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What is OLI?

"Building Blocks for Today's Great Commission Congregations" is the theme for the fifth annual Outreach Leadership Institute (OLI). The institute is a training event for leaders who have a heart for evangelism and outreach, including Directors of Christian Outreach, Directors of Christian Education, Lutheran school teachers, deaconesses, school administrators, pastors and volunteer lay workers. Registration is limited to 200. OLI—sponsored by a partnership among the Oswald Hoffmann School of Christian Outreach (OHSCO) at Concordia University, St. Paul, Minn., Lutheran Education Association and its Outreach Network (REACHnet) and LCMS World Mission—aims to better equip individuals involved in evangelism and outreach at the congregational level. OLI will help congregations rekindle their vision for sharing the Gospel and equip them with the requisite skills to work effectively in those areas. Representatives of LCMS congregations that have developed "cutting edge" outreach models and strategies will teach the institute modules.

What Will I Learn?

OLI participants learn strategies, methods, values and theories related to congregational and educational outreach. In addition to the opening plenary session, each participant chooses two five-hour, in-depth modules on outreach topics. A plenary address on Thursday will share mission insights and opportunities for people desiring greater mission information and involvement. An OLI chaplain will lead the group each day in prayer and praise and share God's word motivating the participants towards His mission.

What Does It Cost?

The early registration cost of $160 covers registration, housing and meals. After May 1, 2005, the registration fee is $175. For those who wish to stay in housing offcampus, the registration fee is $125.

If you have questions about the program, lodging, or other accommodations, contact OHSCO at 651-641-8701, e-mail, or visit the OHSCO Web site.

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