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Subject: Re: Ministers' Gathering Yesterday - Recap
Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2016 19:15:48 -0700
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Cc: Manda Truchinski <pastormandatruchinski@gmail.com>,
 Dan Selbo <dan.selbo@stlcsj.org>, Pastor David Bowman <dbb01@comcast.net>,
 LaVinnia Pierson <LaVPier@aol.com>,
 David Schick <pastordavid@praiseimmanuel.com>,
 Pastor Matt Smuts <pastormatt@gracepa.org>,
 Dawn Teuthorn <pastor@coastside.org>, David Dahl <dfdahl@aol.com>,
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Thanks for the recap....sounds like a rich conversation!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 7, 2016, at 2:27 PM, Bob McKee <pastor.mckee@gmail.com> wrote:
>=20
> El Camino Real Conference        First Thursday Gathering        Recap
>=20
> October 2016
>=20
> Greetings,
>=20
> Here are a few notes from our gathering yesterday. Feel free to respond, =
add, correct, complain, or affirm. (Read the attached version for a more re=
adable format.)
>=20
> We pondered the question, =E2=80=9CWhat helps you to be your best as a mi=
nister?=E2=80=9D
>=20
> I shared my =E2=80=9Cjealousy over the sheep.=E2=80=9D At my worst I get =
territorial and defensive when it comes to joint ministry. When in a better=
 frame of mind I want what is best for all people wherever and with whomeve=
r they find a connection and get nourishment.
>=20
> John G brought two books pertaining to the topic, =E2=80=9CPersonality Pl=
us=E2=80=9D and =E2=80=9CThe Five Love Languages.=E2=80=9D He has found it =
freeing to discover more about his own personality and gained a greater app=
reciation for the uniqueness of others. These books also helped with unders=
tanding how to fill one=E2=80=99s own =E2=80=9Clove tank=E2=80=9D and how t=
o best appreciate and build up others.
>=20
> As far as motivation goes, John likes to have a clear vision of where he =
and the church want to go. This pulls him forward.
>=20
> Jared spoke of the hundreds of Swahili speakers in the area. Many go to b=
ig congregations in the area but come to him for help when they have needs.=
 This is a challenge for him. He shared the insight that these are not his =
sheep but they are Jesus=E2=80=99 sheep.
>=20
> Manda talked about unspoken or disparate expectations being a problem.
>=20
> Jim mentioned a comment from Bill Wong about Paul=E2=80=99s churches no l=
onger being in existence. The ministry continues but it is not tied down ge=
ographically. Pulling back and seeing the big picture keeps us from getting=
 too attached.
>=20
> Peggy finds that regular engagement with scripture and colleagues keeps h=
er honest, aware, grounded, and reminds her of her calling.
>=20
> Anne talked about getting =E2=80=9Cdo overs=E2=80=9D every day. This is a=
t the center of our Lutheran faith. We are both saint and forgiven sinner a=
t the same time.
>=20
> Cristina said her best practice is to rely on the Holy Spirit, rememberin=
g that we are flawed human beings and that the day will not go as planned. =
We are not going to meet the expectations of all people and that is okay. S=
he also likes =E2=80=9Cdo-over Thursday=E2=80=A6=E2=80=9D
>=20
> David Dahl=E2=80=99s best practices are to =E2=80=9Ckeep curious and keep=
 it simple.=E2=80=9D
>=20
> David Bonde talked about truly becoming a Lutheran while in a missions cl=
ass and hearing a missionary to Thailand differentiate between the monk (Lu=
ther) and the monk=E2=80=99s understanding of the gospel. He considers the =
=E2=80=9Ctentmaking=E2=80=9D part of ministry to be what allows us to bring=
 a word of grace and these moments make it all worthwhile. In the midst of =
a chaotic situation in Detroit he stepped away and pondered a maple tree. H=
e came to the conclusion that as the maple tree only needs to be a maple tr=
ee, he only needs to be himself.
>=20
> Ben tries to bring joy to ordinary situations. Add an element of happines=
s, something to be excited about. Remind people that there is a task to be =
done when groups gather but there is value in the gathering itself. Bring a=
 non-anxious presence to systems to avoid short circuits. We are more than =
a social service provider with sacraments (Bishop Eaton.) Faith comes by he=
aring. We are in the good news business. Lift up the name of Jesus.
>=20
> Sara expressed gratitude.
>=20
> Nate humbly listened and expressed that he had nothing to add.
>=20
> Gabe shared about the ELCA=E2=80=99s world hunger emphasis this year.
>=20
> =20
>=20
> Thank you all for your participation.
>=20
> I, for one, am richer for your input and your presence.
>=20
> Peace,
>=20
> Bob
>=20
> =20
>=20
> =20
>=20
> =20
>=20
>=20
>> On Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 7:12 AM, Bob McKee <pastor.mckee@gmail.com> wrote=
:
>> Good Morning Everyone,
>> Just a reminder about our gathering tomorrow at noon.=20
>> See below for the address and topic. Your input is valued greatly!
>> Hope to see you there.
>> Bob
>>=20
>> Questions? Give me a call at 408-205-1154.
>>=20
>>> On Wed, Sep 28, 2016 at 12:39 PM, Bob McKee <pastor.mckee@gmail.com> wr=
ote:
>>> Ministers' Gathering Next Week!  Thursday at Noon
>>>=20
>>> Hello to All,
>>>=20
>>> What helps you to be your best as a minister of Jesus Christ? I'm askin=
g for your help as we gather Thursday, October 6th, at St. Luke. We will me=
et for communion at noon and then a brown-bag lunch during which we will ha=
ve a chance to share. I find that my sinful self gets in the way of being t=
he healthiest pastor I can be. When I have my own outcomes in mind then it =
can make what the Spirit has planned feel like an interruption. When I am c=
oncerned about numbers it can take the focus off the individuals God has ca=
lled me to care for. Please come and share for one to two minutes what help=
s you to get beyond yourself and be the healthiest minister you can be. Wha=
t are some practices that remind you that you are loved and valuable? What =
moves you to serve both sacrificially and joyfully? Your input would be a b=
ig help for me and I look forward to what you have to share with the group.=
 Don't forget to bring a lunch if you want to eat during the meeting. We wi=
ll have snacks and drinks available.
>>> Thanks in advance.
>>> Glad to be your colleague,
>>> Bob
>>>=20
>>> St. Luke Lutheran Church
>>> 1025 The Dalles Ave.
>>> Sunnyvale, CA 94087
>>>=20
>>> 408-736-9216
>>> www.stlukechurch.org
>>>=20
>>>> On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 11:22 AM, Manda Truchinski <pastormandatruchin=
ski@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Hello colleagues of Conference 6,=20
>>>>=20
>>>> In the case that we haven't met, I'm Manda Truchinski the dean of our =
new Conference 6. On Saturday, September 17th we've been invited to gather =
as a conference by Synod Council. Advent Lutheran Church in Morgan Hill wil=
l host our gathering.=20
>>>>=20
>>>> I attached our agenda for the day so that you can see the forming plan=
s. What I hope you'll concern yourselves with is using this time to bring a=
s many of your community members along to Morgan Hill so that we can introd=
uce (or re-introduce) ourselves to one another.=20
>>>>=20
>>>> In our conference we have 25 unique communities of faithful Jesus foll=
owers, a campus ministry, a camping ministry, an emerging ministry with hou=
seless people, schools...and I suspect there are a bunch of other really co=
ol things happening that I'm not aware of, but excited to learn about. Whil=
e we don't know exactly what our new conference will look like, or how it w=
ill function, I know that we'll all be better servants of Christ if we work=
 together.=20
>>>>=20
>>>> Will you please:=20
>>>>=20
>>>> 1. Invite your congregation to this party. There'll be food, drinks, a=
nd music as well as good conversation.=20
>>>>=20
>>>> 2. Share this email with anyone that you can see I've missed.=20
>>>>=20
>>>> 3.  RSVP here, so that I can plan for your participation and mostly or=
der enough food. I'll ask each person participating for a $20 donation and =
if you want to pay electronically in advance, you can do it here. Food will=
 be available to all regardless of financial contribution.=20
>>>>=20
>>>> If you have any questions or would like to add something to our agenda=
 (like an upcoming event/opportunity or passion/idea of yours), please emai=
l me. You can also call/text me at 773-915-3455. I really do look forward t=
o being with you all and meeting as many of your community as possible.=20
>>>>=20
>>>> Peace be with you!=20
>>>> Pr. Manda Truchinski
>>>> Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, San Jose
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
>>>=20
>>=20
>=20
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<html><head><meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=
=3Dutf-8"></head><body dir=3D"auto"><div>Thanks for the recap....sounds lik=
e a rich conversation!<br><br>Sent from my iPhone</div><div><br>On Oct 7, 2=
016, at 2:27 PM, Bob McKee &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:pastor.mckee@gmail.com">pa=
stor.mckee@gmail.com</a>&gt; wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type=3D"cite">=
<div><div dir=3D"ltr"><p class=3D"MsoNormal" align=3D"center" style=3D"text=
-align:center"><b><u><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">El Cam=
ino Real
Conference &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;First Thursday
Gathering&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recap
<span></span></span></u></b></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal" align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:center"><b><spa=
n style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">October 2016<span></span></span=
></b></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Gree=
tings,<span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Here=
 are a
few notes from our gathering yesterday. Feel free to respond, add, correct,
complain, or affirm. (Read the attached version for a more readable format.=
)<span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">We p=
ondered
the question, =E2=80=9CWhat helps you to be your best as a minister?=E2=80=
=9D<span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">I sh=
ared my
=E2=80=9Cjealousy over the sheep.=E2=80=9D At my worst I get territorial an=
d defensive when it
comes to joint ministry. When in a better frame of mind I want what is best=
 for
all people wherever and with whomever they find a connection and get
nourishment.<span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">John=
 G
brought two books pertaining to the topic, =E2=80=9CPersonality Plus=E2=80=
=9D and =E2=80=9CThe Five
Love Languages.=E2=80=9D He has found it freeing to discover more about his=
 own
personality and gained a greater appreciation for the uniqueness of others.
These books also helped with understanding how to fill one=E2=80=99s own =
=E2=80=9Clove tank=E2=80=9D
and how to best appreciate and build up others. <span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">As f=
ar as
motivation goes, John likes to have a clear vision of where he and the chur=
ch
want to go. This pulls him forward.<span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Jare=
d spoke
of the hundreds of Swahili speakers in the area. Many go to big congregatio=
ns
in the area but come to him for help when they have needs. This is a challe=
nge
for him. He shared the insight that these are not his sheep but they are Je=
sus=E2=80=99
sheep.<span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Mand=
a talked
about unspoken or disparate expectations being a problem. <span></span></sp=
an></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Jim
mentioned a comment from Bill Wong about Paul=E2=80=99s churches no longer =
being in
existence. The ministry continues but it is not tied down geographically.
Pulling back and seeing the big picture keeps us from getting too attached.=
<span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Pegg=
y finds
that regular engagement with scripture and colleagues keeps her honest, awa=
re,
grounded, and reminds her of her calling.<span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Anne=
 talked
about getting =E2=80=9Cdo overs=E2=80=9D every day. This is at the center o=
f our Lutheran
faith. We are both saint and forgiven sinner at the same time.<span></span>=
</span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Cris=
tina
said her best practice is to rely on the Holy Spirit, remembering that we a=
re
flawed human beings and that the day will not go as planned. We are not goi=
ng
to meet the expectations of all people and that is okay. She also likes
=E2=80=9Cdo-over Thursday=E2=80=A6=E2=80=9D <span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Davi=
d Dahl=E2=80=99s
best practices are to =E2=80=9Ckeep curious and keep it simple.=E2=80=9D<sp=
an></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Davi=
d Bonde
talked about truly becoming a Lutheran while in a missions class and hearin=
g a
missionary to Thailand differentiate between the monk (Luther) and the monk=
=E2=80=99s
understanding of the gospel. He considers the =E2=80=9Ctentmaking=E2=80=9D =
part of ministry to
be what allows us to bring a word of grace and these moments make it all
worthwhile. In the midst of a chaotic situation in Detroit he stepped away =
and
pondered a maple tree. He came to the conclusion that as the maple tree onl=
y
needs to be a maple tree, he only needs to be himself.<span></span></span><=
/p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Ben =
tries to
bring joy to ordinary situations. Add an element of happiness, something to=
 be
excited about. Remind people that there is a task to be done when groups ga=
ther
but there is value in the gathering itself. Bring a non-anxious presence to
systems to avoid short circuits. We are more than a social service provider
with sacraments (Bishop Eaton.) Faith comes by hearing. We are in the good =
news
business. Lift up the name of Jesus.<span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Sara
expressed gratitude. <span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Nate=
 humbly
listened and expressed that he had nothing to add.<span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Gabe=
 shared
about the ELCA=E2=80=99s world hunger emphasis this year.<span></span></spa=
n></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%"><spa=
n>&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Than=
k you
all for your participation.<span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">I, f=
or one,
am richer for your input and your presence.<span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Peac=
e,<span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%">Bob<=
span></span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%"><spa=
n>&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%"><spa=
n>&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p class=3D"MsoNormal" align=3D"center" style=3D"text-align:center"><b><u><=
span style=3D"font-size:16pt;line-height:107%"><span><span style=3D"text-de=
coration:none">&nbsp;</span></span></span></u></b></p><div class=3D"gmail_e=
xtra"><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 7:12 AM, Bob Mc=
Kee <span dir=3D"ltr">&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:pastor.mckee@gmail.com" target=
=3D"_blank">pastor.mckee@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br><blockquote cla=
ss=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid =
rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir=3D"ltr">Good Morning Everyone,<=
div>Just a reminder about our gathering tomorrow at noon.&nbsp;</div><div>S=
ee below for the address and topic. Your input is valued greatly!</div><div=
>Hope to see you there.<br></div><div>Bob</div><div><br></div><div>Question=
s? Give me a call at <a href=3D"tel:408-205-1154" value=3D"+14082051154" ta=
rget=3D"_blank">408-205-1154</a>.<br><div class=3D"gmail_extra"><br><div cl=
ass=3D"gmail_quote">On Wed, Sep 28, 2016 at 12:39 PM, Bob McKee <span dir=
=3D"ltr">&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:pastor.mckee@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">pa=
stor.mckee@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br><blockquote class=3D"gmail_qu=
ote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,20=
4);padding-left:1ex"><div dir=3D"ltr"><div><span style=3D"font-size:12.8px"=
><u>Ministers' Gathering Next Week!&nbsp; Thursday at Noon</u></span></div>=
<div><span style=3D"font-size:12.8px"><br></span></div><div><span style=3D"=
font-size:12.8px">Hello to All,</span></div><span style=3D"font-size:12.8px=
"><div><span style=3D"font-size:12.8px"><br></span></div>What helps you to =
be your best as a minister of Jesus Christ? I'm asking for your help as we =
gather Thursday, October 6th, at St. Luke. We will meet for communion at no=
on and then a brown-bag lunch during which we will have a chance to share. =
I find that my sinful self gets in the way of being the healthiest pastor I=
 can be. When I have my own outcomes in mind then it can make what the Spir=
it has planned feel like an interruption. When I am concerned about numbers=
 it can take the focus off the individuals God has called me to care for. P=
lease come and share for one to two minutes what helps you to get beyond yo=
urself and be the healthiest minister you can be. What are some practices t=
hat remind you that you are loved and valuable? What moves you to serve bot=
h sacrificially and joyfully? Your input would be a big help for me and I l=
ook forward to what you have to share with the group. Don't forget to bring=
 a lunch if you want to eat during the meeting. We will have snacks and dri=
nks available.</span><br style=3D"font-size:12.8px"><span style=3D"font-siz=
e:12.8px">Thanks in advance.</span><br style=3D"font-size:12.8px"><span sty=
le=3D"font-size:12.8px">Glad to be your colleague,</span><br style=3D"font-=
size:12.8px"><span style=3D"font-size:12.8px">Bob</span><br><div><span styl=
e=3D"font-size:12.8px"><br></span></div><div><span style=3D"font-size:12.8p=
x">St. Luke Lutheran Church</span></div><div><span style=3D"font-size:12.8p=
x">1025 The Dalles Ave.</span></div><div><span style=3D"font-size:12.8px">S=
unnyvale, CA 94087</span></div><div><span style=3D"font-size:12.8px"><br></=
span></div><div><span style=3D"font-size:12.8px"><a href=3D"tel:408-736-921=
6" value=3D"+14087369216" target=3D"_blank">408-736-9216</a></span></div><d=
iv><span style=3D"font-size:12.8px"><a href=3D"http://www.stlukechurch.org"=
 target=3D"_blank">www.stlukechurch.org</a></span></div><div class=3D"gmail=
_extra"><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 11:22 AM, Ma=
nda Truchinski <span dir=3D"ltr">&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:pastormandatruchinsk=
i@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">pastormandatruchinski@gmail.c<wbr>om</a>&gt;=
</span> wrote:<br><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px=
 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div di=
r=3D"auto"><div><span></span></div><div><div dir=3D"ltr">Hello colleagues o=
f Conference 6,&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>In the case that we haven't met, I=
'm Manda Truchinski the dean of our new Conference 6. On Saturday, Septembe=
r 17th we've been invited to gather as a conference by Synod Council. <a hr=
ef=3D"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Advent+Lutheran+Church/@37.1326491,=
-121.6290456,17z/data=3D!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c2c790959d38b5:0x72d885cd2aa=
44a8f!8m2!3d37.1326448!4d-121.6268569" target=3D"_blank">Advent Lutheran Ch=
urch in Morgan Hill</a> will host our gathering.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>=
<div>I attached our agenda for the day so that you can see the forming plan=
s. What I hope you'll concern yourselves with is using this time to bring a=
s many of your community members along to Morgan Hill so that we can introd=
uce (or re-introduce) ourselves to one another.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><=
div>In our conference we have 25 unique communities of faithful Jesus follo=
wers, a campus ministry, a camping ministry, an emerging ministry with hous=
eless people, schools...and I suspect there are a bunch of other really coo=
l things happening that I'm not aware of, but excited to learn about. While=
 we don't know exactly what our new conference will look like, or how it wi=
ll function, I know that we'll all be better servants of Christ if we work =
together.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Will you please:&nbsp;</div><div><=
br></div><div>1. Invite your congregation to this party. There'll be food, =
drinks, and music as well as good conversation.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><=
div>2. Share this email with anyone that you can see I've missed.&nbsp;</di=
v><div><br></div><div>3. <a href=3D"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIp=
QLSfIqdLlKOErFSPMRZoPDsnA-RD5dlas9IBFox4Qa2qXOTnSzQ/viewform" target=3D"_bl=
ank">&nbsp;RSVP here</a>, so that I can plan for your participation and mos=
tly order enough food. I'll ask each person participating for a $20 donatio=
n and if you want to pay electronically in advance, <a href=3D"http://paypa=
l.me/mandatruchinski" target=3D"_blank">you can do it here</a>. Food will b=
e available to all regardless of financial contribution.&nbsp;</div><div><b=
r></div><div>If you have any questions or would like to add something to ou=
r agenda (like an upcoming event/opportunity or passion/idea of yours), ple=
ase email me. You can also call/text me at <a href=3D"tel:773-915-3455" val=
ue=3D"+17739153455" target=3D"_blank">773-915-3455</a>. I really do look fo=
rward to being with you all and meeting as many of your community as possib=
le.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Peace be with you!&nbsp;</div><div>Pr. M=
anda Truchinski</div><div>Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, San Jos=
e</div></div>
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