A follower of Jesus seeks to deepen their relationship with Christ through prayer, study, worship, invitation, encouragement, serving and generosity, so that they may grow in active love towards their neighbor and seek justice in the world.

The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Disciipleship Journey Seminar features Rev. Charles Newman (Crossroads, San Tan Valley), Rev. Deborah K. Hutterer, Bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA, and Rev. Jacqueline Pagel, Bishop’s Associate for Faith Formation and Candidacy.

Breakout session will cover a variety of topics. Solveig Muus, LAMA Director, will lead two breakout sessions:

Advocacy as Discipleship

• Disciples of Jesus are advocates

• The Lutheran baptismal covenant

• National advocacy, statewide advocacy and LAMA

• ELCA social teachings and resources

• Coalition and network partners

• Can Lutheran advocacy really make any difference?

• How you can engage in advocacy?

  What Does Social Justice Really Mean?

• Who does God call us to be?

• The biblical roots of social justice

• Seeing justice as part of discipleship

• Where is Martin Luther in all of this?

• Barriers to imitating Christ and loving your neighbor

• Roundtable discussion on social justice