Congregational Vitality Training

The ELCA’s new Ministry Development & Evangelism Team, Directors for Mission across the church, and ELCA Coaching, in partnership with Kindling Faith invite congregations into the joyful journey of thriving in spirit, community, and action, both within the congregation and through neighborhood connection. Congregational teams of up to five people are invited to join this special cohort opportunity filled with:

• inspiring stories
• experienced and dynamic speakers
• useful resources
• practical support

Together, each congregation will develop and take coach-supported faithful steps forward in being God’s church in the world, especially suited to share timeless faith in our current culture. All registered congregations will participate in:

• six monthly 3-hour sessions are staffed with a coach specifically trained in congregational vitality additional activities that can be used to turn zoom gatherings into a full day retreat or as interactive resources to inspire progress throughout the month.
• Six monthly 3-hour sessions are staffed with speakers and leaders specifically trained and experienced in successful congregational vitality and outreach.

Registered congregations will have access to:

• additional activities that can be used to turn zoom gatherings into a full day retreat or as interactive resources to inspire progress throughout the month
• training recordings, digital downloads of all resources, supplemental Bible studies and book lists.
• three individual sessions with a congregational vitality coach to support your progress between units and offer specific contextual strategies that provide accountability and increase successful growth

Visit registration to learn more about the options for participation. All Sessions are online. Dates are: Sept. 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Jan 18, Feb 8, and Mar 15 from Noon – 3 pm ET To register, please click here: https://ulsforms.wufoo.com/forms/qcao41v0aa84sj/

If you have questions, please contact our Director for Evangelical Mission, SueEllen Spotts at SueEllen.Spotts@elca.org