Southeast Michigan Synod • ELCA

Rise Up! Bear Burdens. Build Bridges. Break Chains. Bring Hope!

Welcome to YouTube Channel 101

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Paul Schmidt, Presenter Learn the YouTube basics of video file formats to upload; upload procedures and what is important to have and/or think about; strategies and tactics of titles and descriptions; proper thumbnail tools; playlists, end screens and cards ... maybe more! Who should attend? Anyone with questions about setting up YouTube Channels for church […]

Peer-to-Peer Ministry

Prince of Peace/Ida 1920 Lewis Ave, Ida, MI, United States

Pastor Aaron Werner, Presenter Peer-to-Peer Ministry creates safe places to find support and a training ground where young people learn to welcome, listen to, and accompany their peers. Our young people have a great deal of pressure placed on them. Levels of anxiety and depression are rising. My colleagues and I have worked with thousands […]

Updating your Congregation Constitution

St. James Lutheran Church 170 McMillan Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, United States

George Watson, Presenter Is your Constitution out of date? Why does it matter? Does it accurately reflect your current Council and Committee structure? Do you want to find out the easiest way to amend your Constitution? Join us to learn the answers to these and other questions. All congregations should update their Constitution in response […]

Financial Best Practices

Beautiful Savior/Bloomfield Hills 5631 N. Adams Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States

Presenter: Pastor Niklaus Schillack One of the top three reasons people give to nonprofits in the United States is trust in the organization’s responsible financial management. Do you have basic practices in place to give donors this confidence? This lab examines three areas a congregational leader can improve with bitesize steps: 1) Council Policies and […]

Declaring Nursing Homes a Mission Field

St John/Farmington Hills 23225 Gill Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, United States

Presenter: Pastor Mark Fisher Currently national estimates suggest that over 1,500,000 people reside in nursing homes each day with well over 50% rarely receiving visits. Pr. Mark Fisher and his congregation have begun to address the needs in their community by establishing a visitation ministry that includes visiting individuals each month. If you are interested […]