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Toolkits provide helpful resources for leaders in the field. There are no “silver bullets” to face complex challenges. Instead, what is required by leaders and ministry groups is the following:
- Dedication to meet and pray together consistently,
- Focus on listening to one another, and,
- Willingness to identify pathways forward together.
Toolkits are part of the solution for leaders doing their best work together. When used in the environment described above, toolkits provide direction and a common vision built on prayer and discussion.
Legacy Discussion Guide 1 Video: What is a Congregation and why are we here?
Legacy Discussion Guide 2 Video: Is Our Congregation Immortal?
Legacy Discussion Guide 3 Video: Understanding the Congregation Life Cycle
Legacy Discussion Guide 4 Video: Healthy Practices to Encourage Congregation Legacy
Legacy Discussion Guide 5 Video: Missio Dei
Legacy Discussion Guide 6 VIDEO: Marks of Congregational Decline
Legacy Discussion Guide 7 VIDEO: What Does It Mean to Leave a Legacy?
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Natural Church Development – NCD Coach
A trained NCD coach available to the Northwest District is Marjaana Kuivalainen (MK Organic Coaching). She offers both short-term and long-term coaching for churches in the NCD cycle. She also
Consultation to Clergy Info Sheet
Consultation to Clergy (CTC) overview. Updated 2023.
Leadership Coaching — Education Services
Leadership and Coaching for Education Services Coaching is available to anyone in a leadership position in our Northwest District Lutheran School ministries, whether leading a high school, elementary school, preschool,