Leadership Support Committee

Mission Statement
The mission of the Leadership Support Committee is to strengthen the ministry of congregations and church-related agencies in Northwest Washington by providing professional leaders (paid or non-paid positions) with spiritual, emotional and professional support and encouragement, promoting improvement and excellence.

Professional leaders includes clergy, Associate in Ministry, and other trained leaders such as parish administrators, teachers, secretaries, parish nurses, youth and family workers and church musicians.

Current Members

Anita Proudfoot, chair, aproudfoot@lcsnw.org 
Rev. Walt Rice
Rev. Thom Wert
Rev. Jan Nesse, Assistant to the Bishop
Karen Dicken

Links

Text studies around the Synod

Health/Mental Health/Spirituality

ELCA Health http://archive.elca.org/health/
Board of Pensions http://www.elcabop.org
Wellness http://www.elcaforwellness.org
ELCA Spirituality http://www.elca.org/What-We-Believe.aspx
Spiritual Direction/Counsel/Education http://www.consultationtoclergy.com
Domestic Violence/Abuse http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org
Lutheran Counseling Network http://www.lutherancounselingnetwork.net

Education and Ministry

ELCA Ministry http://archive.elca.org/ministry/
Byberg Homeletic Workshop http://www.ewaidsynod.org/byberg
Candidacy and Vocation http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Vocation.aspx
Lutheran Education Network and Support http://www.lensnw.org
Theological Education http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Education/Theological-Education.aspx
Online courses http://archive.elca.org/select/
Online courses http://www.fishersnet.net

Families

Professional Resources and Support

Region 1 Staff Workers http://www.elcaregion1.org/lsa.htm
Youth Ministry Network http://www.ymnet.org
Youth Pastor support and resources http://www.youthpastor.com
Youth Service/Leadership Training  http://www.sallt.org
Association of Lutheran Church Musicians http://www.alcm.org
American Guild of Organists http://www.agohq.org
National Association of Church Musicians http://www.nacmhq.org
Legal, Tax and Risk Management Resources http://www.churchlawtoday.com