Looking for a chance to enhance your ministry without wearing you out?

The Luther House of Study is sponsoring a new initiative throughout the South Dakota Synod called "Together in Ministry" (TiM).  This program is designed to renew, revitalize, and nurture pastors and other rostered leaders through a combination of small group and large group gatherings.  

Please download our publicity brochure here: Together in Ministry Publicity brochure

 Are you interested in receiving an invitation to join us? The program is underway, but new participants are welcome.  If you join the program at this point in the year, you are eligible for a prorated fee.  For more information on the specifics of the program as well as how to become involved, please download an invitation here: Invitation to Together in Ministry.doc

 Upcoming large group gathering:  Our next large group gathering will be held on Thursday, May 6th and Friday, May 7th, 2010 at Augustana College.  While still in the planning stages, at least one of the offerings at this gathering will include discussion about ministering to families of deployed military personnel.  Keep checking this website for additional details as they become available.  

General Information:  Our goal is to offer two to three large group opportunities each year, covering a wide range of subjects pertinent to ministry. These topics are intended to stimulate thoughtful conversation in the small groups, rather than leaving participants with another item to add to their "to do" lists. Housing is usually provided at the Good Samaritan Society headquarters in Sioux Falls. As the program continues, it is our hope to offer large group gatherings around the state in a variety of locations. 

Have you already decided that you want to propose this as a continuing education opportunity to your congregation's leadership? If so, download the following covenant agreement here: Together in Ministry Covenant for leaders and their congregation

If you have any other questions pertaining to these groups, if you are interested in becoming a group facilitator or you have any other questions about this clergy renewal effort, please contact Pastor Don Lehmann at dlehmann@sio.midco.net, or Sarah Stenson at sarah.stenson@augie.edu.