The Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF) is an eight-week online course with a practical application project. It provides the research, tools, and customized training to meet the growing needs of leaders in religious communities and fundraisers of faith-based organizations. The focus of the ECRF is on the cultural, organizational, and philanthropic practices unique to religious institutions. These practices in turn enable donors motivated by spiritual and religious values to experience the joy of generous giving. https://lakeinstitute.org/education/executive-certificate-in-religious-fundraising/ecrf-schedule/elca-2026/

Compass Points Presents! Succession Planning for Directors and Board Members About this Online Offering The Compass Points Certificate Program is expanding to add three-hour workshops on various topics related to camp and retreat ministries. These online offerings will be facilitated by Compass Points faculty and guests. These workshops are not core course offerings for the certificate program, but are continuing education enrichment opportunities for seasoned leaders. Our first Compass Points Presents! workshop, “Succession Planning for Directors and Board Members,” will be led by Glenn Svetnicka. This session is designed to equip participants to plan for leadership transitions that honor the past, sustain...

Come join your fellow Program Directors and other program staff as we dig into what it means to be a Program Director at camp and unpack some of our unique challenges and joys! This weekend is centered around community, learning, and sharing! We will spend our days together digging into topics we decide on together, sharing resources, and exploring how we are navigating the ever changing world of programming at camp!

What makes our church camps so uniquely wonderful and sets us apart from other camping organizations is our firm foundation in our beliefs as Christians. This course will enable participants to deepen their knowledge and strengthen their understanding of our biblical and theological roots as the core value for all that we do in our outdoor ministry settings. http://www.compasspointsprogram.org/spring2026/

Brian Scheid, Property & Facilities Director at Bethel Horizons(WI) is developing a LOM Maintenance Consortium.   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbsz9ouN4TcRGLzOrR06maR6RMQB0o9vay8SqXnZe3asdCZw/viewform

Join ACA for a bimonthly conversation among others who serve campers with medical challenges and disabilities. We are here to inspire and educate each other. More Info

Rostered Ministers Gathering When The Rostered Ministers Gathering will begin on Monday, July 6 beginning with opening Worship at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. The gathering will conclude by noon Eastern time on Thursday, July 9. Where We will gather in beautiful Indianapolis, Indiana at the JW Marriot Indianapolis. Rooms, travel, and helpful info is provided below. Register Registration opens Friday, Jan. 9, at 10 a.m. Central time and closes Friday, June 5, at 11:59 p.m. Central time. More Info

If you didn’t see the email in June, the LOM Board of Directors has been working on the next set of strategic priorities. We plan to have some open house Zoom sessions on August 24th from 12:00-1:00pm CT (Zoom link: August 24 LOM Strategic Priority Open House) and on September 9 from 7:00-8:00pm CT (Zoom link: September 9 LOM Strategic Priority Open House) to share with those who are interested in learning more. Please join us if you’re able! Zoom link: August 24 LOM Strategic Priority Open House

The Maintenance Consortium brings together camp property and facilities staff from across Lutheran Outdoor Ministries for conversation, collaboration, and practical problem-solving. Participants share ideas, discuss maintenance challenges, exchange best practices, and learn from one another's experiences in caring for camp facilities and grounds. Whether you're responsible for buildings, equipment, utilities, or the overall upkeep of your camp, you're invited to join the discussion. Join the meeting: Maintenance Consortium #3

If you didn’t see the email in June, the LOM Board of Directors has been working on the next set of strategic priorities. We plan to have some open house Zoom sessions on August 24th from 12:00-1:00pm CT (Zoom link: August 24 LOM Strategic Priority Open House) and on September 9 from 7:00-8:00pm CT (Zoom link: September 9 LOM Strategic Priority Open House) to share with those who are interested in learning more. Please join us if you’re able! Zoom link: September 9 LOM Strategic Priority Open House

September 13: “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday. ELCA’s annual day of service

September 15: Total Inclusion! Leaders grant application deadline