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Intra-Christian Observances
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Endorse the ongoing work of the Chaplains’ Office to coordinate intra-Christian observances on campus and in Christ Chapel. This recommendation was placed in the Spiritual Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Endorse the ongoing work of the Chaplains’ Office to coordinate intra-Christian observances on campus […]
Collaboration for Faith, Vocation, and Community Engagement
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Establish an official collaborative for faith, vocation, and community engagement by affirming the work being done by the Center for Vocational Reflection, Church Relations, Chaplains’ Office, and President’s Office. Additional explanation: This planning collaborative will meet regularly to knit together schedules and visions, and to address strategic planning initiatives […]
Support of Christian Clergy
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Develop resources for the ongoing professional development and support of Christian clergy, with special emphasis on resources and support for young clergy, senior pastors, and pastors in transition. Additional explanation: This initiative is successful when the ELCA synods and seminary partners recognize and recommend the Gustavus professional development of […]
Large Performing Arts Facility
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Construct a separate space designed specifically for large music performances and/or speakers who require multi-media technology. Additional explanation: Christ Chapel as a performance space should not be considered a permanent solution to the need for a large scale concert hall/performance space on the campus because using Christ Chapel as […]
Communicate College’s Lutheran Heritage
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Implement an on-going communications strategy to publicize widely the College’s understanding of its Lutheran heritage. Additional explanation: Upon completion of the Lutheran heritage articulation collaborative, the communication should be on-going both within and beyond the campus community. Some ideas we wondered about for a communication strategy included: • Preparation […]
Articulate the College’s Lutheran Heritage
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Charge a collaborative of the Bernhardson Chair, Chaplains’ Office, Office of Church Relations, and Religion Department, during the 2009–10 academic year, to utilize existing College documents to articulate the College’s Lutheran heritage. Additional explanation: “This would include clearly and succinctly stating what the College understands to be the theological […]
Chaplains’ Office Strategic Plan
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Charge the Chaplains’ Office to write a comprehensive strategic plan by the end of the 2009–10 academic year that directly addresses, among other areas, how to increase programs to nurture Christian faith among Christian students; that more clearly defines the purpose of daily chapel; that explores the best practices […]
Celebrating College’s Lutheran Heritage
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Develop plans to celebrate and capitalize on upcoming anniversaries to strengthen the College’s understanding of its Lutheran heritage. Additional explanation: Upcoming anniversaries: Augustana Synod 150th (2010), Christ Chapel 50th (2011), Gustavus Adolphus College 150th (2012), and Lutheran Reformation 500th (2017). This could be charged to a collaborative of the […]
Vocational Exploration for Students
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Incorporate more opportunities that intentionally engage students in vocational exploration within the overall Gustavus experience. Additional explanation: A means to accomplish this would be engaging at least one member in each interested discipline/department to be trained by Center for Vocational Reflection staff at incorporating vocational reflection within their coursework […]
Worship Space Feasibility Study
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Launch a feasibility study to explore a physical location to meet the need for additional on-campus programming, staff office, retreat, and worship space. Additional explanation: As Gustavus seeks to be rooted in its Lutheran heritage and welcoming to all, this has resulted in an ever-increasing demand for a variety […]