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SUMMARY:2025 Center for Prayer & Renewal Retreat -- Special Topic: Spiritual Warfare
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for the 2025 Center for Prayer & Renewal (CP&R) Retreat! This event will take place Jan. 20-22 at Cannon Beach Conference Center: 289 N Spruce St.\, Cannon Beach\, OR 97110. You will experience spiritual development through prayer\, study\, prayer-centered worship\, fellowship… and time to enjoy the beach! This event is sponsored in part by LCEF. \nSpeaker: Dr. Robert Bennett\, author\nTopic: The demonic world and what our defenses and resources are\nSchedule: Because of this special topic\, the Emmaus and Koinonia groups will be combined for the 2025 retreat\nNOTE: Not mandatory\, but it is recommended that participants read Dr. Bennett’s book “Afraid: Demon Possession and Spiritual Warfare in America.” \nThis retreat is divided into two groups: Phase One for first-timers (aka Emmaus) and Phase Two for those returning (aka Koinonia). The two groups will be combined this year. \nAccommodations include a private room and bath\, and four meals. \nRegister here! Limited spots available. Questions? Email cpr@nowlcms.org. \nAbout Dr. Bennett: The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Bennett grew up in Michigan where he served as Pastor to Our Savior Lutheran Church of Benzonia and Trinity Lutheran Church and School of Reese\, Michigan. Dr. Bennett holds the degrees of B.A. from Concordia University\, Ann Arbor (Human Resource Management)\, M.Div. (Exegetical Studies)\, S.T.M (Exegetical Studies) and PhD (Missiology) from Concordia Theological Seminary\, Fort Wayne\, Indiana. His PhD research focused on the growth of the Lutheran Church of Madagascar (F.L.M.). Dr. Bennett’s research led to the publishing of his first book on titled\, “I Am Not Afraid: Demon Possession and Spiritual Warfare” and his later book\, “Afraid: Demon Possession and Spiritual Warfare in America.” Dr. Bennett is the Executive Director of Luther Academy and also serves Concordia Theological Seminary as an International Missions Specialist and visiting professor of missiology.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/2025-center-for-prayer-renewal-retreat/
LOCATION:Cannon Beach Conference Center\, 289 N Spruce St\,\, Cannon Beach\, Oregon\, 97110
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shirley Bentson":MAILTO:cpr@nowlcms.org
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SUMMARY:MAP Web Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the MAP Web Lunch! \nAll Map-West Coast participants and mentors are invited to a special online meeting on Tuesday\, Jan. 21\, from noon to 1:15 p.m. (PST). \nThis MAP Web Lunch will offer the chance to connect about ministry applied practice\, ask questions\, and encourage one another as leaders in West Coast congregations. District Presidents Mike Lange\, Mike Gibson\, Mike Von Behren\, and your West Coast District executives will be the hosts. Join us! \nLook for a Zoom link in your email prior to the meeting. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Elena if you have questions or need assistance.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/map-web-lunch/
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ORGANIZER;CN="PresOffice":MAILTO:presoffice@nowlcms.org
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SUMMARY:Best Practices in Transitional Interim Ministry
DESCRIPTION:“Preaching Through Ministry Transitions” \nAll parish pastors are invited to attend a 3-day retreat in California from Jan. 27-29 (previously provided only for transitional interim pastors)\, which is now known as Best Practices in Transitional Interim Ministry. It is held at a Catholic retreat center cradled in the scenic foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. \nThe theme this year is “Preaching Through Ministry Transitions.” Pastoral transitions are always challenging\, and this training will help both pastors and their congregations make healthy and informed decisions. This training will help prepare pastors with the facts about Transitional Interim Ministry. Besides\, who wouldn’t like to escape in January to a warm California retreat center? \nMore information about pricing and courses will be available soon. \nIf you have questions\, please contact David Reinke\, NOW District Transitional Interim Ministry Coordinator at 206-850-1540.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/best-practices-in-transitional-interim-ministry/
LOCATION:St. Anthony Retreat Center\, 43816 Sierra Dr\, Three Rivers\, CA\, 93271\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Reinke":MAILTO:davidereinke@aol.com
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