Deacon Lisa Miller
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Church Experience
Bethel Lutheran Church                     
  • Chaperone Youth Trip to Germany 2017
  • Coordinated & attended trip for 12 women to the WELCA Triennial in Minneapolis 2017
  • Chaperone Youth Trip to Minnesota 2016
  • Chaperone Youth Gathering to Detroit/Mission trip to Chicago 2015

South Central Synod of Wisconsin
  • Elected delegate to Churchwide Assembly               2019
  • Bishop Election Task Force                                       2018
  • Communion Server Synod Assembly                        2016, 2017
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
  • ELCA National Youth Gathering Coordinator              2012
  • Confirmation Coordinator                                            2011-2013
  • Green County Family Promise Volunteer                    2011-2013
            Overnight host / Office Angel  
  • Altar Guild                                                                                    2009-2013
  • Prayer Chain                                                                              2009-present
  • Usher                                                                                             2008-2013
  • Worship Leader                                                           2008-2013
        Liturgist monthly
       Occasional Preaching
  • Bible Study Facilitator                                                  2006-present
  • Christian Life Ministry Co-chair (stewardship)             2009-2010
  • First Wave Book of Faith Congregation Coordinator   2009-2010
  • Grace Lutheran Church Council                                     2005-2007
            President                                                                 2007
            Vice-President                                                         2006
  • Women of the ELCA Board council rep                       2007
  • Website Designer                                                                      2006 - 2013
  • Memorial Committee council rep                                 2005-2006
  • Intern Supervisory Committee                                     2005-2006
  • Confirmation Guide                                                      2001-2006


Synod Events:
  • Synod Assembly                          2005 - 2010, 2012 - 2019
  • Conference on Ministry  (FL)       2019, 2021
  • LEAD (SCSW)                             2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018
  • Bishop's Convocation (SCSW)    2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
  • Multi Staff Church Workshop       2015 - 2017
  • Boundaries Workshop                 2014, 2017, 2021
  • First Call Theological Education  2014 - 2016
  • First Call Colleague Group              2015 - 2017
  • Youth & Family Ministry Network R & R at Lutherdale                May 31, 2013
  • Youth Development Professionals Day Camp at Lutherdale   June 1, 2013
  • Seminar - Facebook and Social Media                                   January 2012
  • Seminar - Gutenberg to Google                                              February 2012
  • 6 Cross Training events for Youth Gathering                          2011-2012
  • Seminar – Opening the Book of Faith                                     July 2009
  • Seminar – Opening your gifts for leadership                                 Sept 2006


Workshops and Bible Studies
Items in RED were organized and led by Deacon Lisa

  • Sunday forums on churchwide assembly                                     2019
  • XYZ weekly bible study and book group                                      2015 - 2019
  • Lenten Study Luther's Small Catechism                                      2018
  • Forum on Martin Luther and the Reformation                              2017
  • Lenten Study Practice Resurrection (Peterson)                           2017
  • Lenten Study Celebration of Discipline (Foster)                           2016
  • Confirmation Class - Christian Symbols                                       2014 - 2016
  • Lenten Study Prayer (Foster)                                                       2015
  • Lenten Study Samuel 1 & 2                                                          2014
  • Bible study on Samuel 1 & 2                                                        2011
  • Sunday morning adult study                                                         2010 
            Led discussions on Lutheran Magazine articles
  • Church Leadership Event                                                             August 2009
            Presented Lay School Church History Paper - Ireneaus
  • Open the Book of Faith Bible Study                                             2008-2009
  • Monthly Bible Study before council                                              2007 
            Articles from The Lutheran
  • Church Leadership Event                                                             April 2007
  • Francine Rivers series Women of the Bible                                 2006-2007 
            Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, Mary
  • Church Council Retreats                                                              2005, 2006, 2007
  • Five Love Languages Workshop                                                  2007
            Trinity Lutheran Church – Pell Lake, WI
  • Women’s Retreat                                                                          2006
            (led by Intern Erica Adams at Sinsinawa)     
  • Life Keys–Who are you? Why are you here? What you do best? 2005
  • God is Closer than you think – Jon Ortberg                                  2005
  • Study of Galatians                                                                         2005
  • Reclaiming the L Word – Kelly Fryer                                             2004
  • Mere Christianity – CS Lewis                                                        2004
  • Purpose Driven Life – Rick Warren                                               2004
  • Living Above Worry and Stress – Women of Faith Series             2003
  • Knowing God’s Will – Women of Faith series                                2003
  • Six Weeks to a Simpler Life                                                           2003
            Barbara DeGrote-Sorensen & David Allen Sorensen
  • The Power of a Praying Woman – Stormie Omartian                   2002

Lutheran Women Today Magazine Bible Studies – Lydia Circle:
(I have led the monthly Lydia Circle bible studies from 2008 - present)
  • Multiple meanings: Learning from other interpretations               Jan - Apr 2018

  • In Good Company: Stories of Biblical Women                                    Sept 13 - present
                Attended overview at Wartburg Seminary with the author
  • Gathered by God                                                                          Sept 12 - May 13
            Attended overview at Wartburg Seminary with the author
  • The Gospel of Mark                                                                       Sept 11-May 12
            Attended overview at Wartburg Seminary with the author
  • The People of God: Unity in the Midst of Diversity                        Sept10-May11
            Attended overview at Wartburg Seminary with the authors
  • To God’s Beloved: Paul’s Letter to the Romans                            Sept09-May10 
            Attended overview at Wartburg Seminary with the author
  • The Hidden Hand of God: Wisdom stories from Ruth, Daniel, & Esther                                                                                                                                  Sept08-May 09
            Attended overview at Wartburg Seminary with the study authors
  • Come to the Waters                                                                       Summer 2008
  • Blessed to follow: The Beatitudes as a compass for discipleship  Sept 07-May 08
  • Act Boldly for Mission                                                                     Summer 2007
  • Hope is God in Times of Suffering                                                 Sept 06-May 07
  • Act Boldly for Health                                                                       Summer 2006
  • Act Boldly in the Fruit of the Spirit                                                  Sept 05-May 06
  • Act Boldly                                                                                       Summer 2005
  • Everyday Surprises – The Parables of Jesus                                Sept 04-May 05
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