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Upcoming Training Events
The Genesee-Finger Lakes Conference
intends to provide all six core courses to
fulfill deacon training requirements the fall
of every year. If this does not fit your
schedule you may want to see what other
conferences are offering. Please see the
synod website (www.upstatenysyond.org)
for information about what other
conferences are offering.
GeneseeFinger Lakes
Conference
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Registration deadline for all courses is
October 10.
Please bring $5 for lunch/supper for each
course you attend.
Please reply to:
The Rev. Jonathan Deibler, Pastor
St. John’s Lutheran Church
585 924-5192
email: stjohnsvictor@juno.com
Or return this form to:
St. John’s Lutheran Church
888 County Rd. 9
Victor, NY 14564
2013
Lay Theological
Education and
Deacon Training
Courses
Theological Education for the Laity
The Genessee-Finger Lakes Conference is
committed to providing for the ongoing
spiritual growth of everyone. This
includes providing opportunities for lay
people to deepen their faith through the
study of scriptures and church history.
The courses outlined in this brochure are
intended for any layperson interested in
deepening his or her faith and
understanding of God.
Deacon Program
A Congregational Deacon is one who,
after a designated period of training, is a
recognized leader within an intentional
ministry in a congregation under the
supervision of a pastor.
The pastor and the individual discuss that
person’s ministry within the congregation
and community, and the individual’s desire
to expand and deepen his/her commitment
to that ministry. Deacons are not selfselecting.
The training consists of six core courses
and 10 hours of continuing education per
year.
in this brochure or by taking courses
offered in other conferences.
Instructor: The Rev. Aileen Robbins
Pastor, Messiah, Greece
For more information please see the
Congregational Deacon Handbook.
Contact the Rev. Jonathan Deibler at 585
924-5192 if you need a copy.
October 20 – Interpretation/Preaching
Atonement Lutheran Church,
Rochester 2pm-7pm, supper included
Fall 2013 Schedule of Courses
October 12 - New Testament Overview
Incarnate Word Lutheran Church,
Rochester 10am-3pm, lunch included
An overview of the content, structure, and
history of the New Testament. Students
will learn models for interpretation that
can be applied throughout scripture.
Instructor: The Rev. Joanne Stewart
Pastor, Incarnate Word, Rochester
Discussions of interpretation, the use of
Scripture, teaching methods, and preaching
skills.
Instructor: The Rev. Justin Johnson,
Pastor, St. Timothy’s, Geneseo
October 26 – Corporate Worship
St. John’s Lutheran Church,
Victor 10am-3pm, lunch provided
Learn about the church year, worship, altar
care and Communion preparation,
assisting minister roles, spiritual formation
and private devotions.
Instructor: The Rev. Amy Walter-Peterson
October 13 – Deacon Skills
St. John’s Lutheran Church,
Victor 2pm-7pm, supper included
Orientation into answers of the questions
of what, who, why, where a deacon is and
how a deacon ministers; a review of the
deacon handbook and boundary awareness
training.
Typical areas of deacon service include
one of more of the following:
-assisting minister/liturgical leader
-preaching
-visitation
Instructor: The Rev. Jonathan Deibler
Pastor, St. John’s, Victor
Deacons may fulfill their training
requirements through the courses outlined
An overview of the content, structure, and
history of the Old Testament.
October 19 – Old Testament Overview
Atonement Lutheran Church,
Rochester 10am-3pm, lunch included
October 27 – Lutheran Identity
St. John’s Lutheran Church,
Victor 2pm-7pm, supper provided
A presentation of the historical
Reformation issues, the Lutheran
movement, and some of our particular
confessional the theological issues of
today.
Instructor: The Rev. Michele Fischer