by Jenna | Jun 9, 2026 | News
NEW Position – Director of Programs at Synod of Lincoln Trails (1) The Synod of Lincoln Trails is seeking a Director of Programs—a newly established position. The Director of Programs will translate the vision of the Synod Executive into executable project plans...
by Jenna | Jun 9, 2026 | News
NEW Position – Lead Storyteller for Synod of Lincoln Trails The Synod of Lincoln Trails is seeking a Lead Storyteller. The Lead Storyteller will lead the Synod’s storytelling, communications, digital engagement, and connection-building strategies to foster hope,...
by Jenna | May 12, 2026 | News
The Presbytery of Great Rivers is seeking a Lead Presbyter—a relational, visionary leader to serve 81 congregations across central and west-central Illinois. Rooted in Matthew 25 ministry and living into a new, collaborative structure, we’re looking for someone who...
by jblazek | Apr 15, 2025 | News
The Synod of Lincoln Trails will be gathering October 19-23, 2026 at The New Harmony Inn Resort and Conference Center in New Harmony, Indiana. We are in the third year of this platinum program for pastors in new calls. We recognize and celebrate the many forms of...
by jblazek | Dec 18, 2024 | News
February 24-26, 2025 Peoria, IL Let’s dream, create, and collaborate with IMAGINATION at the 2025 COM/CPM/Synod Gathering! Thank you for your service to God through your work at churches and presbyteries. You are appreciated! Our next Synod of Lincoln...
by jblazek | Jan 10, 2024 | News
Happy New Year! Recently I’ve been focusing on the communal nature of Epiphany. Especially after taking a solo trip to Croatia and surrounding countries on my two-month sabbatical last fall (more about that in a different newsletter), I’ve been pondering what it means...
by jblazek | Jan 9, 2024 | News
Register now for Serve with EnergyMarch 10-13, 2024Indianapolis, IN Thanks so much for your service to God through your work at churches and presbyteries. You are appreciated! Our next Synod of Lincoln Trails in-person COM/CPM Summit is happening in March! We will be...
by jblazek | Jan 2, 2024 | News
Getting to know… Jennifer Burns Lewis Tell us about your call to the Presbytery of Wabash Valley. I must check the calendar all the time to confirm that I’ve served as the Visioning and Connecting Leader for the Presbytery of Wabash Valley since August 1, 2016. I’m a...
by jblazek | Nov 7, 2023 | News
The Presbytery of Great Rivers just had our first Trivia Night Fundraiser! Our presbytery leadership has been brainstorming ways to come together and help our communities, but in a geographically broad presbytery it can be hard to focus. Each trivia team played for a...
by jblazek | Nov 7, 2023 | News
After 15 years as Executive Presbyter of Whitewater Valley Presbytery in Indiana, Rev. Alan Thames is preparing to enter retirement. Last Wednesday was his final Assembly Meeting with the presbytery. Here is the conclusion of the sermon he preached at that gathering....
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