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The Church and Change group is interested in practicing and promoting innovation in ministry methods throughout the WELS especially at the "grass roots" level. There are a number of resources from which to choose. Sort through our Idea Exchange for the approaches to ministry that are at work in congregations. Select Articles that will stimulate your thinking about ministry. Click through our Link and Learn resource for websites that may offer your church some benefits.
The resources we offer here are intended to stimulate thinking about serving the Savior and His kingdom. Since these resources are not necessarily written from a conservative Lutheran perspective, sanctified discretion is required when evaluating these materials.
Thank you for visiting our site and we look forward to hearing from you.
Board of Directors
| Pastor Ron Ash | Chairman |
| Jeff Davis | Vice Chairman |
| Barry Spencer | Treasurer |
| Sarah Owens | Secretary |
| Pastor John Huebner | |
| Brian Arthur Lampe |
When Ski was officially on the board, three members of St. Marcus were on the board at the same time. I haven't seen such a monopoly since CrossWalk in Phoenix took over the board of Wisconsin Lutheran College - and hid the evidence of their infiltration.
Barry Spencer and Brian Arthur Lampe are members of St. Marcus. For some reason, photos and bios disappear from a CG websty when I publicize it.
WELS members - you are the suckers who paid for this apostate lobby to get started. The Church and Money Changers skim the cream from the offerings, the Thrivent grants, Schwan money, and foundation grants. Want to find a liberal? - check out a foundation board or advisory committee. Oh - there is Ski again...Siebert Foundation.
At your district conventions -
tie a hundred dollar bill to a piece of string,
drag it through the hall,
all the Church and Money Changers will follow you out the door.
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Marketing a Church a Target Community
Pastor Jeff Gunn
Pastor Gun is also a great resource for:
Non-Lutheran Churches - How to Build One From Scratch
Small Groups - Starting them Successfully
Contemporary Music - Doing it up
Outreach Methods - Getting Involved
Researching Alternative Ministry Methods and Models - How To Do It and Pull Workable Ideas From It
Controlling a WELS college without having a WELS congregation!
Email: jeff@crosswalkinlaveen.org
Website: www.crosswalkinlaveen.org/
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Congregation -Conference Breakout 103.... Growing Your Congregation’s Staph from Within
Fuller Seminary DMin Lawrence Olson - Larry Oh! - Our Staph Infection
The WELS Congregational Assistant Program (CAP) encourages and equips members, men and women alike, for a broader ministry within a congregation.
WELS Pastoral Studies Institute (PSI), which guides and assists men from a broad cultural spectrum through their pre-seminary and seminary training.
Email: OlsonLO@mlc-wels.edu
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Contemporary Worship - Conference Breakout 506....
Your Guide to Starting Your Own Alternative Worship Experience
Pastor James “Ski” Skorzewski and Staff Minister Brian Davison
Changes are taking place in the worship world. There still remains a strong interest in blended and contemporary worship among many in our midst. A number of WELS congregations have been conducting blended or contemporary services for years. This workshop will provide help and guidance from someone who has undertaken the process at St. Marcus in Milwaukee. Topics to be discussed include how to begin a blended/contemporary service in a small/traditional congregation so that everyone is blessed; recruiting musicians, vocalists, and technical persons; equipment needs; stage presence!; best rock music to use at the start; copyright matters; plagiarism tips; music/worship sources (websites, friends, etc…) ; use of contemporary liturgies; establishing a WELS network for those interested in helping each other with materials, ideas, and encouragement; and the awakening need for more joyful experiential worship in our midst.
If you are interested in getting your hands on this conference workshop PowerPoint or want more information, email the speaker by selecting the link below!
Email: brian.davison@stmarcus.com, james.skorzewski@stmarcus.com
Website: www.stmarcus.com
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Finance - Conference Breakout 107.... Creating a Conflict of Interest in Your Church and Synod
Jeffrey Davis
This workshop will share ideas and give examples for churches intent on creating cultures marked by strong financial stewardship and biblically guided generosity.
If you are interested in getting your hands on this conference workshop PowerPoint or want more information, email the speaker by selecting the link below!
Cornerstone Stewardship Ministry
206 E. Mills Dr.
Lake Mills, WI 53551
Phone: 920-648-7997
Email: jeff@joyfulgiving.net
Website: www.joyfulgiving.net
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Pietistic Cell Groups
Pastor Peter Panitzke
Two 40 day programs with daily devotions and small group sessions.
Email: ppanitzke@stpaulmuskego.org
Website: www.stpaulmuskego.org
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Jail Mininstry - From the Inside
DP Ed Werner, Vicar Scott Zerbe, ALA Teacher Al Just, Pastor W. Tabor (outside advisor) - OK, that is a little humor, and only a small selection of WELS jailbirds.
Looking to get involved in jail ministries? WELS Special Ministries Administrator, Pastor Carl Ziemer, knows all about it!
Give him a call.
Special Ministries
2929 N Mayfair Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Phone: 414 256 3241
Website: www.wels.net/cgi-bin/site.pl?csm
