2009 NEW ENGLAND SYNOD BISHOP'S CONVOCATION

Extravagant Giving:

The Bible’s Good News about Living a Generous Life

Presenter: Mark Allan Powell, Robert and Phyllis Leatherman Professor of New Testament Studies
at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio, and author of more than 25 books and 100 published articles on theology and the Bible.

Monday – Wednesday, Oct. 19-21, 2009

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lincoln Square, Worcester, Mass.

Sponsored by the Continuing Theological Education Team of the New England Synod, ELCA, as a time of refreshment and renewal for all rostered leaders (clergy, associates in ministry, deaconesses and diaconal ministers).

Powell videos: View videos of Mark Allan Powell’s three presentations at: http://vimeo.com/channels/nesynod. You can view, download, embed the videos on your own church sites or share them on social networking sites.

Offering: $1,152 for Bishop's Discretionary Fund

Click HERE for five-minute sermon Oct. 20 by Bishop Margaret G. Payne

Click HERE for the printable 2009 registration form

Click HERE for the 2009 convocation schedule

Click HERE for fascinating facts (bio), book list, and quotes from Dr. Powell

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Click here for the 2006 Bishop’s Fall Convocation