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LCMS Circuit Bible Studies 2009-2010
"The Pastor as Steward"
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1. FAITHFUL AND AFIRE CIRCUIT BIBLE STUDIES
With 2009-2010, we being the fourth year of Faithful and Afire Bible Studies. These studies are electronically published by the LCMS Praesidium and Council of Presidents in a desire to deepen the growth and harmony of pastors by the power of God's Word at work among them. The series is funded by a grant of $200 from each LCMS district.
This year's studies have the overall title, "The Pastor as Steward," and focus on topics relating to stewardship from a pastoral perspective.
Questions or comments relating to the Bible Studies should be directed to the general editor of the series, Rev. Dr. Dean Nadasdy, 4th Vice President of Synod: nadasdyd@woodburylutheran.org. These are the topics and authors for the Circuit Bible Studies for 2009-2010:
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Month |
Topic |
Focus |
Writers |
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September |
How Green Is Our God! |
God and pastors are preservationists. |
Dean Nadasdy |
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October |
Generous Giving |
Scriptural truths guide generous giving among Christians. |
Tom Ries |
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November |
Funding the Mission |
Motivating the funding of the church's mission is the Gospel of Jesus Christ |
David Buegler |
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December |
Stewards of the Mysteries |
Pastors are called to be stewards of the mysteries of God. |
Larry Harvala |
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January |
Making the Most of Time |
The Scriptures challenge us to make the most of our time, seeking a balance between work and rest. |
Bruce Frederickson |
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February |
Conserving Relationships |
Pastors by definition are relational and therefore responsible for maintaining and building strong relationships. |
Richard Marrs |
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March |
All Creatures Great and Small |
All life mattters to God - and all creatures great and small. |
Charles Arand |
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April |
To Our Good Health |
Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit valued by God and so to be cherished and cared for along the way of ministry. |
Ron Rall |
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May |
Gifts and Graces |
Pastors are called to equip the saints, helping God's people identify and use their gifts and talents in ministry. |
Mark Zehnder |
3. Circuit Winkel Bible Study Series - 2009-2010
These Faithful and Afire Bible studies are prepared for use at Circuit Winkels and are designed to provide continuing education for LCMS pastors; to foster open Word-based conversation on topics relating to pastoral ministry; and to encourage deeper understanding and unity among pastors.
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Click on a link below to access the Bible study you wish to download. |
Faithful & Afire Circuit Bible Study, September 2009 - "How Green Is Our God!" >> Leaders Guide >> >> Participants Guide >>
Faithful & Afire Circuit Bible Study, October 2009 - "Generous Giving"
>> Leaders Guide >> >> Participants Guide >>
Faithful & Afire Circuit Bible Study, November 2009 - "Funding the Mission"
>> Leaders Guide >> >> Participants Guide >>
Faithful & Afire Circuit Bible Study, December 2009 - "Stewards of the Mysteries" >> Leaders Guide >> >> Participants Guide >>
Faithful & Afire Circuit Bible Study, January 2010 - "Making the Most of Time"
>> Leaders Guide >> >> Participants Guide >>
Faithful & Afire Circuit Bible Study, February 2010 - "Conserving Relationships"
>> Leaders Guide >> >> Participants Guide >>
