God's Beloved Community

Fostering a Synod Where Trust Can Thrive

    1. Welcome!

    2. Agenda

    3. What to Bring?

    4. Everything Isn't Terrible

    5. Amazon Gift Card to Purchase Books

    6. Meet our Keynote Speaker

    7. Meet our Retreat Chaplain

    8. Dwelling in the Word

    9. Our Theme Scripture

    10. Thank you for Dwelling in the Word

    1. Book Study Orientation

    2. Part One Summary

    3. Part One & Bowen

    4. Part One Discussion Board

    1. Part Two Summary

    2. Part Two and Bowen

    3. Part Two Discussion Board

    1. Part Three Summary

    2. Part Three and Bowen

    3. Part Three Discussion Board

    1. Part Four Summary

    2. Part Four and Bowen

    3. Part Four Discussion Board

    4. Finished with Pre-Work!

About this resource

  • Essential Pre-Reading
  • Resources for Retreat
  • Info, Agenda, All the Details

Retreat Facilitator

Deacon Valerie Webdell

Deaconess Valerie Webdell serves as Co-Director of Education and Formation for the Lutheran Diaconal Association (LDA), where she supports the formation and ongoing development of deacons and deaconesses for service in congregations, institutions, and community ministries. In this role she brings theological depth, practical formation experience, and a commitment to equipping leaders for faithful, relational service across varied ministry contexts. Her work in diaconal education reflects a long-standing Lutheran tradition of preparing servant leaders who embody compassion, clarity, and grounded presence in the life of the church.