DESCRIPTION:Is the announcement of the death of mainline churches premature? \nJoin Dr. Ted Campbell\, Associate Professor of Church History at Perkins School of Theology\, to learn why he thinks mainline churches are alive and well and what that means for your ministry. \n \nTo register\, email Pastor Jane Mar at jane@ntnl.org. Cost is $12 which includes lunch. \nClick here to find out more about the 2014 Table Talk series. \nLivestream links: \nMorning session \nAfternoon session \n  URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/table-talk-death-mainline/ ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140506T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140506T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20140218T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141854Z UID:15974-1399368600-1399390200@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:Table Talk: A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle DESCRIPTION:Why are coffee shops and not the church the place where people gather? \nLearn how the best practices of four and five star service providers can apply to your church and what they can do to strengthen your outreach and hospitality. \nDr. Bill Withers\, Assistant Director of The Institute for Leadership Education at Wartburg College will be our featured speaker. Bill has studied and consulted with Proctor & Gamble\, Ritz Carlton\, Disney and Starbucks. \n \n  \nClick here to read more about the 2014 Table Talk series. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/table-talk-helpful-smile-every-aisle/ ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140923T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140923T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T041726 CREATED:20140218T060000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T141853Z UID:15975-1411464600-1411486200@www.ntnl.org SUMMARY:CANCELED - Table Talk: Moral Injury DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately Dr. Rita Brock has had to cancel her presentation tomorrow at Briarwood due to a medical issue. WE apologize for the late notice. \nHow can we be better equipped to walk with those facing difficult decisions or who have lived through morally challenging events\, such as withdrawing life support? \nJoin the Rev. Dr. Rita Brock\, Co-Director of the Soul Repair Center at Brite Divinity School\, to learn about pastoral care and moral injury. \nThis event will be live-streamed: AM session | PM session \n  \n \nClick here to read more about the 2014 Table Talk series. \nTo register\, please complete the form below. Registration deadline is September 19. URL:https://www.ntnl.org/event/table-talk-moral-injury/ CATEGORIES:Y ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Jane Mar":MAILTO:jane@ntnl.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR