2006 Transformational Leaders Gathering

Three Streams - One River

A Joint Event of the ELCA College of Developers and the Transformational Leaders Gathering

Orlando, Florida

Pre-Gathering January 23-25, 2006

Main Gathering January 25-28, 2006

The final details are still be hammered out but for 2006 we are planning a unique and exciting Gathering of some of the most creative congregational leaders. Not talking heads, but real pastors and leaders who are riding three streams of ministry style in ELCA congregations across the country: Planting, Transforming, and Emerging.

Pre-Conference: Wade Into the Water

Discover new aspects of ministry and leadership in a 21st Century world that resembles the 1st Century world in many ways. Meet with pastors and leaders who have mentored others and grown congregations in a myriad of settings and styles with the same goal – flowing with the Spirit into a changing world of mission. Interact with students from Luther Seminary who will be attending for class credit (hint to students at other seminarians - talk to your professors - Florida in January AND class credit!). Network with other pastors who are searching for ways to transform existing congregations in new mission for a new century. Laid back and small group oriented, you will have a chance for conversation, discover new twists on leadership, and learn basic “how tos” from creative leaders who are excited for the future of the Church. Not only that, you get plenty of free time to connect with each other and explore the wonders of the Kingdom built by Mickey.

Main Conference:
Three Streams, One River: Planting, Emergent, Transformational

What does Christian mission look like in the 21st Century? What are the needs in the ELCA and in the larger church in called leaders in congregations? Three Streams, One River is a unique opportunity to join the journey of ministry leadership in the 21st Century in a small group, experiencial setting. In joining the resources of the College of Developers and the Transformational Leaders Gathering, you will have the opportunity to share and be mentored by fellow ELCA pastors and leaders in journey of following Jesus into a new world of mission.

In the large group gatherings, the One River, we will focus on the common issues of changing leadership skills and gifts needed for raising up healthy, vibrant communities of disciples. In the breakout groups, we will be offering interactive times to explore the three streams of growing ministries in North America: Planting – issues and experiences related to planting and developing new congregations; Emergent – explore the dimensions of the postmodern, emerging church in the areas of experiencial worship, digital ministry, and networked communities; Transformational – discovery and discussion around rising the Spirit’s wave in existing congregations to discover new life and opportunities. The Gathering ends, you will be afforded the opportunity to stay an extra day (January 28) for play – either with other gathering participants or on your own.

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2006 Transformational Leaders Gathering