{"id":2210,"date":"2019-01-25T22:21:10","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T22:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missions.nalcnetwork.com\/?p=2210"},"modified":"2019-01-31T17:01:59","modified_gmt":"2019-01-31T17:01:59","slug":"the-academy-february-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/missions.nalcnetwork.com\/the-academy-february-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"The Academy – February 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As baptized disciples of Jesus Christ, living members of His body, our \u201cmission” is to share the good news of His saving death and resurrection with those living in darkness, fear and godlessness, bringing the kingdom\u2014His risen presence\u2014near so that, through God’s Word and Holy Spirit, they may become his followers, baptized into His Church, disciples, with us, in the Kingdom of God.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The NALC is committed to the renewal of all our congregations, working to develop and deliver resources that challenge and open the NALC to the work of the Holy Spirit in our ministry and mission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

As we continue to help our congregations embrace this cultural shift with an emphasis on Life-to-Life Discipleship, we recognize that leading this effective change is an emotional business, especially in churches. The failure to address the impacts of change is at the root of most failed change initiatives. It is not enough just to “manage” change; people need to be led through change. Giving a congregation sufficient reason to pack up their tents to leave “here,” travel through the “wilderness,” and end up “there” \u2014 all while not losing your mind (or your position) \u2014 requires certain competencies and character.<\/p>\n

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During this session of The Academy as we dive deep into some of those foundational and practical elements of leadership, we will also keep before us what it means to help people recognize and trust God\u2019s voice and character through the Word of God. As we speak about the broken world, how God redeems this brokenness, and how we are called to be His hands and feet in putting all of this back together in our culture and context today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Join us Tuesday, February 5th at 11 am EST. \u00a0Pre-registration for this webinar is required. \u00a0For additional details or to register, please visit: \u00a0The Academy \u2013 February.<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Rev. Tony Ede<\/strong> graduated from Waldorf College, where he earned an associate of arts in electronic communications and a\u00a0bachelor of arts in multimedia communications. Graduating from Luther Seminary in 2006, Tony worked as a graduate teaching assistant in the homiletics department, helping to teach classes\u00a0on using media and technology in worship and preaching. \u00a0Pastor Ede has served at Bethany Lutheran Churches in the Danish Village of Kimballton, Iowa; as the teaching pastor at Trinity Lutheran in Webster City, Iowa; and currently serves as the senior pastor at First Evangelical Lutheran in Manchester, Iowa. As part of his commitment to lifelong learning, Tony earned an MBA in 2017 from Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa, with a concentration in organizational development. Following a long family tradition, Tony is a nationally certified firefighter and EMT and has used these skills to serve in the community, as well as in disaster response statewide. Tony was married to LeAnn at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hampton, Iowa, on August 17th, 2002. They have three sons that keep them busy: Carver, Liam and Burke.<\/p>\n

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The Rev. Dr. Jim Palan<\/strong> is enjoying his retirement by continuing to care for his family, as well as planting a church in Alabama. Having\u00a0served as a parish pastor, assistant to the bishop, and in a variety of other capacities, Pastor Jim is passionate about the Gospel in the context of relationships. Originally graduating\u00a0with a degree in electrical engineering, Pastor Jim then received his master of divinity from Luther Theological Seminary and\u00a0continued his education at North Dakota State, earning an advanced degree in marriage and family therapy. In his \u201cretirement,\u201d\u00a0Pastor Jim is also choosing to focus his time, energy and gifts on working to prevent burnout amongst leadership in the church.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Rev. Trina M. Petersen<\/strong> is pastor of A New Thing Christian Church, Lithonia, GA, a ministry entrusted to her by God, focused\u00a0on the deliverance, healing and wholeness of his people. Pastor Trina was baptized as an infant, confirmed as a teenager and served as an adult in the Lutheran Church prior to becoming\u00a0an ordained pastor in the NALC. Most recently, she published two books, Irresistible and The Adventures of Clayoton (a children\u2019s\u00a0book) and became a certified coach of the John Maxwell Team. Being Kingdom minded, Pastor Petersen serves in the position of pastor,\u00a0operates with an apostolic anointing, and speaks in a prophetic voice as she helps the people of God heal from their pasts, live in the now, and walk in the power and authority given to them by God!<\/p>\n

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\"\"The Rev. Dr. Brian Hughes<\/strong> – With a passion for creating healthy households and healthy churches, Brian and his wife Christine have served in a variety of settings across the US, from Capitol Hill, Washington, DC,\u00a0Western Pennsylvania, Bay Area of California and now\u00a0in a bedroom community for Baltimore, MD. \u00a0Since meeting one night in Washington, DC when they both happened to volunteer at a homeless shelter,\u00a0they have\u00a0been deeply committed to helping congregations\u00a0live out the link\u00a0between Discipleship and Mission.\u00a0 In the last decade\u00a0their current call\u00a0has added several mosaic (multi-cultural) ministries, become the primary financial support for an AIDS orphanage in Tanzania, opened its doors to the county’s Cold Weather Shelter, provided space for Summer Sensations (the only day camp for\u00a0children with autism\u00a0in Maryland), provided space for Safe Harbor (a Christian Counseling Center) and has supporting ministries\u00a0for two\u00a0Elementary schools through their missional communities.\u00a0Lifting up great leaders, empowering them and getting out of their way is a hallmark of his leadership style.<\/p>\n

Brian is a native Californian with a doctorate in family systems, extensive training and experience in leadership and conflict management, and the author of\u00a0\u201cOur Structure, Carrying out the Vision” as well as numerous articles. \u00a0 \u00a0He is\u00a0a diver (SCUBA, diving helmet and owner\/operator of a deep diving personal submarine), gear head, Harley rider, and\u00a0fly fisherman. The\u00a0Hughes\u2019 have two grown children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As baptized disciples of Jesus Christ, living members of His body, our \u201cmission” is to share the good news of His saving death and resurrection with those living in darkness, fear and godlessness, bringing the kingdom\u2014His risen presence\u2014near so that, through God’s Word and Holy Spirit, they may become his followers, baptized into His Church, … <\/p>\n

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