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Stay up to date on on the ministries happening in congregations across the synod at the What's Happening In Our Congregations Blog. |
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Updates from Board of Pensions |
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A message from BOP President John Kapanke for those invested in the ELCA Participating Annuity and Bridge Funds is on the Board of Pensions website. |
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Luther House of Study is sponsoring a new initiative throughout the synod, Together in Ministry (TiM), designed to renew rostered leaders. More information here. |
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Get More Information on the Events Page!
2010 Spring Pastors Conference, April 11-14, Sioux Falls.
2010 Conference Assemblies, various dates and locations.
Rescheduled: Smalcald Articles: A Window into Martin Luther with Bishop David Zellmer, March 19-20, 2010, Thunderstik Lodge, Chamberlain.
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Be sure to visit the South Dakota Synod News Blog at http://www.sdsblog.com/ for the latest news, events, and Joys and Concerns! From there you may also subscribe to the blog via your favorite newsreader. |
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Mission Interpretation Resources for Telling the Story
As indicated at this year's Summer Stewardship Days: Telling the Story, you may order Mission Interpretation Resources from the synod office. You may do so in one of two ways:
+ Download an order form, which you may fill out on your computer and then either print and mail to the synod office or send electronically (via a button on the form), or
+ Send e-mail to
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with the following information:
Congregation Name and Town
Contact Name
Address to which you want the resources mailed
Date by which you need resources
Phone number of contact person
E-mail of contact person
Resources you need and quantity of each. Here are the resources available:
God's Work. Our Hands in the South Dakota Synod
This resource underscores the dozens of ministries and services that are made possible right here in South Dakota through your Mission Support dollars.
Stories of Faith in Action
This resource from our churchwide organization is excellent for explaining how the 42-43% of your Mission Support dollars that are passed on to the churchwide expression are used for God's Work. It comes complete with a discussion guide, compelling stories, and easy-to-understand pie charts.
Two DVDs: "God's Work. Our Hands" and "Thank You"
These two DVDs can be used in a variety of settings both large and small. The accompanying booklet, "Telling the Story," contains suggestions for their use.
Mission Partners Focus
This brief booklet outlines the exciting new and emerging ministries of our synod and the ways that congregations and individuals can get involved as Mission Partners, Mission Builders, or Mission Founders.
Thank you for your partnership in ministry and for your help Telling the Story!
"Stewardship" is everything we do after we say, "I Believe." Stewardship is not fundraising, it is one aspect of the Christian life--like worship, prayer, Bible study and service. The path from membership to discipleship can be traveled by focusing on authentic stewardship ministry. This Stewardship Overview provides an introduction on changing the conversation from fundraising to authentic ministry.
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is the Stewardship Specialist for the South Dakota Synod. Contact Pastor Bill if you would like to explore ways to improve your congregation’s stewardship ministry.
The annual response campaign, in which each person or household in the congregation is asked to respond to God’s call on their life by completing a financial commitment form indicating a plan for giving over the coming year, is the cornerstone of any congregation’s financial stewardship ministry. Click here for information about several excellent annual response campaigns.
Capital Appeals challenge each person or household to second mile giving over and above their giving to the ongoing mission and ministry of the church. Capital Appeals are conducted in order to advance the congregation’s mission through such things as: facility expansion, debt reduction, missionary sponsorship or major program expansions.
- Stewardship Key Leader is an excellent resource for congregations considering Capital Campaigns.
- Congregations in South Dakota have also worked with the following consulting companies with good success:
You may contact
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for guidance in planning a Capital Campaign.
If you are the treasurer of your church and looking for basic information about financial management, financial reporting, check out this site.
Check out the following links for additional resources for stewardship ministry:
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