Join others serving on congregation councils for a morning of learning and networking together. Discuss council best practices and engage in leadership development workshops. Learn about strategic communications, legacy planning, congregational systems, and resources and support available to you through the synod network. Network with other council presidents, VPs, treasurers, secretaries, and at-large members.
Location: Journey Lutheran, 2703 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska, WI 54650
The cost is $5 per person. There will be some large group time at the beginning and end of the retreat with 2 workshop opportunities in the middle of the morning. One workshop will be council position specific (ie: Presidents/V.P, Secretary, Treasurer, At-Large Member).
Schedule:
8:30 am Registration and refreshments
9:00 am Welcome and opening devotions
9:30 am The Big Picture – What is being on council all about?
10:00 am Break
10:10 am Workshop 1
11:00 am Workshop 2
11:45 am Closing remarks and blessing
If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to Pastor Dione Stepanek. If you have registration questions, contact Brianna Iverson in the synod office. You can register yourself or your entire group by clicking the registration button below.