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Topic: LCMS Structure Synod, District, Congregation. Passion for Ministry –Is it important?. Revelation 3:16 So, because you are lukewarm —neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. Question of the day?.
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Passion for Ministry –Is it important? • Revelation 3:16So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.
Question of the day? • You have built an awesome basketball program at your school. A new Principal arrives who says that she wants to emphasize the Fine Arts and from now on equal playing time for all team members is the rule in athletics. You have invested five years in building this program. You disagree with your principal! What should you do? • Tomorrow You and another young teacher are the only two people under the age of fifty on your Lutheran School Staff of 25 people. You notice your young friend and colleague is updating their Twitter page with at least 25 Tweets a day. They only occur while they are teaching. Should you say something about it to them? To your principal?
Why should you care about how the Missouri Synod is organized?
Answer Now 6 15 of 15 The LCMS is slowly gaining members. What is your opinion? • Strongly Agree • Agree • Disagree • Strongly Disagree
Answer Now 6 0 of 15 Baptisms in the LCMS are down 10% from 1975. What is your opinion? • Strongly Agree • Agree • Disagree • Strongly Disagree
Answer Now 5 14 of 15 The LCMS is using the ABLAZE program to gain members? What is your opinion? • Strongly Agree • Agree • Disagree • Strongly Disagree
Key Thought—How does congregation fit into: • Circuit • District • Synod
Calling Process from the field • Handouts: • LEIF
Credentials or What should you be developing for Professional growth? • Samples of Experience (Resumes) • Letters of reference or Evaluations • Samples of work, lessons, units • Transcript • Release of Records Permission • Teaching Certificate • Criminal Background Check
Certification • Given by State based on University/College recommendation • Based on test performance • Limited in years • Most states require ongoing development • Cost first time by student after that it depends
Handout • Harry Wong “First Days of School” Career Risk Plan • Failure to Plan is Planning to fail • Lifelong learner
Call Interviews • Facebook or Car • Dress • Poise • Questions • What does Professional mean during interview? E-Mail Address • Ask Questions if you desire • What do you want to know about them? • What does designate mean?
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