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Augustana Ministerium Administrative Council: Registration Now Open Online at <http://AugustanaMinisterium.org/registration.html>! The Third Annual Theological Conference and Plenary Session of The Augustana Ministerium will be held May 20-21, 2008 hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, Kearney, MO and her pastor, the Rev. Drew Newman. A stimulating and timely theological agenda, open to all—pastors and laity—is being planned that will address several important areas that deserve discussion and clarification under the general theme: “The Challenges for a Confessional Lutheran Ministry in a Post-synodical Age.” [Note that this theme does not suggest that the presenters will be encouraging attendees to depart from any particular church body, etc., but simply indicates that the reality of Confessional Lutheranism in the 21st century is that there is no one institution, etc., to which to look for meeting the needs of Lutheran parishes.] The challenges to be addressed will involve two elements: 1) the challenges in expanding the Ministry of the Gospel domestically and abroad, and 2) the challenges to provide adequate resources for faithful ministry in a post-synodical context. As has been the custom, these topics will not be covered by formal papers. Rather, each will have a facilitator who will be responsible for researching and preparing pertinent background information on his topic, identifying appropriate issues, questions, and additional reading resources. A listing of these materials will be made available via The Augustana Ministerium website prior to the conference for individual preparation for the discussions at the conference. A lineup of very able and talented facilitators will be leading the discussions. Reading Lists Now Available at <http://augustanaministerium.org/08readinglists.html> Topics dealing with the expansion of The Ministry will
include “Support for Confessional Lutheran Ministry
Abroad,” Pr. Phil Grovenstein, facilitator; and
“Home Missions in Post-synodical, Post-Christian
America,” Deacon, Pr. Jeffrey Ahonen,
facilitator. Topics exploring the challenge of needed
resources for the Ministry of the Gospel will
include: “The Future of Ecclesiastical Oversight
among Confessional Lutheran Clergy,” Pr James Heiser,
facilitator; “Training Future Pastors for Post-Synodical
Congregations,” Dr. Steven Hein, facilitator; and a Panel
Discussion , “Non-Synodical Confessional Lutheran Resources
(Publications, Media, and Ministries)–What do we have? What
do we need?” Regarding lodging, the two best choices with regard to cost and proximity are: Best Western — Kearney Inn (816) 628-4524 — King
Bed, $70.00 + Tax (about 7%), 2 Queens, $80.00 + tax. No limit to the
number of people who could share a room. You may be able to get in on a special internet rate for the Super 8. See <http://tinyurl.com/44ro7e> for more information. The Best Western is considered the nicer motel, and newer. Both have free Wireless Dr. Steven A. Hein, Dean of Education The Augustana Ministerium
Make checks payable to: The Augustana Ministerium
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