Rev. Brian A.F. Beckstrom is a pastor, instructor, and higher education professional passionate about Lutheran higher education and Christian leadership formation. He has over 15 years of experience working in campus ministry, teaching, and administration at Wartburg College and Gustavus Adolphus College. Currently he serves as Campus Pastor and instructor at Wartburg College, where he has introduced innovative courses and programs focused on digital ministry, leadership, and spiritual formation.
Confirmation is a ministry with a long history, yet what is the place of confirmation today? Wondering about Confirmation will suggest ways confirmation can continue to be an adaptive and vital congregation ministry in the 21st century.
Confirmation is a ministry with a long history, yet what is the place of confirmation today? Wondering about Confirmation will suggest ways confirmation can continue to be an adaptive and vital congregation ministry in the 21st century.
This presentation outlines the rationale behind the Vancouver Archdiocese' initiative to establish a RCIA Coordinators Network, for idea/best practice sharing, mutual encouragement, and developing sharing resources.
With a Bible or ministry degree, you qualify for a variety of personally and professionally rewarding careers. Learn more about the qualifications, job responsibilities, and salaries associated with becoming a Minister, Chaplain, Missionary, or Professor.
This presentation outlines the rationale behind the Vancouver Archdiocese' initiative to establish a RCIA Coordinators Network, for idea/best practice sharing, mutual encouragement, and developing sharing resources.
With a Bible or ministry degree, you qualify for a variety of personally and professionally rewarding careers. Learn more about the qualifications, job responsibilities, and salaries associated with becoming a Minister, Chaplain, Missionary, or Professor.
Compendio de juegos rastreados en Intertenet, enttre 1999 y 2011, validdos en diferentes instituciones desde los que se accede al procesos de lectura de imagenes para genrar la necesidad de escritura alfabética.Centran la atención, prmiten fortaleer la ubicación espacial y la lateralidad. Se accede a los sitios de origen desde la misma presentación.
Contiene evidencias de los tres proyectos con los que el Colectivo Motorista participa en EDUCARED 2011. Formación, juegos digitales y lectura de libro al viento en Pantallas.
OnDemand Home Care Pvt. Ltd. (Dirk Da Dhobi) Pitch Deck Jan 2017Romil Bhakuni
Dirk Da Dhobi is Bangalore's first premium e-laundry that helps people outsource a mundane chore that they believe should be done by professionals anyway. Started in April 2015, by two new-age entrepreneurs, the company offers professional laundry services across Bangalore, with a turn around time of just 48 hours. It has an exclusive processing ecosystem. In addition to serving its customers online and on demand, it is also the official laundry of large societies and gated communities across Bangalore.
Una visión del diagnóstico médico desde la ciencia jurídicaLorenzo Alonso
Interesante comparación entre el diagnóstico médico y jurídico. Explicación detallada de los tipos de razonamiento.
AUTORA: Profesora J.D. Ruiz Resa. Universidad de Granada. Para Workshop "FORO OSLER".
Associate Pastor or Team Pastor position assisting the Lead Pastor in discipleship, preaching, teaching, outreach and the overall governance of the church while imparting vision to the congregartion through leadership development, discipleship, and community.
Discipleship Formation in the African Methodist Episcopal Church in the 21st ...Jonathan Dunnemann
This qualitative case study sought to discover if the African Methodist Episcopal Church is intentional in the discipleship formation of its members. My study examined five African
Methodist Episcopal Churches in the Midwest and included 60 clergy and non-clergy participants. I conducted one-on-one interviews with the clergy and I held focus groups of seven to ten participants with the non-clergy. Also as part of the study, I observed weekly worship services, adult Sunday school classes, and mid-week Bible studies at each of the five churches. The major findings revealed discipleship formation is not a one-time event, but a journey with four components: 1) the participants understanding and definition of discipleship as journey, 2) discipleship formation journey aids inside the church, 3) discipleship formation journey hindrances inside the church, and 4) discipleship formation journey aids outside the church. I
analyzed the findings using four theoretical frameworks: 1) myths, rituals, habits, and the sacred; 2) critical pedagogy; 3) black liberation theology; and 4) transformational leadership. Analysis of the data revealed the foundational Christian education programs within the church are struggling with being relevant to people’s everyday lives. Second, role models play an important part in discipleship formation. Third, because of time constraints, church leaders do not get to focus on their discipleship formation so they can be role models and help others on their journeys.
Mission Training is a two-year process, consisting of four, two-day Equipping Labs that occur every six months.
Each Equipping Lab addresses a major topic related to planting and renewing churches.
Presentation on best practices for student faith formation at the Council of Independent College's Netvue conference. http://www.cic.edu/Programs-and-Services/Programs/NetVUE/Pages/default.aspx
Forming the whole person vocation, leadership and young adultsBrian Beckstrom
If you were born after 1984 there is only a 10% chance that you will be part of a church today (Source: Alan Roxburgh, Following God). This sobering statistic captures the urgency of the church’s challenge in the 21st century. But it also provides an opportunity to ask, “How might God be reshaping the Church through these changes?” In this session we will explore the landscape of young adult faith development, and some signs of hope through vocational exploration and leadership development.
Church Colleges face an uncertain future as they strive to maintain their identities while adapting to massive cultural religious changes.
One option is to completely jettison any sense of institutional religious identity and have no theological identity. Another is to develop an exclusive community that seeks uniformity through doctrinal statements and student conduct codes.
Neither of these two options is acceptable for Lutheran Colleges. Within our theological tradition we have the resources to construct a theological identity that is both grounded in a particular tradition yet open to all.
This presentation is a diagnostic case study of Wartburg College which is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. All opinions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily reflective of Wartburg College.
Sharing the Gospel in a "Spiritual but not Religious" AgeBrian Beckstrom
A presentation I presented to a group of clergy through Grand View University's Center for Renewal.
Please note primary sources section at end of presentation.
“2 be cont….Your story, Our Story, God’s Story:
College is a time when everything seems to be changing. Life is like a TV episode that always ends with the words...To be continued.
The Bible is actually full of stories just like yours; ordinary men and women trying to make sense of a life that always seems…To be continued.
This academic year we're exploring what the Bible has to say about making sense of these changes through a Wednesday evening Bible Study. These are the slides from that study for anyone that wishes to use them
Special thanks to David Heerwaldt from the Wartburg Art Department for making the "2 be Cont..." logo.
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About PMI Silver Spring Chapter
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1. Rev. Brian A.F. Beckstrom
2410 1st
Ave NW Waverly, IA 50677 (319) 290-2584 brianafbeckstrom@gmail.com
Higher Education Professional, Pastor, Religion and Leadership Instructor; passionate about Lutheran Higher
Education, Christian leadership formation and educational innovation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wartburg College, Waverly, IA
Campus Pastor (Aug 2009 – present)
Instructor, Religion Department & Leadership Program (Jan 2010-Present)
Community of Grace Lutheran Church, Peoria, AZ
Pastor (Jun 2006 – Jun 2009)
Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, MN
Vicar (Aug 2004 – Jun 2005)
Director of Church Relations (Dec 2002 – July 2004)
Admission Counselor (Jun 1999 – Dec 2002)
Assistant Swim Coach (June 1999 – April 2002)
Ramsey County District Court, Saint Paul, MN
Bailiff/Law Clerk (January 1998-May 1999)
EDUCATION
Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, MN.
Doctor of Ministry in Congregational Mission and Leadership (expected May 2018)
Master of Divinity, 2006
Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, MN
Bachelor of Arts, 1997: Religion & Political Science (Magna Cum Laude)
HIGHLIGHTED SKILLS
INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DESIGN
• Introduced and developed a co-curricular digital ministry (video, audio, and web) program at Wartburg utilizing
a lean startup model.
• Helped create a new Introduction to Digital Ministry course which is the first of its kind at an accredited College
or University. Currently working to develop a digital ministry minor or major for the College as well as graduate
course offerings.
• Served as an instructor in Wartburg’s interdisciplinary Leadership Program and First Year Seminar. I
redesigned both courses and have experience teaching both online and in person.
• Created and taught a new Religion Course, Church Leadership After Christendom for students considering
ministry.
• Redesigned Wednesday evening worship service at Wartburg.
• Served Community of Grace, an innovative ELCA mission congregation in Phoenix, AZ.
ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
2. • Led organizational overhaul of Wartburg Campus Ministry; including a new student leadership “community”,
staffing model, and Chapel Ambassador program for faculty and staff.
• Created a culture at Wartburg of continual missional discernment, lean startup, action research, and strategic
intervention.
• Currently serving as point person for a review of Wartburg’s Spiritual Life and Campus Ministry. My role is to
provide primary leadership for this process along with our consultant and an on-campus guiding team.
• Helped to organize and grow Knight Vision, a co-curricular student media production organization. Currently
serving on the Executive board.
HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION, RESEARCH, AND INNOVATION
• Currently leading a Faith Identity Project at Wartburg that explores the institution’s religious identity and
mission in a post-Christian age. I received funding for this project through a grant from Wartburg’s strategic
initiative fund.
• My Doctor of Ministry thesis examines the relationship between espoused and perceived religious identity and
mission at ELCA Colleges. This mixed methods project involves five ELCA Colleges and Universities.
• Serving on the interdisciplinary learning task force as part of Wartburg’s Focus on the Future strategic planning
and capital campaign.
• As Director of Church Relations at Gustavus I was responsible for day to day operations, managing the
department’s budget and staff, running our Retreat Center, and organizing a large annual conference on
campus.
• Extensive experience with Admissions both as a counselor at Gustavus and through partnering with the
Wartburg Admissions Office in large group visit days and individual recruitment.
• In Seminary I was selected as the student coordinator for admissions/financial aid and student life.
LEADERSHIP FORMATION & VOCATIONAL DISCERNMENT
• Developed and led discipleship and leadership formation processes, The Way of Jesus and The Jesus
Experiment, at Wartburg.
• Designed and organized student retreats and introduced vocational “discernment circles” to help students
discover and claim their callings.
• During my seminary internship at Gustavus I redeveloped our congregational internship program for students.
The new format included online spiritual formation, vocational discernment, and leadership development.
AWARDS
• Pastor Trachte Award for Service, Wartburg College
• Outstanding Administrative Staff Award (student selected), Wartburg College
• Plymouth Center Fellow: Emerging Leaders Institute
• Leadership Fellow, Wartburg College
• Selected for Wartburg College Germany Heritage Tour
• Presidential Scholar, Luther Seminary
• George Hall Award, Best Senior Religion Thesis, Gustavus Adolphus College
• Four Year Letter winner, Gustavus Swimming & Diving
• Team Captain, Gustavus Swimming & Diving
• Paul Hedin Award for Team Leadership, Gustavus Swimming & Diving
PUBLICATIONS, PAPERS, PRESENTATIONS
Forming the whole person: vocation, leadership, and young adults (March 2016).
3. Covenant Cluster Network: Equipping the Saints, Theological Education for All, For the Ministry of All – Ashland,
NE
Living Lutheran Contributor - http://www.elca.org/living-lutheran/
I am a contributor to the ELCA’s Living Lutheran web site and The Lutheran
magazine’s e-newsletter.
A College of the Church for the 21st
Century
Wartburg College Philosophical and Literary Society
Presented my Doctor of Ministry research and offered a constructive theological
proposal for understanding the faith pillar of the College’s mission.
The Way of Jesus: Reclaiming the Catechumenate
NetVue (Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education) Conference – Chicago, IL
Presentation about the ancient catechumenate and the discipleship process I
developed at Wartburg based on this model of faith formation.
Hospitality Workshop
Camp EWALU-Strawberry Point, IA
Conducted a workshop with the Summer Staff at Camp EWALU about the biblical
practice of hospitality.
Spiritual but not Religious
Canterbury Forum – Cedar Falls, IA
Presentation at the Canterbury Forum, a local gathering of scholars sponsored by
area churches, examining the historical roots and present realities of American
spirituality and religion.
Sharing the Gospel in a Spiritual but not Religious Age
Grandview University – Des Moines, IA
Presented to a monthly gathering of clergy about the rising number of religiously
unaffiliated Americans and strategies for ministry in this emerging context.
Blessed are the Undocumented
Journal of Lutheran Ethics
Contributed an article about preaching on issues of peace and justice, particularly
in relationship to immigration.
COURSES TAUGHT
LS 115: Exploring Elements of Leadership. Wartburg has an interdisciplinary leadership minor with instructors
from numerous disciplines. My section of the course has a strong focus on leadership formation, vocational
discernment, adaptive leadership, experiential learning (leadership labs) and action research. I’ve taught this
class both in person and online.
IS 101: Leading on Purpose. “Inquiry studies” is the name for our first-year student seminar. The course includes
common content through an IS 101 reader but each instructor picks a particular focus and additional materials.
My course focuses on the relationship between vocation (purpose) and leadership (particularly adaptive
leadership).
RE 360: Spiritual but not Religious. Created and taught a course exploring the historical, theological, and
sociological factors in the rise of the religiously unaffiliated in North America. Student reflection on their own faith
4. identity was a major component of the course.
RE 370: Introduction to the Parish: Existing course for students considering ministry that included an internship
as well as classroom learning, vocational reflection, contextual theology, spiritual formation, and leadership
development. I redeveloped this course into RE 374 in response to cultural and contextual shifts in the practice
of ministry.
RE 374: Church Leadership after Christendom: This is a course that I redeveloped for students considering
vocations in ministry. Components of the redesigned course include spiritual formation/discipleship/leadership,
vocational discernment, exploring the current context for ministry in North America, wrestling with missional,
ecclesiological and theological questions, and an internship.
OTHER CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Academic Early Alert Team – Wartburg College
Church Council – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Waverly, IA
New Testament Search – Wartburg College Religion Department
Service trip advisor – Wartburg College
Vocation Leadership Team – Wartburg College
Volunteer Soccer Coach
Volunteer Swim Coach
Youth and Family Ministry Committee Chair – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Waverly IA
REFERENCES
Rev. Dr. Ramona Bouzard
Dean of the Chapel
Wartburg College, Waverly IA
ramona.bouzard@wartburg.edu
319-352-8217
Rev. Dr. Dwight Zscheile
Associate Professor of Congregational Mission & Leadership
Luther Seminary, St. Paul MN
dzscheile001@luthersem.edu
651-641-3246
Mr. Scott Leisinger
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Wartburg College, Waverly IA
scott.leisinger@wartburg.edu
319 352-8495
Mr. Tawanda Murinda
Wartburg College ‘15
Student at Wartburg Seminary
tmurinda@wartburgseminary.edu
319-427-1272