Monkey Business

That's what Martin Luther called the rite of confirmation. Join us for this First Third Dialogue to explore deep and adaptive change in our churches around confirmation.

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WHat about their church?

How does the church remain faithful, while also being open and imaginative? See videos and resources from the seventh annual Consultation on the Missional Church, Nov. 4-5.

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You are not alone…

Your congregation is an essential part of our ongoing Exemplary Youth Ministry (EYM) work. We can provide coaching, assessment and webinars.

Next Webinar is Dec. 13th

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Stewardship and youth

The Center for First Third Ministry is shining
a light on young people and stewardship.

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Monkey Business: A First third dialogue on the confirmation process

"Monkey Business." That's what Martin Luther called the rite of confirmation. Join us for this First Third Dialogue to explore deep and adaptive change in our churches in confirmation prepartation and the rite iteself.

Feb. 27-29, 2012, at Luther Seminary.

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Wrap-Up of Missional Church consultation by Terri Elton

Ministry with those in the First Third of Life and thinking about church missionally…two big, complex ideas which have captured the attention of many church leaders these days.  Two days in November gathered such leaders, initiated a particular conversation and revealed possibilities of what an extended dialogue might entail.

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Review of Missional Church Consultation Posts

A Faithful Future: A Conversation about the Missional Church & the First Third of Life

The Seventh Annual Consultation on the Missional Church was held Nov. 4-5, 2011.

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Review of Missional Church Consultation posts

A Faithful Future: A Conversation about the missional church and the first third of life

The Seventh Annual Consultation on the Missional Church, held Nov. 4-5, 2011

  • Preview Video : Dr. Terri Elton discusses the Missional Church and the First Third of Life

"Cultivating a Consequential Faith in a Consumer-Driven World: From Object to Subject to Agent" by Dr. Terri Elton

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