Founding Declaration and Purpose
“As members of Christ’s Holy Church, in order to address the challenges in public ministry for Jesus Christ, we create the Beyond the River Academy.”
This declaration was written by the Interim Board:
Chair: Pastor Lee R. Harder of St. Paul Lutheran Church,
Belverde, TX
Secretary: Pastor Warren Baker of Redeemer Lutheran Church,
Estherville, Iowa.
Treasurer: Pastor Rusty Bailey
Immanuel Lutheran Church,
Swea City, Iowa.
Board Member: Pastor Keith Menter of Elk Horn Lutheran Church,
Elk Horn, Iowa.
Board Member: Pastor Kent Wallace of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church,
Callender, Iowa
Purpose: Beyond the River Academy seeks to assist individuals recognized by a congregation in developing their gifts for ministry. This Academy provides a curriculum of Biblical studies, basic Lutheran theological education, and practical ministry skills that incorporate individual experience, education, and ability for those who have a sense of call to the office of public ministry.Back
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