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The Augustana Ministerium: A pastoral association formed to preserve and promote Lutheran pastors and a<br>distinctively Lutheran Ministry of Word and Sacrament to Lutheran congregations.


The Augustana Ministerium Annual Conference and Plenary

August 20–22, 2013

Elk Grove Village, IL

(Sponsored by St. Philip Lutheran Mission, Lake County, IL)


Tuesday, August 20


Theological Conference

11:00 – 1:00 P.M.


Registration

1:00 – 1:05 P.M.


Announcements and Opening of Session: Rev. Kurt Hering, Superintendent

1:05 – 1:10 P.M.


Orientation: Rev. Dcn. Anthony Oncken, Hosting Pastor

1:10 – 2:40 P.M.


Congregational or Episcopal Polity:  You’re Free to Do it My Way
  
Pastor John Rutowicz, Niles, Michigan

2:40 – 3:00 P.M.


Break

3:00 – 4:30 P.M.



Lessons from Old World Polity
  
Pastor Jeffrey A. Ahonen, Ladysmith, Wisconsin

4:30 – 4:35 P.M.


Announcements and Closing of Session: Rev. Kurt Hering




Wednesday, August 21


Theological Conference

9:00 – 9:10 A.M.


Announcements and Opening of Session: Rev. Kurt Hering

9:10 - 10:40 A.M.


Pastoral Authority in the Governance of the Parish
   Pastor Joshua Scheer, Cheyenne, Wyoming

10:40 - 11:00 A.M.


Break

11:00 - 12:30 P.M.


The Proper and Godly Role of the Laity in the Governance of a Parish
   Pastor Eric Lange, Gresham, Oregon
  

12:30 - 1:30 P.M.


Lunch (provided in conference room)

1:30 - 3:00 P.M.


A Constitution that Serves the Saints
   Pastor Eric Stefanski, Harrison, Arkansas

3:00 - 3:20 P.M.


Break

3:20 - 4:30 P.M.


Panel Discussion with Presenters

4:30 P.M.

Announcements and Closing of Session: Rev. Kurt Hering



Thursday, August 22


The Augustana Ministerium Plenary Session

9:00 – 9:30 A.M.


Opening of Session and The State of the Augustana Ministerium
  
Rev. Kurt Hering, Superintendent

9:30 – 10:00 A.M.


Administrative Reports
   Rev. Kurt Hering, Superintendent
   Rev. Dr. Kent Heimbigner, Legate
   Rev. Joshua Sullivan, Recording Secretary
   Rev. Gregory Schultz, Bursar
   Rev. Eric Stefanski, Dean of Communications
   Rev. Paul Rydecki Dean of Education
   Rt. Rev. James Heiser, Dean of Missions
   Rev. Andrew Eckert, Dean of Pastoral Care

   Rev. Dcn. Anthony Oncken, Dean of Pastoral Recruitment

10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.


Plenary Business Meeting

12:00 P.M.


Announcements and Closing of Session: Rev. Kurt Hering





FAQ Brochure (136k Adobe PDF) Contact Form and Info Our “Statement on the
   Holy Ministry”
Our Constitution and Bylaws
General Information Brochure
   (160k Adobe PDF)
Bimonthly Newsletter TAM “Statement on the
   Holy Ministry”
Online Membership
   Application
Printable Membership
   Application
Insurance Options for Pastors Information for calling a pastor (Applies to LCMS only; 104k Adobe PDF)
Upcoming Conference Info Reading Lists Registration Form Lodging and Directions Daily Schedule Past Conferences