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LOOK TO THE FUTURE

LOOK TO THE FUTURE. What is the VISION for the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin?. The 211 congregations are the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin. TOGETHER. We join 10,851 other congregations to become. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). From Proverbs 29:18.

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LOOK TO THE FUTURE

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  1. LOOK TO THE FUTURE What is the VISION for the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin?

  2. The 211 congregations are the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin TOGETHER

  3. We join 10,851 other congregations to become The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America(ELCA)

  4. From Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.”

  5. Consider Bishop Berg’s mission statement: “We are partners in the Gospel called to proclaim the mighty acts of God who has called us out of darkness into God’s marvelous light.”

  6. It means . . . • We willMake Christ Known. • We willmaturein our faith and help others grow in theirs.

  7. What does this look like for our congregations? Vision

  8. Let’sdreamaboutNEW WAYStoMake Christ Known!1. “called to proclaim the mighty acts of God . . .”

  9. Why is evangelism important? • to Make Christ Known! • toshare the giftof our Lutheran understanding of God’s love with the unchurched. • to provide encouragementand positive reinforcement to those who already are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Evangelism

  10. Evangelism We can be a welcomingcommunity. • Invite • Introduce ourselves • Refreshments • Adequate parking

  11. We can communicate to others that they are welcome • Ads – newspaper, TV, radio, website • Signage • Direct mail fliers • Outreach newsletter Evangelism

  12. TOGETHER . . . Many congregations in the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin have used television advertising as a way of Making Christ Known in northern Wisconsin. By pooling resources, several TV ads spots were contracted for through the ELCA Identity Project. Evangelism

  13. Let’sdreamaboutNEW WAYStoMake Christ Known!2. Mature in our faith and help others grow in theirs.

  14. We could talk about stewardship as “giving back to God” in thankfulness. Stewardship Give time Share talents Give monetary gifts

  15. HOW? Do a Spiritual Gifts inventory to help people find the gifts God has blessed them with! Stewardship

  16. Talents abound within the congregation! Why not share them with God? Stewardship

  17. We could be “tithing individuals.” It is our way of saying thanks to God for many blessings. Stewardship

  18. We could be a “tithing congregation.” Stewardship General mission support from congregations is so important!

  19. A “tithing congregation” gives 10% to GENERAL MISSION SUPPORT and hopefully another 10% to specific ministries. In 2000, only 19 congregations in the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin were tithing congregations. However, another 14 congregations were at 9% or above! Stewardship

  20. Bishop Berg’s vision includes by 2002, there will be 50tithing congregations! (will your congregation be one?) by 2004, there will be 100 tithing congregations! by 2010, every congregation will be a tithing congregation! Stewardship

  21. Where does our offering go? Stewardship

  22. Partnership with 11,000 other ELCA congregations – 58% Stewardship

  23. Synod Support – 42%Partnership with 211 congregations Stewardship

  24. Helping congregations call pastors and plan for the future Campus Ministers at UW-RF, UW-EC, UW-Stout, and across the state and nation Creating resources for congregations in education, evangelism, stewardship, and worship Sharing our best resources with each other! www.synodresourcecenter.org Stewardship Sending missionaries to international locations to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to those who have not heard it Supporting Seminaries Starting new congregations in growing communities to attract the unchurched and de-churched . . . Eau Claire! Feeding and clothing those in need

  25. Luther took advantage of the new technology of his time to communicate the gospel. Gutenberg’s printing press transformed the way information was shared and Luther used it to help people learn more about Jesus Christ. Today, computer technology and the Internet have transformed how we share information. Like Luther, today’s Church is using the gifts of the culture as tools for communication.

  26. Computers . . . Internet . . . Fax machines . . . New technology aids ministry Communication andTechnology

  27. In the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin there are several congregations are using large screen production in worship. Communication andTechnology Beautiful Savior King of Creation Son of God

  28. Communication andTechnology The Northwest Synod of Wisconsin developed a webcard which is a tool for ministry!

  29. Began in 1993 • 170 people to date • Class of 1999 pictured here Lay Ministry The Northwest Synod of Wisconsin Lay School of Ministry provides a context for growing in faith and participating in the life and mission of the church.

  30. Synodically Authorized Ministryprepares lay participants under ELCA guidelines for worship leadership for a specific time period. Lay Ministry

  31. Partners in the Gospel of Jesus Christ Making Christ Known Growingin Faith and Living it out Together, Making a Difference

  32. The Christians in the ELCA Congregations of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin www.nwsynod-wisconsin.org www.synodresourcecenter.org

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