ELCA Region 5 (the synods of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and the Nothern Great Lakes Synod) will gather in satellite locations for a combined boundaries education day for rostered ministers on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch will be provided).
Boundaries education encourages professional ministry leaders to:
Engage in critical thinking on power/vulnerability as professional religious leaders
Define expectations for professional ethics and conduct
Gain tools for implementation of professional ethics and boundaries in daily life and ministry
This annual regional event will focus on professional development around gender justice, professional boundaries, and racial justice. The desired outcome is that region-wide professional development offerings will allow for higher-quality events and adherence to best practices. Rostered ministers are expected to complete professional development around boundaries in the Southeastern Iowa Synod.
This training will be held in person in multiple locations and is intended for rostered ministers, interns, professional ministry staff, faith formation staff, and SAMs.
Locations:
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
West Des Moines
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
Marion
Shepherd of the Cross Lutheran Church
Muscatine
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Registration $50 - includes lunch