Educational Event and IMA Annual Gathering
Our First Annual Gathering of IMA featured the Rev. Tracie Bartholomew who engaged all participants in a reflection on the changing needs of the ELCA and Interim Ministry. Bishop Bartholomew shared four observations
1) Our congregations are becoming healthier and larger as well as smaller and more fragile.
2) Focusing on Spiritual Processes is essential.
3) Establishing culture of innovation and experimentation is needed.
4) Honest Assessment is also important in making the differnce between growing stronger or more fragile.
If You Would Like to Listen to Presentation
If you would like to hear Bishop Bartholomew's presentation you can request a link by sending a request to info@imaelca.org.
Future Events and Gatherings in 2022
Watch for more information about upcoming events and our 2022 IMA Gathering. We are seeking to identify innovative ministries that are effectively navigating in this time. We would like to put a panel together of these innovative leaders where we can engage them on those ministries and how we can prepare congregations for new and innovative approaches. Watch for more information soon and a date.