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THE CONGREGATIONS WE SERVE ARE EXPERIENCING:

  • Consistent engagement with the Scriptures that shapes an everyday faith and brings clarity on God’s purpose for them in the community.
  • Unity in a vision that the whole congregation has contributed to and prayerfully discerned.
  • New leaders utilizing their giftings, serving outside of their comfort zone, and love the least of these.
  • Growth in generosity with people, finances, and facilities, remembering God is a God of abundance.
  • Joy in engaging new and younger people connecting more individuals to a life of faith, evidence in increased baptisms.

“The Ohio District LCMS brought FiveTwo on board to lead a series of four regional congregational summits. The summits were the key district initiative for this triennium, so it was important to work with an organization with a proven track record for these gatherings.

FiveTwo met and exceeded our expectations. The summits were designed to help congregations that were stuck after the pandemic move forward in mission and ministry. Bill Woolsey helped churches understand their current health, gain insights about the current culture, and put together next steps for ministry. In the weeks after the summits we already have congregations more actively engaging in mission and ministry.”

Rev. Dr. Kevin Wilson
President - Ohio District LCMS

“Our congregation is kind of stuck in some old patterns that are not very good. Trying to navigate through all the stuff of the last three years has been challenging enough. How does the church work together to engage its community in a more powerful way for the gospel of Jesus? During the Re-Imagine Your Future Summit, we had many ideas that popped up, congregations that we could reach out to for ideas of being more effective, streamlining labor, and being more effective in bringing the good news of Jesus to people.”

Paul Frerichs
Redeemer Luther, Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING…
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The day was an explosion of ideas! So many churches participated and we found out we are not alone in our struggles.”
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And we were given great ideas to move forward.
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Knowing we are not alone in our situation and that we have options left me feeling hopeful.
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The Summit helped me understand the health of our church. The fellowship, collaboration, and brainstorming gave us great ideas and information to share between churches.
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I loved the opportunity to discuss ideas with our own leaders while also hearing from other churches.

Bring Your Team!

To get the most out of your Summit experience, you’ll want to bring a team of 3 or more. We recommend that team includes at least two lay leaders. We know involving your lay leaders in vision casting and planning for the future creates buy-in and excitement amongst your people and will combat volunteer burnout!

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