Thank you to all who attended the Biennial Convention in Fergus Falls, MN. It was a wonderful time of worship, fellowship and learning. We will be updating this page with media and resources as they become available.
Featured Video
Pastor Jim Erickson, Calvary Community Church, Fullerton, CA leads a panel of people from various churches throughout the CLB who will share with you methods they have developed to reach the multi-cultural neighborhoods around them.
BUSINESS
Election Results
President
Rev. Joel Egge
Council of Directors
Canadian Region Layperson - Greg Butler
Central Region Layperson - LaWayne Rogness
Eastern Region Pastor - Ryan Nilsen
Eastern Region Layperson - David Jacobsen
Pacific Region Pastor - James Erickson
Pacific Region Layperson - Mike Berry
Western Region Layperson - Marvin Nelson
Rev. Joel Egge
Council of Directors
Canadian Region Layperson - Greg Butler
Central Region Layperson - LaWayne Rogness
Eastern Region Pastor - Ryan Nilsen
Eastern Region Layperson - David Jacobsen
Pacific Region Pastor - James Erickson
Pacific Region Layperson - Mike Berry
Western Region Layperson - Marvin Nelson
Missional Theology Report
The motion to "recommend to the 2010 Biennial Convention the adoption of the Statement on Missional Theology as edited, as a Recommended Resource and Teaching Guide for the Church of the Lutheran Brethren" passed unanimously. Several corrections and amendments will need to be made to the report.
A version with the amendments from the Convention will be posted online and made available in print soon.
The version that was brought to the Convention can be
downloaded here.
A version with the amendments from the Convention will be posted online and made available in print soon.
The version that was brought to the Convention can be
downloaded here.
Living Faith Church
Watford City, ND
Living Faith Church, Watford City, was accepted as an affiliate CLB congregation. Ron Erickson presented a plaque commemorating the congregation's affiliate membership, and offered prayer for their ministry. Prior to the vote, Dan Bundy, Barry Schmall, Dennis Hodenfield and Regional Pastor Gary Witkop reported the ministry of Living Faith Church and brought greetings from the congregation.
An Exciting Financial Report
Brad Martinson, Director of Finance and Personnel, presented the year's financial report, highlighting that the operating ministries fund balance ended in the black for the first time in many years. The fund balance shows on the report as a positive $381. Praise and glory be unto Him!
Amendments
The amendments and other business can be read in the minutes, which you can download below.
Click Here > to download a draft of the Convention Minutes
Click Here > to download a draft of the Convention Minutes
WORSHIP SERVICES / BIBLE HOURS
(audio and DVD coming soon)
Sunday Evening
Worship Service
"His Story is Unexpected"
President Joel Egge
Fergus Falls, MN
President Joel Egge
Fergus Falls, MN
Monday Morning
Bible Hour
"His Story: Why Hide It?"
Rev. Chris Priestaf
Mt. Bethel, PA
Rev. Chris Priestaf
Mt. Bethel, PA
Monday Evening
Worship Service
"His Story is Unique"
Dr. Eugene Boe
Fergus Falls, MN
Dr. Eugene Boe
Fergus Falls, MN
Tuesday Morning
Bible Hour
"John Chapter 3"
Rev. Adam Berge
Westby, WI
Rev. Adam Berge
Westby, WI
Tuesday Evening
Worship Service
"His Story is Unlimited"
Rev. Shawn Bowman
Jamestown, ND
Rev. Shawn Bowman
Jamestown, ND
Seminars (more will be added as they are availalbe)
The following are the seminars that were able to be recorded (video or audio).
We are posting them as they are ready. More will posted as they are available.
We are posting them as they are ready. More will posted as they are available.
Videos
Theologian Dr. Eugene Boe, LBS Academic Dean, shares the state of the North American mindset. How has the culture changed over the last few decades and what does that mean for Christianity today? Dr. Boe outlines what that means for sharing the Good News of Jesus today.
Go ye therefore and make disciples of all nations. You’ve heard of adopting a son or daughter, but a people group? Yes, there are people groups across the globe who have yet to hear the story of Jesus. Pastor Dave Foss, Bethel LC, Fergus Falls MN will facilitate discussion with representatives from churches that have taken part in adoption, the process, and the inherent blessing the church receives for accepting such a call.
Pastor Jim Erickson, Calvary Community Church, Fullerton, CA leads a panel of people from various churches throughout the CLB who will share with you methods they have developed to reach those around them. The diversity in race and ethnicity is a gift from the Lord. Learn how different churches are serving and sharing Jesus with the diversity in their midst.
Download Audio here
Facebook? Twitter? Blog? Come and explore various ways to use these social networks in your church and ministry. Pastor Ryan Nilsen, Praise Christian Fellowship, Barkhamsted, CT leads a panel of pastors who will share with you practical, creative, and easy ways they have used the internet to enhance their ministry.
Read > An article on F&F Blog about Social Media
Read > An article on F&F Blog about Social Media
Audio (MP3's)
Reaching Out To New Guests—How you can help First Time Guests become Regular Attenders and Members
What difference would it make in your church if more guests came back the following week and then decided to make your church their home? Church planter, Pastor Jeff Olsen, has put together a non-threatening strategy that helps guests to see their value and to experience the love of Jesus in a place they can call home.
Telling His Story Through Confirmation
Confirmation curriculum will be introduced and Pastor Bruce Stumbo, Bethel LBC, Grand Forks, ND will present updates made to the original ConfirmIT! confirmation curriculum. He will introduce “ConfirmIT!2” and a new one-year pre-confirmation curriculum titled, “FaithIT!” based on the Faith Alive Student Bible from Concordia Publishing. It takes students into the basics of law/gospel theology and prepares participants for confirmation curriculum.
Telling His Story To Women—The new look of Women’s Ministries
Join members of the Women’s Ministries team as they share how “His Story” is touching the lives of women in the church and community. Come and see the new look and wide ministry of the Women’s Ministries of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren. Experience the Good News in your own life, your church, and your community.
