Upcoming Events and Webinars
NEW! Christian Minimalism with Becca Ehrlich
- Date: Monday, October 10, 2022
- Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m. Central Time
- Location: Zoom – Register Here! (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
Living an abundant, or full, life is what Jesus wants for us. And that full life includes spending our time and energy and resources on that which matters most. As Christians, we are called to be counter-cultural and strive to be minimalists in a consumer society—because we know that our life’s meaning is not wrapped up in material things. Minimalism helps cut through the clutter and the busy-ness to refocus us on our Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit– and the aspects of life that truly matter.
NEW! Spend Less (and even Save Money!) When Everything Costs More (An LSS offering)
- Date: Monday, November 14, 2022
- Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Central Time
- Location: Zoom – Register here! (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
A deep breath, a measure of flexibility, and a commitment to approach the world of rapidly changing finances with a calm spirit will help you navigate the ever-changing world of finances in this post-pandemic world. Bring your questions and worries. You will learn strategies and practices to help you in this ever-changing world with Kim Miller, Lutheran Social Services, Certified Financial Counselor.
Student Favorite! Salary and Benefits Negotiation Webinar
- Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
- Time: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Central Time
- Location: Zoom – Register here! (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
How do you discuss salary and benefits when you have a job offer? The goal of this offering is to give students looking ahead to a career in Christian Public Leadership the tools they need to respectfully discuss and negotiate their salary and benefits. This webinar will also touch on the challenges some Christian Public Leaders may face when negotiating because of their gender identity, race, sexuality, or any other identity they hold.
There are two distinct parts to this webinar – one for all leaders and one geared specifically for pastors and deacons.
NEW! Clergy Taxes Crash Course
- Date: Monday, March 13, 2023
- 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Central Time OR 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. Central Time (Choose the time that works best for you.)
- Location: Zoom – 9:30 a.m session – Register here. 6:30 p.m. session – Register here. (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
Base Salary? Housing allowance? Deductions? Defined Compensation? Reimbursement Plans? Qualifying Expenses? Taxable and Non-Taxable Income? Professional Expenses? WHAT IS ALL THIS??? Come for one hour, and we will define all these terms for you, answer questions, and point you to additional support as you need it.
NEW! Couples and Money: Breaking the Ice – How to Have an Effective Money Conversation with Your Partner with Grace Pomroy
- Date: Monday, April 17, 2023
- Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Central Time
- Location: Zoom – Register Here! (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
Want to improve your relationship with money and deepen your intimacy with your partner? Is getting your partner to talk about money a bit of a struggle due to financial anxiety or lack of engagement? Join Grace Pomroy, financial educator, and love & money guru, for some real talk about money and relationships. She’ll share the money date recipe that transformed her marriage and proven tips for engaging a financially anxious or disengaged partner. Join with your partner, or come by yourself, to hear an inspiring story and gain practical tips to help you reconnect with your partner and enhance your financial well-being as a couple.
Previous 2021-2022 offerings
ELCA Portico Benefits Introduction
Portico has provided a six-minute video introducing their benefits as well as a Portico Basic Benefits flyer
with a high-level overview of the benefits package you might receive during your first call.
Financial Anxiety? This March 21 Webinar is FREE and for YOU!
Monday, March 21
Watch the video recording from March 21 workshop.
How someone rates their financial situation, in most cases, has less to do with their financial situation and more with their emotional relationship with money. Financial anxiety is a part of this. The Stewardship Leaders Program will be exploring this topic with financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin who specializes in the area of financial anxiety.
Clergy Tax Workshop Series
Workshop 1: First Call Basics
March 12, 2022
Watch the video recording from the March 12 workshop.
Download the PPT slide deck from the March 12 workshop.
- Define clergy employment status
- Top 10 questions you should ask
- Building your salary package
- Salary package examples
Workshop 2: Clergy Housing 101
May 2, 2022
Watch the video recording from the May 2 workshop
Download the PPT slide deck from the May 2 workshop
- Who qualifies
- Parsonage allowance
- Housing allowance
- How to designate
- Qualifying expenses
Workshop 3:Clergy Income/Deductions
May 9, 2022
Watch the video recording from the May 9 workshop
Download the PPT slide deck from the May 9 workshop
- Taxable income
- Nontaxable income
- Accountable reimbursement plan
- Nonaccountable reimbursement plan
- Qualifying ministry expenses
Workshop 4: Special Tax Filing Requirements for Clergy
May 16, 2022
Watch the video recording from the May 16 workshop
Download the PPT slide deck from the May 16 workshop
- Filing requirements
- Understanding your W2 form
- Religious tax exemption
- Estimated payments
- Documentation and recordkeeping
Salary and Benefit Negotiation Webinar
February 22, 2022
Watch the video recording from February 22 workshop
How do you discuss salary and benefits when you have a job offer? The goal of this offering is to give students looking ahead to a career in Christian Public Leadership the tools they need to respectfully discuss and negotiate their salary and benefits. This webinar will also touch on the challenges some Christian Public Leaders may face when negotiating because of their gender identity, race, sexuality, or any other identity they hold.
There are two distinct parts to this webinar – one for all leaders and one geared specifically for pastors and deacons.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (LSS Offering)
January 24, 2022
Watch the webinar recording from January 24 workshop: (Passcode: h8V0#B?w)
Navigating the world of student loans can be mind-boggling and feel a little mysterious. Come and gain confidence about student loans, and learn about the exciting changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program that will benefit ministry professionals!
Money and Minimalism (LSS Offering)
October 11, 2021
Watch the webinar recording from October 11 workshop
More than just an art movement, minimalism is a growing philosophy and lifestyle that people around the world are choosing over a life of conspicuous consumption, debilitating debt, and over-scheduled calendars. Discover what living a minimalist life might look like for you; explore ways to declutter your living space, simplify your money life, and get rid of things that are anchoring you down.