QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Pastors, LPAs and all interested lay persons are invited to attend this NRIT training led by Jackie Gittins, Director of Voices of Hope.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer – the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR or the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help. The more people trained in QPR, the more lives that can be saved.
You will learn to:
- Recognize the warning signs of suicide
- Know how to offer hope
- Know how to get help and save a life
Monday, April 23 - 1pm to 4:30 pm at New Hope Lutheran in Great Falls
Thursday April 26 - 1pm to 4:30 pm at First Lutheran in Glasgow
$35 for clergy
$25 for LPA
$5 for lay
Register Here
3.5 Contact hours of continuing education.
Suicide and Spirituality:
Bereavement, Support and Prevention
A suicide prevention workshop taught by Dr. Ken Mottram, Manager of Spiritual Care at Bozeman Health.
Thursday, May 10 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Hope Lutheran in Bozeman, MT
$5 covers cost of book and snacks
In order to insure you receive a book and to help the church prepare, please call Hope Lutheran to register: 406-586-5572
Digital Class: Download onto your computer or stream online at anytime:
St. Paul: From Saul of Tarsus to the Apostle of the Lutheran Reformation
Dr. James Aageson, Professor Emeritus of Religion at Concordia College, Moorhead
Apart from Jesus, Paul is arguably the most important figure in the history of Christianity. Paul and his legacy have continually shaped, fed, and challenged the church from the first century to the twenty first. Paul’s letters form the theological heart of much of the New Testament, and along with the memory of his ministry they have continued to be read, preached, theologically interpreted, and applied to contemporary ethical issues. Notably, Luther himself found deep personal solace and profound theological insight in reading Paul’s letters. As we pause to remember the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation, it is fitting that we revisit Paul and the way he has come to be interpreted and reinterpreted over the decades and centuries. This course will focus on Saul of Tarsus, Paul the Jew and follower of Christ, Paul the revered figure of the second century church, and Paul the apostle of the Lutheran Reformation. By looking at these significant stages in Paul’s journey through the life of the church, we will gain renewed understanding and appreciation for the way Paul has been interpreted in the past and continues to be reinterpreted today.
$75 for clergy
$50 for New to Ministry, LPA, retired pastors
4 Contact hours of continuing education.
*Contact NRIT at j.kunka@nrit.org after you have watched the class to receive a certificate of participation for 4 contact hours.
Register Here
St. Paul: From Saul of Tarsus to the Apostle of the Lutheran Reformation
Dr. James Aageson, Professor Emeritus of Religion at Concordia College, Moorhead
Apart from Jesus, Paul is arguably the most important figure in the history of Christianity. Paul and his legacy have continually shaped, fed, and challenged the church from the first century to the twenty first. Paul’s letters form the theological heart of much of the New Testament, and along with the memory of his ministry they have continued to be read, preached, theologically interpreted, and applied to contemporary ethical issues. Notably, Luther himself found deep personal solace and profound theological insight in reading Paul’s letters. As we pause to remember the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation, it is fitting that we revisit Paul and the way he has come to be interpreted and reinterpreted over the decades and centuries. This course will focus on Saul of Tarsus, Paul the Jew and follower of Christ, Paul the revered figure of the second century church, and Paul the apostle of the Lutheran Reformation. By looking at these significant stages in Paul’s journey through the life of the church, we will gain renewed understanding and appreciation for the way Paul has been interpreted in the past and continues to be reinterpreted today.
$75 for clergy
$50 for New to Ministry, LPA, retired pastors
4 Contact hours of continuing education.
*Contact NRIT at j.kunka@nrit.org after you have watched the class to receive a certificate of participation for 4 contact hours.
Register Here
Adult Education at Flathead Bible Camp
April 15-17, 2018 Adult Spirituality Retreat with Dr. Mark Allen Powell - Trinity Seminary
(8 contact hours)
June 1-3, 2018 Women's Retreat speaker with Dr. Courtney Wilder - Midland College
August 5-15, 2018- Trip to Germany with Dr. Hans Wiersma - Augsburg college
(36 contact hours)
Contact kyle@flbc.net for more information
April 15-17, 2018 Adult Spirituality Retreat with Dr. Mark Allen Powell - Trinity Seminary
(8 contact hours)
June 1-3, 2018 Women's Retreat speaker with Dr. Courtney Wilder - Midland College
August 5-15, 2018- Trip to Germany with Dr. Hans Wiersma - Augsburg college
(36 contact hours)
Contact kyle@flbc.net for more information
Community Clergy Training Program: Ministering to Military Veterans
A free event, sponsored by the VA
Led by Pastor Ken DuVall
Many returning Veterans living in rural areas know little about VA facilities, and are likely to search for assistance first among people they know. Veterans in rural communities often seek help from rural clergy. However, many members of the clergy have limited understanding of the essential issues common to returning warriors. If rural clergy can be helped with a better understanding of the health issues and readjustment difficulties of returning Veterans and assist them in seeking help sooner, Veterans and their families will be better served.
All are welcome, please invite clergy colleagues and other church leaders to join the training.
April 17th 9am to 3pm
Zion Lutheran in Glendive
5 Contact Hours Available
Call Zion Lutheran at 377-3369 to register.
A free event, sponsored by the VA
Led by Pastor Ken DuVall
Many returning Veterans living in rural areas know little about VA facilities, and are likely to search for assistance first among people they know. Veterans in rural communities often seek help from rural clergy. However, many members of the clergy have limited understanding of the essential issues common to returning warriors. If rural clergy can be helped with a better understanding of the health issues and readjustment difficulties of returning Veterans and assist them in seeking help sooner, Veterans and their families will be better served.
All are welcome, please invite clergy colleagues and other church leaders to join the training.
April 17th 9am to 3pm
Zion Lutheran in Glendive
5 Contact Hours Available
Call Zion Lutheran at 377-3369 to register.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE COMING YEAR
Hearts - Hands - Voices
Workshop for Church Musicians
June 16 in Glendive, MT
October 13 in Missoula, MT
Taught by Mr. Todd Trimble and Pr. Julie Long
For more information or to register go to alcm.org/2018-events or phone 800-624-2525
Sponsored by Association of Lutheran Church Musicians
Workshop for Church Musicians
June 16 in Glendive, MT
October 13 in Missoula, MT
Taught by Mr. Todd Trimble and Pr. Julie Long
For more information or to register go to alcm.org/2018-events or phone 800-624-2525
Sponsored by Association of Lutheran Church Musicians
Faith, Science and Climate Action Conference 2018
Friday and Saturday, October 12 and 13, 2018
Bozeman, MT - Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture
The Montana Faith and Environment Coalition will sponsor this conference to empower faith and science oriented individuals and communities to act collaboratively on climate change and environmental justice issues.
Find out more at: facebook.com/fscaconference or fscaconference.org
Friday and Saturday, October 12 and 13, 2018
Bozeman, MT - Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture
The Montana Faith and Environment Coalition will sponsor this conference to empower faith and science oriented individuals and communities to act collaboratively on climate change and environmental justice issues.
Find out more at: facebook.com/fscaconference or fscaconference.org
If you are interested in hosting: Community Clergy Training Program
sponsored by the VA
Contact Pastor Ken DuVall (406-459-2298)
Many returning Veterans living in rural areas know little about VA facilities, and are likely to search for assistance first among people they know. Since most small, rural communities have houses of worship, Veterans in rural communities often seek help from rural clergy. Research indicates that stigma regarding mental health is significant in rural America and often inhibits Veterans in seeking care. However, may feel that seeking help in rural faith communities will have less negative impact on their reputation within their community and on their military careers. Many are less resistant to seeing a clergy person than a mental health professional. However, many members of the clergy have limited understanding of the essential issues common to returning warriors. If rural clergy can be helped with a better understanding of the health issues and readjustment difficulties of returning Veterans, and assist them in seeking help sooner, Veterans and their families will be better served. Clergy organizations, faith-based congregations, National Guard and Reserve chaplains, and Veteran Service Organization chaplains all express a strong interest in learning how to increase effectiveness in meeting the needs of returning Veterans. Additionally, these organizations offer a rich potential for cooperative action leading to a new foundation for community-based Veteran services. Providing essential, accurate learning for these groups and collaborating with community partnerships to that end is the focus of this training.
Pr. DuVall simply requests use of a venue in a community (church fellowship halls work); The class runs from 9am – 3pm showing two modules + lunch. No cost to clergy participants except travel to venue and time spent at the event.
5 Contact Hours Available
sponsored by the VA
Contact Pastor Ken DuVall (406-459-2298)
Many returning Veterans living in rural areas know little about VA facilities, and are likely to search for assistance first among people they know. Since most small, rural communities have houses of worship, Veterans in rural communities often seek help from rural clergy. Research indicates that stigma regarding mental health is significant in rural America and often inhibits Veterans in seeking care. However, may feel that seeking help in rural faith communities will have less negative impact on their reputation within their community and on their military careers. Many are less resistant to seeing a clergy person than a mental health professional. However, many members of the clergy have limited understanding of the essential issues common to returning warriors. If rural clergy can be helped with a better understanding of the health issues and readjustment difficulties of returning Veterans, and assist them in seeking help sooner, Veterans and their families will be better served. Clergy organizations, faith-based congregations, National Guard and Reserve chaplains, and Veteran Service Organization chaplains all express a strong interest in learning how to increase effectiveness in meeting the needs of returning Veterans. Additionally, these organizations offer a rich potential for cooperative action leading to a new foundation for community-based Veteran services. Providing essential, accurate learning for these groups and collaborating with community partnerships to that end is the focus of this training.
Pr. DuVall simply requests use of a venue in a community (church fellowship halls work); The class runs from 9am – 3pm showing two modules + lunch. No cost to clergy participants except travel to venue and time spent at the event.
5 Contact Hours Available
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NRIT exists to provide and promote lifelong learning for the people of the Montana Synod (and their neighbors) , for the purpose of equipping them in their lives of ministry.
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NRIT exists to provide and promote lifelong learning for the people of the Montana Synod (and their neighbors) , for the purpose of equipping them in their lives of ministry.
For more information about NRIT click here.
