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Mission Statement
The Lay Leader Network is a program of the Northeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA, designed to educate and train lay people for leadership in the congregation, the community and in the synod. It is intended to refine theological knowledge and leadership skills in addition to stressing personal enrichment, spiritual growth and the development of ministry skills |
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Welcome to the Lay Leader Network!
The Lay Leader Network (LLN)* seeks to provide educational and resource/skill building opportunities that embody the belief in the “priesthood of all believers.” As members of the body of Christ, we have been given gifts to share for the edification of the church as it engages God’s mission for the sake of the world. The LLN offers a Yearly Intensive Series, annual gatherings and various networking opportunities for lay persons throughout the NE MN Synod ELCA. Participation in the cyclical Yearly Intensive Series is highly encouraged but is not required in order to be part of the “network” itself. |
Lay Leader Network Brochure - Color
Lay Leader Network Brochure - B/W Lay Leader Network Testimonials 2022-2023 Yearly Intensive Series Flyer 2022-2023 Yearly Intensive Series Syllabus - Coming Soon! 2021-2022 Yearly Intensive Series Syllabus |
ANNUAL GATHERING
Inspired by Luke 4:18 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, has anointed me. . .sent me. . . to proclaim good news to the poor" the 2022 Annual Gathering is designed to connect Spirit with lay leadership and ministry in an ever-changing world. Saturday, February 26, 2022 9-2 PM at Bethlehem Lutheran, Brainerd, Minnesota. Format is hybrid -- in person and on Zoom. Synod SMART Team, CDC and MN Department of Health protocols for large gatherings will be followed.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
The LLN is currently exploring social media avenues to share information and build more collaboration among lay leaders within the NE MN Synod and resources within the ELCA.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
LLN encourages members to attend the Luther Seminary KAIROS classes.
* The Lay Leader Network was formerly known as “the School of Lay Ministry”.
Inspired by Luke 4:18 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, has anointed me. . .sent me. . . to proclaim good news to the poor" the 2022 Annual Gathering is designed to connect Spirit with lay leadership and ministry in an ever-changing world. Saturday, February 26, 2022 9-2 PM at Bethlehem Lutheran, Brainerd, Minnesota. Format is hybrid -- in person and on Zoom. Synod SMART Team, CDC and MN Department of Health protocols for large gatherings will be followed.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
The LLN is currently exploring social media avenues to share information and build more collaboration among lay leaders within the NE MN Synod and resources within the ELCA.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
LLN encourages members to attend the Luther Seminary KAIROS classes.
* The Lay Leader Network was formerly known as “the School of Lay Ministry”.
LLN Yearly Intensive Series
As a life-long learning program, the Yearly Intensive Series is designed to give adult students opportunity to grow in their faith for the purposes of personal spiritual development, biblical and theological learning and enhancing missional leadership. It promotes intentional conversation for the discernment of gifts to be used in various ways in ministry and leadership within a person’s current congregation and in his/her community.
YEARLY INTENSIVE SERIES “at a Glance”
Each program year comprises four day-long seminars led by accomplished Synod theologians, various assigned readings and tasks, opportunities to engage in group learning between seminars, and exercises for the encouragement of individual discernment and spiritual growth, and skills enhancement.
Content includes:
Biblical Study/LutheranTheology (35%)
Leadership and Spiritual Development (30%)
Engaging Missional Context (20%)
Specific Ministry Focus (15%)
The Yearly Intensive Series’ biblical study content aligns with the ELCA lectionary, encouraging new students to enter the three-year program cycle at any year.
FAQs
Who can join the Yearly Intensive Series?
Any person desiring a deeper understanding of God, with an open mind for biblical and theological learning through a Lutheran lens, and/or anyone seeking to build his/her capacity for living out his/her calling in their congregation and/or community as a leader and/or servant of Christ, is welcome to enter the Intensive Series!
Why engage in the Intensive Series”?
The Yearly Intensive Series may increase a student’s confidence and abilities to take on different or additional roles within his/her own congregation and/or community. Depending upon one’s individualized discernment process, it might also lead one to pursue additional education or training.
Is the LLN Intensive Series is considered training to become a Deacon or Synodically Authorized Ministry (SAM)?
No, involvement in the Lay Leader Network is for personal enrichment and it is not an avenue for rostered ministry within the church.
Persons who wish to seek rostered ministry should contact the synod office and will need to complete candidacy requirements.
What does it cost?
There is no cost to be part of the LLN. There is, however, a $220 annual fee for the Intensive Series (does not include books, materials or student travel expense.) See specific fliers for fees pertaining to other events, gatherings, etc.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact: LLN@nemnsynod.org
Lay Leader Co-Coordinators Anne Laechel (Operations) & Monica Bruning (Network)
As a life-long learning program, the Yearly Intensive Series is designed to give adult students opportunity to grow in their faith for the purposes of personal spiritual development, biblical and theological learning and enhancing missional leadership. It promotes intentional conversation for the discernment of gifts to be used in various ways in ministry and leadership within a person’s current congregation and in his/her community.
YEARLY INTENSIVE SERIES “at a Glance”
Each program year comprises four day-long seminars led by accomplished Synod theologians, various assigned readings and tasks, opportunities to engage in group learning between seminars, and exercises for the encouragement of individual discernment and spiritual growth, and skills enhancement.
Content includes:
Biblical Study/LutheranTheology (35%)
Leadership and Spiritual Development (30%)
Engaging Missional Context (20%)
Specific Ministry Focus (15%)
The Yearly Intensive Series’ biblical study content aligns with the ELCA lectionary, encouraging new students to enter the three-year program cycle at any year.
FAQs
Who can join the Yearly Intensive Series?
Any person desiring a deeper understanding of God, with an open mind for biblical and theological learning through a Lutheran lens, and/or anyone seeking to build his/her capacity for living out his/her calling in their congregation and/or community as a leader and/or servant of Christ, is welcome to enter the Intensive Series!
Why engage in the Intensive Series”?
The Yearly Intensive Series may increase a student’s confidence and abilities to take on different or additional roles within his/her own congregation and/or community. Depending upon one’s individualized discernment process, it might also lead one to pursue additional education or training.
Is the LLN Intensive Series is considered training to become a Deacon or Synodically Authorized Ministry (SAM)?
No, involvement in the Lay Leader Network is for personal enrichment and it is not an avenue for rostered ministry within the church.
Persons who wish to seek rostered ministry should contact the synod office and will need to complete candidacy requirements.
What does it cost?
There is no cost to be part of the LLN. There is, however, a $220 annual fee for the Intensive Series (does not include books, materials or student travel expense.) See specific fliers for fees pertaining to other events, gatherings, etc.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact: LLN@nemnsynod.org
Lay Leader Co-Coordinators Anne Laechel (Operations) & Monica Bruning (Network)