Celebration 2024 10 Year Anniversary
Celebrate and Dream
The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalm 126:3
Ten Year Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, February 17, 2024
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fountain Hills Community Center
We are excited to come together to celebrate the last ten years of our ministry and dream about the next ten years. Thank you to those who have registered.
Our time together will include a panel of New Journey’s pastors. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask them questions – bring your questions! Lunch is organized by Ron and Deb Bigley. A freewill offering is appreciated.
Rev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta, Senior Director for New Ministries and Evangelism for the ELCA will discuss the trends of our denomination – State of the Church. He will then lead us as we dream about our ministry going into the future – New Journey Dreams.
If you have questions, please contact Roger Westland, Celebration Team Chairperson, rbwestland@gmail.com.
"Celebrate & Dream” Program
10:05 am Welcome
10:15 am NJLC Ministry Highlights
10:30 am Break
10:40 am Pastor Panel
11:15 am Attendee’s Questions & Comments
11:30 am Morning Session Closing & Lunch Prayer
11:45 am Lunch
1:00 pm Afternoon Session Begins
1:15 pm “State of the Church” with Rev. Gomez-Acosta
2:15 pm Break
2:30 pm “New Journey Dreams” with Rev. Gomez-Acosta
3:30 pm Wrap Up & Closing
Rev. Miguel F. Gomez-Acosta has a B.A. in Biblical Studies Lutheran Bible Institute of Seattle and a M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary. He served as a parish pastor for 10 years, as a mission developer and redeveloper, before being called to the Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA as Director for Evangelical Mission, where he served for 7 years. Today he serves as the Senior Director for New Ministry Development and Evangelism for the ELCA.
Pr. Miguel is an evangelist and missionary at heart which he also lives out as a coach for missional pastors and congregations. He is an ICF Associate Certified Coach with over 150 coaching hours, for both individuals and teams.Pr. Miguel resides in Chandler, AZ with his wife and two young adult children.