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LLTI -- Lay Leadership Training Institute
Equipping Lay Leaders for Mission and Ministry
updated 4/1/08
 
Learn More About Our Programs
| Why | Deacon | DELTO | Lay Assistant | Course of Study | Program Design | Schedule |
| Program Costs and Support | Faculty | Location | Power Point Presentation | Brochure |
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For More Information
                                       
 
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Jim Lero, Director -- 785-207-5263
Marie Holt -- 1-800-357-4421 x 219
2007 Brochure PDF
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Lay Leadership Training Institute
Kansas District LCMS
1000 SW 10th Ave.
Topeka  KS  66604

Application
Fall 2007 PDF
2008 PDF
e-mail
Jim Lero, Director
jlero1@cox.net
Marie Holt
marie@)kslcms.org
 
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
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2008 Schedule
                                       
See location for more information.
 
2008
1/18-20 -- 2/15-17 -- 3/28-30 -- 4/18-20 -- 5/16-18 -- Graduation 5/18 3pm
 
                                       
 
 
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Why Become a Deacon and Lay Assistant
                                       
 
for those seeking
  • Enhanced growth in Christ
  • Greater significance in life
  • More opportunity for ministry
  • Deeper satisfaction in service
 
                                       
                                       
                                       
 
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Deacon
                                       
 
the program

The program is authorized by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and designed by the Kansas District Commission on Lay Ministry for service to district congregations.

prepares men

Preparing men to be "credentialed" to serve with Kansas District congregations in Word and Sacrament ministry under pastoral supervision.
fills
congregational
need for
  • Pastor and Educator Support
  • Lay Leadership Development
  • Mission & Ministry Expansioin
  • Pastoral Care
  • Lay Worship Leader
 
 
                                       
                                       
                                       
 
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Lay Assistant
                                       
 
the program

Designed by the Kansas District Commission on Lay Ministry to meet the needs of Kansas congregations and lay persons.

prepares men

Preparing lay men/women to be "credentialed" to serve with Kansas District congregations in a variety of support capacities under pastoral supervision.
fills
congregational
need for
  • Pastor and Educator Support
  • Lay Leadership Development
  • Mission & Ministry Expansion in:
    --Administration
    --Caring Ministry
    --Outreach
    --Stewardship
    --Education
    --Small Group Ministry
    --and more
 
 
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Course of Study
                                       
 
basic courses
  • Scripture Survey and Biblical Interpretation
  • Lutheran Worship - Liturgy and Preaching
  • The Lutheran Confessions
  • Lutheran Doctrine - Law and Gospel
  • Church History
  • Evangelism, Stewardship, Pastoral Care, Christian Education
support courses
  • Christ Care
  • Small Group Ministry
  • Pastoral CareMission
  • Church Leadership
 
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Faculty
                                       
 
faculty
  • Kansas District Pastors and Educators
  • Concordia University Professors, Seward, Nebraska
  • Seminary and Concordia University System Processors via CUENet
 
                                       
                                       
                                       
 
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Program Course Design
                                       
 
course design
  • The course is developed over a four-semester schedule
  • Each semester consists of five extended weekends--August, December, January, May
  • Each weekend begins Friday, 7:00pm and closes Sunday, 3:00pm
  • There is considerable reading for class preparation
 
                                       
                                       
                                       
 
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Location
                                       
 

locations
  • The Leadership Center at the Kansas District Lutheran Center 1000 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, K
 
                                       
                                       
                                       
 
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Deacon - Parish Assistants - DELTO
                                       
 
DELTO
The course work is designed to equip men for congregational ministry as Deacons, and both men and women for service as Lay Assistants. The course of study also qualifies as the first 2 years of Synod's 6-year DELTO Program (Distance Education Leading To Ordination).
 
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Program Costs and Support
                                       
 
costs and support
  • Full enrollment is $850 per semester. This covers all instructional costs, books and materials. Saturday lunch and dinner and Sunday lunch also included.
  • Congregational support and cost sharing is encouraged. Housing is not included.
  • Courses may be open to non-condidates on a space available basis.
  • Scholarship are available on a limited basis.
  • A "program" can be designed to meet your individual ministry goals, or those of your congregation.
 
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The Kansas District Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
1000 SW 10th Ave. - Topeka, KS 66604
785-357-4441 -- 1-800-357-4421 -- fax 785-357-5071