Sectional Session A - National Symposium on Health and Hope 2008

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Sectional Session A

Friday, October 3, 2008 - 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

A1 - Health Ministry: A Program or a Way of Life?

Rev. Kirsten Peachey, Director, Congregational Health Partnerships
Advocate Health Care, Oakbrook, IL

This interactive workshop explores how to create health ministries that are not simply programs, but a practice of our faith. We will look at a broad understanding of health and wholeness, some unique strengths and practices of the church that support health, and at some tools and methods for working with health ministry teams on these ideas.

A2 - Staying Evergreen: How to Keep Yourself Alive in Your Parish at Least One More Year

Dr. Don Tubesing, Chair, Board of Directors, Ministry Mentors, Placitas, NM; Board of Directors, Wheat Ridge Ministries, Itasca, IL

How do you survive and even thrive in the leadership role? We preach about the blessings of health and wellness for all. Do we include ourselves on that list? Learn the challenges and solutions for creating a unique wellness program to address the world's most challenging profession - parish ministry.

A3 - Building a Community of Choice

Mr. Steve McCullough, President and CEO
Bethel New Life, Inc., Chicago, IL

Using asset building principles, this presentation will describe Bethel New Life's successful efforts to change a long-disadvantaged community. Located in Chicago, this ministry empowers individuals, strengthens families, and builds neighborhoods through community-driven, solution-oriented, and value-centered approaches.

A4 - A Disciple's Guide to Depression

Dr. Beverly Yahnke, Executive Director
DOXOLOGY: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel, Milwaukee, WI

Have you ever wanted to be able to care for someone who's hurting, depressed, deeply discouraged, even suicidal? Through engaging clinical help and psychological tools, learn how to detect and respond to signs and symptoms of brokenness. This session will shape the way you think about what it means to care for self and others in God's family. We'll also examine how to remain healthy as you support someone suffering with depression.

A5 - Radical Love: Urban Transformation through Gospel Action

Dr. Kole Knueppel, Superintendent
Hope Schools, Milwaukee, WI

Learn about principles and practices to inspire and transform children and families living in poverty through the activity of the Gospel. This session will focus primarily on issues related to education, but will discuss the broader implications of living the Gospel in our interaction with families who are battling through difficult circumstances.

A6 - Raising Resilient Children in the 21^st Century

Ms. Suzy Yehl Marta, Founder and President
Rainbows, Inc., Rolling Meadows, IL

Our children are being forced to live in a bewildering world ... one filled with unsafe technology, prime-time adult media, violence and war. Add to that the fact that over 70% of all parents work outside the home and our kids are exposed to a very grown-up world with limited life experience. We all play a role in helping children manage how they respond to the world around them. This session will share concrete skills on how to create a loving foundation for children so they may grow up with confidence and compassion.

A7 - Strengths, Stamina and Stewardship: A Formula for Increased Personal and Organizational Capacity

Dr. Charles Dull, Principal, The Dull Group, Sturgeon Bay, WI; Board of Directors, Wheat Ridge Ministries, Itasca, IL

Discover how recent findings in the science of stamina and resilience offer some straightforward behavioral interventions for leaders. Participants will learn how to increase the capacity of individuals, teams and whole systems to get things done while promoting wellness for themselves and their organizations.

A8 - Global Health Issues - Local Engagement - Global Impact: How Your Ministry Can Make a Difference

Rev. John Nunes, President and CEO
Lutheran World Relief, Baltimore, MD

Lutheran World Relief envisions a world in which each person and every generation lives in justice, dignity and peace. Discover ways to engage with important international projects to share Christ's love through your local ministry.

A9 - Less-Abled Late in Life: An Examination of Spiritual Interventions

Dr. David Moberg, Professor Emeritus
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

The implications of mass aging, and the physical and mental decline that frequently accompany this, generate complex ethical issues and often increase the awareness of spiritual needs. This session will provide an overview of research findings, as well as suggestions for dealing with the challenges of offering spiritual interventions when serving older adults.

A10 - The Church and Race: Our Brokenness Examined - Part I

Rev. Chuck Ruehle, Executive Co-Director
Crossroads Anti-Racism Organizing and Training, Matteson, IL

Ms. Anne Stewart, Organizer/Trainer
Crossroads Anti-Racism Organizing and Training, Matteson, IL

This two-session anti-racism workshop will provide the foundation for enduring solutions that lead to true racial justice and reconciliation. Participants will explore common language and definitions to understand the continuing issue of racism, work to understand that racism is not simply an issue of individual attitudes and actions, and explore effective approaches to dismantling racism within the church and society.