Discipleship Matters
Nurturing Life-Long Learning in Members of the La Crosse Area Synod
Winter Sessions
Dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26
Via ZOOM
Cost: $35 per class / $60 for both
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Prayer
Time: 5:30-6:45 PM
The Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of Prayer: Keeping a conversation going with God. Do you just want to pray better? So do I! Join a group in learning to meet this challenge and finding the blessing!
Teacher: Rev. Kathy Ingbritsen
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Preaching the Gospels
Time: 7:15-8:30 PM
What is preaching? Going from the pew to the pulpit. How to read a text with an eye toward preaching. What to look for? Construction. Delivery.
Prerequisite to the in-person Spring Preaching Lab
Teacher: Rev. Nile Sandeen
Discipleship Matters & Engaging Children Initiative Partnership
Discipleship Matters: Spring Sessions
Dates: April 9, 16, 23, 30
All Classes are In-Person I Location: TBD
Cost: $35 per class / $60 for both
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The Practice of Preaching (Lab)
Time: 5:30 – 6:45
Recommended texts: John 14:1-14 (5th Sunday of Easter) or John 14:15-21 (6th Sunday of Easter)
Preaching the Gospels is a Required Prerequisite. Course offered in February 2026
Teacher: Pastor Meg Hoversten
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Theological Perspectives
Time: 7:15-8:30 PM
Biblical Lens through which to consider unique viewpoints on scripture
Sign up for the Introduction with Bishop Felix Malpica and sign up for any additional weeks that are of interest.
Topics & Teachers
April 9th : Introduction – Bishop Felix Malpica
April 16th : Womanism / Queer Theology - Lizzy Hoversten & Rev. Kathyrn Thompson
April 25th : Liberation Theology – Gregg Attleson
April 30th : Eye toward Environment - Rev. Ben Morris
Contact Pastor Meg Hoversten if you are interested in future Project Starling opportunities.
Explore Faith and Grow with Project Starling
We have a cohort of five members from the La Crosse area synod, along with one person from East-central Synod taking place in Project Starling from Lutheran School of Theology Chicago. This program is an opportunity to provide education to support those who are pursuing synodical authorized ministry (SAM) or simply want to grow ministry skills. Courses include: bible, theology, spiritual leadership and ministry skills. The online learning model provides participants with access to materials and engages them in learning activities at their convenience. The program spans a two-year commitment, that averages 3 hours of study each week, with additional ZOOM monthly meetings as a cohort, along with their synod facilitator. Our current group has already begun, but if you would be interested in being part of a future cohort group, visit with Bishop or Pastor Meg Eiben Hoversten.
Members: Patti Happel, Tim Iverson , Nealey Janicek (EC WI), Kim Nofsinger, Kris Stauffacher, Peggy Werner and Facilitator, Pastor Margaret (Meg) Eiben Hoversten
Discipleship Matters Board
Pastor Meg Eiben Hoversten (Board Chair), Gretchen Jacobson, Dorene Jensen, Jason Knipe, Amy Jo Van Arsdall, Pastor Kris Bjerke-Ulliman, Bishop Felix Malpica
La Crosse Area Synod:
2301 South Ave., La Crosse, WI 54601-6229
(608) 788-5000
