Program

We are Stewards of the Kingdom.  And just which kingdom would that be? Church leaders need information and experiential training in sound stewardship understanding and principles for themselves and tools to re-create this with their parishioners. Too often we try and avoid the subject of stewardship and money. This annual lecture series will provide practical and contextual in-depth learning opportunities in an interactive format, exploring a number of stewardship-themed topics and issues with one of the top professionals in the field.

Presenter

Dr. Mark Allan Powell 

Church leaders, both clergy and laity, need information about financial fitness for themselves and the tools to recreate this with their parishioners.  Too often we try and avoid the subject of stewardship and money.  This year’s lecture series welcomes Mark Allan Powell, the Robert and Phyllis Leatherman Professor of New Testament at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, as he presents contemporary and new practical skills for church leaders. He has authored over two dozen publications including Giving to God: The Good News of Biblical Stewardship.

Powell offers a “No-Gimmicks” approach to stewardship that:

-       focuses on more than just “how to get
        people’s money”

-       moves beyond the rhetoric of “more, more, more!”

-       replaces guilt with gratitude

-       inculcates the spiritual fruit of generosity

-       recaptures the offering as an act of worship

-       transforms duty into delight

Words from last year’s participants...

“Good suggestions for spiritual growth.”

“This prompts me to revisit my own giving attitudes.”

“I wish I had brought my whole stewardship committee.”

“This helped me to look again at my own understanding of stewardship.”

“The time for sharing was appreciated.  We always learn through others’ experiences.” 

Schedule    

Registration

We make every effort to keep the cost of seminars at a minimum.  Charges for this year's event will be $40 per person, or $90 per congregational team (up to 3 individuals). Meals and all break refreshments are included. For larger group rates, please contact LifeLong Learners 

Click here to register online or Print out the registration form and snail mail to address listed at bottom of form, or email your registration information directly to LifeLongLearners@WartburgSeminary.edu  You may either snail mail payment or pay at the registration table before the event begins.

Accommodations

There is limited on-campus housing available in Mendota at a rate of $45 per room. Call the Wartburg Seminary front desk to check availability and make reservations at 563.589.0200.

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the following hotels for April 16 - 17, 2010. Please make your own arrangements and note rooms will be released after March 16, 2010.

BEST WESTERN – MIDWAY  3100 Dodge Street
Telephone: 563-557-8000
          1-800-336-4392
Number of rooms available: 5 w/2 queen beds, 5 w/king beds
Cost: $69.00 plus tax*
Release Date: March 16, 2010
Restaurant, Pool, Courtesy Van
Mention “Wartburg Gronlund” to receive special rate

FAIRFIELD OF DUBUQUE  3400 Dodge Street
Telephone: 563-588-2349 (do not use 800 number)
Number of rooms available: 5 w/2 queen beds
Cost: $77.00 plus tax*
Release Date: March 16, 2010       
Pool & Continental Breakfast
Mention “Wartburg Gronlund” to receive special rate

HEARTLAND INN – WEST  4025 McDonald Drive
Telephone: 563-582-3752
          1-800-334-3277 ext 12
Number of rooms available: 5 rooms
Cost: $55.00 plus tax*
Release Date: March 16, 2010
Continental Breakfast & Pool
Mention “Wartburg Gronlund” to receive special rate

HOTEL JULIEN DUBUQUE  200 Main Street
Telephone: 563-556-4200
Number of rooms available:  5 w/2 queen beds, 5 w/king beds
Cost: $99.00 plus tax*
Release Date: March 16, 2010
Courtesy Van, Restaurant & Pool
Mention “Wartburg Gronlund” to receive special rate

*Tax should be approximately 12%

Additional Information

Dr. Robert B. Gronlund (1926-2007), a decorated World War II veteran by the age of 19, forged a life of service, faithfulness, professionalism and hope. His deep faith and commitment to both family and work was compelling. Bob served as pastor of a Lutheran Congregation in Newport Beach, CA, a campus pastor, Assistant to the President of California Lutheran College, Executive Director for the American Lutheran Church Foundation, VP of Development & Public Relations at Capital University and the University of Tampa, and President of Northwood University, West Palm Beach, FL. He then founded Gronlund, Sayther, Brunkow in 1976, an organization providing ethical, professional and customized service directed at helping clients build productive and continuing development programs.

Contact the LifeLong Learners office for additional information   LifeLongLearners@WartburgSeminary.edu