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Gary Janetzke
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Lutheran schools superintendent assists congregations that are operating Lutheran schools with staffing, call lists, accreditation, visits, state and federal advocacy, research, consultation and professional growth for teachers.
- Early childhood education aids congregations start early childhood ministries and bring Christ to little children with consultation, materials conferences, pastoral enrichment and professional growth for teachers.
- Genesis is a resource to assist congregations in starting Lutheran elementary and secondary schools consisting of a one-day consultation and a feasibility study. Contact the District superintendent of schools for more information.
- Strengthening Schools and Congregations is a resource to assist congregations in strengthening and revitalizing Lutheran elementary schools that are experiencing problems, so that the mission of sharing the caring Christ can be more effectively accomplished. Trained consultants are available without cost. Application must be made through the District superintendent of schools.
- Staff development provides seminars and conferences for professional church workers.
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Outreach to Small Town, WI - Portage workshop Nov. 15
 The SWD outreach task force will offer a workshop at St. John, Portage, on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flyer
Many factors in the church necessitate building a network for leadership training and mission support for rural/small town congregations. In this one-day workshop, Dr. Ralph Geisler, director of the St. Paul Institute for Education ( spife.org) in Concordia, Mo., will prepare you for this mission field.
This workshop will begin with a continental breakfast at 8 a.m. in St. John’s gym. Lunch will be enjoyed at noon, and by 3:30 p.m. you will be ready to enter your mission field.
Pastor(s), lay leaders and evangelism board members of your congregation are encouraged to attend. There is a $20 registration fee for each person to cover expenses including a continental breakfast, lunch and materials. The flyer includes a registration form, or you may register online. We must limit registrations to 150, so please register early. Call Peg Raabe at the District office, (414) 464-8100 or (800) 793-3678, or e-mail raabe@swd.lcms.org if you have any questions.
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