MISSION: GROWTH (DISCIPLESHIP)
MISSION STATEMENT
Responding to the needs to grow in God’s grace, the Growth Committee will use multiple means
of outreach to spread God’s word to the priesthood of all believers.
Our Programs
SPEAKER'S BUREAU
The following individuals are available to speak at programs for congregational units, retreats, and cluster events.
A Place For You: Finding Your Place in WELCA - Louise Iconis, 404-769-8253, louise@iconis.com
Faith - Patti Austin, 404-819-5077
Global Mission - Larry Schultz, 770-228-6850,
Grateful Giving - Barbara Schwanebeck, 770-427-7808
Leadership - Patti Austin, 404-819-5077 or Debbie Lundell, 770-815-8918
Living Well: Exercises for the“Young at Heart” - Muriel Williams, 404-505-1052
Living Well With Chronic Conditions - Muriel Williams, 404-505-1052
Racial Justice - Cathi Crimi, 615-414-8959 or Jacqui El Torro, 404-452-5354
A Place For You: Finding Your Place in WELCA - Louise Iconis, 404-769-8253, louise@iconis.com
Faith - Patti Austin, 404-819-5077
Global Mission - Larry Schultz, 770-228-6850,
Grateful Giving - Barbara Schwanebeck, 770-427-7808
Leadership - Patti Austin, 404-819-5077 or Debbie Lundell, 770-815-8918
Living Well: Exercises for the“Young at Heart” - Muriel Williams, 404-505-1052
Living Well With Chronic Conditions - Muriel Williams, 404-505-1052
Racial Justice - Cathi Crimi, 615-414-8959 or Jacqui El Torro, 404-452-5354
WOMEN OF THE ELCA GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Women of the ELCA offers scholarships in three categories: scholarships for Lutheran laywomen studying for a career other than ordained ministry, scholarships for administrative leadership to women interested in reaching the top of their field as administrators, and scholarships for women in their final year at an ELCA seminary. All applications must be received by February 15 of each year and may be obtained by contacting the Women of the ELCA at 1-800-638-3522.
Your unit may also contribute to the scholarship fund by designating Scholarship Fund under special offerings on Women of the ELCA's Form B. (see attachment below)
Women of the ELCA offers scholarships in three categories: scholarships for Lutheran laywomen studying for a career other than ordained ministry, scholarships for administrative leadership to women interested in reaching the top of their field as administrators, and scholarships for women in their final year at an ELCA seminary. All applications must be received by February 15 of each year and may be obtained by contacting the Women of the ELCA at 1-800-638-3522.
Your unit may also contribute to the scholarship fund by designating Scholarship Fund under special offerings on Women of the ELCA's Form B. (see attachment below)
YOUTH AND YOUNG WOMEN
Young Women see visions and act upon these visions. Our future and the future of our organization is in the hands of SESLYO (Southeastern Synod Lutheran Youth Organization) and SESYALL (Southeastern Synod Young Adults Living Lutheran): two fantastic organizations. Yet many of us do not know who they are and the many gifts they have to share. These young women are primed, ready, and most importantly, eager to engage with more experienced leaders. It rests upon our shoulders to seek, invite, and hear them. To our circle meetings or cluster meetings.
What is your cluster or congregational doing to reach out to young women?
Young Women see visions and act upon these visions. Our future and the future of our organization is in the hands of SESLYO (Southeastern Synod Lutheran Youth Organization) and SESYALL (Southeastern Synod Young Adults Living Lutheran): two fantastic organizations. Yet many of us do not know who they are and the many gifts they have to share. These young women are primed, ready, and most importantly, eager to engage with more experienced leaders. It rests upon our shoulders to seek, invite, and hear them. To our circle meetings or cluster meetings.
What is your cluster or congregational doing to reach out to young women?
For synodical and churchwide resources on growth and discipleship, please see the tab at the top of the page.
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