About the Creator

Conscience & Conversation equips South Dakota Synod rostered leaders to engage the ELCA’s current reconsideration of Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust. Following the 2025 editorial revisions, the church is now discerning the section commonly described as “bound conscience,” with study and feedback in 2026, a draft for public comment in 2027, and possible action by the 2028 Churchwide Assembly. This course prepares leaders to understand the process, reflect theologically on conscience, and guide faithful conversation in their congregations.

What You'll Learn

6 Chapters · 20 Lessons

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    Start Here

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      What Will We Learn?

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      Ready (or not)...

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      Learning Together

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      You've Got Questions

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      QUIZ!

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      Why me? Why now?

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      Intro: Discussion Board

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    Conscience from Early Church to Reformation

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      Ephesians 4: 1-6

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      What Will We Learn?

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      Activity One: What Unites Lutherans?

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      Activity One: Rate and Comment

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      Activity Two: Faith Stories of Conscience

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      Activity Two: Discussion Board

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      Activity Three: Bound Conscience

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    Sexuality and the Calling of the Church

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      Read 2 Corinthians 5: 16-19

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      Activity #4: Rate Your Congregation

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      Activity #4: Where We Disagree

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    Sexuality, Social Teaching, and Reconciliation

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      Providing Constructive Feedback

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    After You Finish the Study

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      Online Survey for the Task Force

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    Pastoral Leadership for Difficult Conversations

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      Creating Your Leadership Action Plan