# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2001_S27 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 26 SYNODICAL REPORTS * Number of persons identified and selected for training 187 ¢ Number who have completed the training 141 ¢ Number serving as principals (as of 2/01/01) 39 Goal: Identify, equip, and nurture potential administrative lead- ers for Lutheran high schools. Results: * Number of persons identified and selected for training 60 * Number who have completed the training 45 * Number serving as administrators (as of 2/01/01) 22 Goal: Encourage and assist congregations to begin elementary and secondary schools. Results: * Number of Initial Consultations 201 ¢ Number of Completed Feasibility Studies 147 ¢ Number of new schools opened since 1997 49 26 ($77,500) Goal: Promote and encourage excellence in Lutheran schools. Results: ¢ 16 Lutheran high schools received the Christus Award for quality initiatives. ¢ 465 Lutheran schools are accredited by National Lutheran School Accreditation. ¢ 3 Lutheran elementary school principals were identified as Na- tional Distinguished Principals. ¢ Number of congregations receiving grants Goal: Share the Gospel in our schools so that more children and their families know Jesus Christ as Savior of all. Results: ¢ In the last three years 10,63] children who were attending a Lutheran school have been baptized. ¢ In the Jast three years 16,591 parents of children attending a Lutheran school were baptized/confirmed. Relationship to Synod Objectives: The above contribute to syn- odical objectives 2, 3, and 5 (Handbook, pp. 9-10). Some Future Goals (Hoped-for Outcomes) ¢ Resource Districts to resource schools. ¢ To affirm and support Lutheran educators personally and profes- sionally. ¢ Foster a passion for discipleship and servanthood. * Promote the dynamic Christ-centered ministry of Lutheran schools. ¢ Encourage and support leadership development. Stewardship Ministry coordinates a program of education and nurture in biblical stewardship with Districts for their congrega- tions, developing resources to help Christians manage God’s gifts. Some Significant Accomplishments * Assembled authors and editors for a major revision of The Con- gregational Stewardship Workbook 2000. «Increased frequency of District visits to build working relation- ships and growth in mutual stewardship. * Refined the Stewardship Web site to make it more usable for vis- itors. ¢ Developed the StewardCAST electronic network to deliver up- to-date stewardship ideas, resources, and approaches to over 1,600 subscribers. ¢ Introduced a new StewardLife Web site to promote whole-life stewardship to a new generation. ¢ Assisted in the development of the Mission and Ministry Elec- tronic Catalog. Some Significant Resources * Completed The Congregational Stewardship Workbook 2000. 2001 Convention Workbook * Revised the 3-year Back to Basics in Stewardship series, adding videos. ¢ Expanded the StewardCAST e-mail network to include over 1,600 subscribers. ¢ Developed, in cooperation with ELCA leaders, Hispanic Stew- ardship resources. * Developed the Stewardship Web Site, a user-friendly resource for congregational leaders looking for help. Relationship to Synod Objectives: The above contribute to syn- odical objectives 2, 4, and 6 (Handbook, pp. 9-10). Some Future Goals (Hoped-for Outcomes) * Promote the distribution and use of the new Congregational Stew- ardship Workbook 2000 in congregations. * Promote the distribution, study, and use of Biblical Stewardship Principles. ¢ Increase frequency of District visits to build stronger working re- Jationships, identify needed stewardship resources, and provide mutual encouragement. ¢ Provide the best possible support for District executives to in- crease their effectiveness in serving congregations. ¢ Identify and share stewardship trends that impact Districts and congregations. Youth Ministry works in partnership with Districts to support and assist congregations in impacting youth and adults with a vi- sion of hope, celebration, and service in the name of Jesus Christ. Some Significant Accomplishments Goal: Leadership Development through events and resources for church professionals, Jay adult volunteers, and teens. * Annual youth workers conferences reached 65! church profes- sionals. *Two CLYC volunteer conferences (Congregating of Lutheran Youth Counselors) reached 570 adults. * Celebrated the 20th anniversary of Lutheran Youth Fellowship (LYF) in 2000. ¢ Annual Council of LYF Representatives from all 35 Districts trained 258 youth and 77 adults to lead LYF Leadership Initia- tive workshops. « LYF Leadership Initiative workshops in District. circuit, and con- gregational events trained 3,558 youth and adults. Goal: National Youth Gatherings where high school youth and their adult leaders gather at national events. * “Called to Be” in Atlanta, Georgia, reached 30,000 youth and adults (3,000 volunteers). ¢ “Higher Ground,” New Orleans, Louisiana, 2001, anticipates 35,000 total attendance. * David Weidner, National Gathering Director, received the Certi- fied Meeting Professional designation from the Convention Liai- son Council. Goal: Resources and products are developed or reviewed for Districts, congregations, and youth ministry leaders in cooperation with Concordia Publishing House. * Youth Ministry and CPH signed a letter of agreement regarding production of materials and resources. Goal: Servant events to provide young people and adults op- portunities to grow in a Christlike style of servanthood. ¢ Over three years, 5,549 youth and adult servants participated in servant events sponsored by Districts, agencies, congregations, and outdoor ministry sites. ¢ More than 5,000 youth and adults participated in over 100 ser- vant events offered at the 1998 Youth Gathering. Goal: Youth Ministry Network to exchange ideas and resources among national, District, and congregational leadership.