Vocational Exploration and Growth of Church Workers
Through the support of Wheat Ridge Ministries and Thrivent Financial, vocational exploration and growth resources are available in the Southern District. A pilot program under the direction of Rev. Dr. Jan Case (an ordained LC-MS minister and a vocational rehabilitation counselor) enables church workers to initiate an exploration of their Christian vocation and take steps toward enriching their vocational roles. For additional information, contact Rev. Case at 985-847-9588 or at jccase123@bellsouth.net .
Vocational Growth Opportunities
Sabbatical Grants
Wheat Ridge Ministries is offering assistance to Lutheran congregations that provide sabbatical leaves for their pastors and other full-time professional church workers. Grant guidelines and a downloadable grant application are available at
www.wheatridge.org/sabbaticalgrants
Resource Focus
Workers of the Church: A variety of significant resources regarding your vocational well-being are available from the LC-MS Commission on Ministerial Growth and Support. Resources include newsletters, congregational learning materials, and news up-dates. Contact
http://cmgs.lcms.org .
Recharging with Grace
Grace Place Lutheran Retreats offers church workers and their spouses an opportunity to recharge spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Have you attended this retreat? For more information visit
http://graceplaceretreats.org/ .
Vocational Exploration and Growth of Church Workers
Through the support of Wheat Ridge Ministries and Thrivent Financial, vocational exploration and growth resources are available in the Southern District. A pilot program under the direction of Rev. Dr. Jan Case (an ordained LC-MS minister and a vocational rehabilitation counselor) enables church workers to initiate an exploration of their Christian vocation and take steps toward enriching their vocational roles. For additional information, contact Rev. Case at 985-847-9588 or at jccase123@bellsouth.net .
Vocational Growth Opportunities
Sabbatical Grants
Wheat Ridge Ministries is offering assistance to Lutheran congregations that provide sabbatical leaves for their pastors and other full-time professional church workers. Grant guidelines and a downloadable grant application are available at
www.wheatridge.org/sabbaticalgrants
Resource Focus
Workers of the Church: A variety of significant resources regarding your vocational well-being are available from the LC-MS Commission on Ministerial Growth and Support. Resources include newsletters, congregational learning materials, and news up-dates. Contact
http://cmgs.lcms.org .
Recharging with Grace
Grace Place Lutheran Retreats offers church workers and their spouses an opportunity to recharge spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Have you attended this retreat? For more information visit
http://graceplaceretreats.org/ .