“I had enjoyed congregational ministry. But my conference role feels like a culminating experience. My journey has not been traditional.”
Wayne Nitzsche
A Delightful Surprise
All of a sudden, something clicked. My long-term memory caught up with my short-term memory. It was an “ah-ha” moment that I couldn’t explain …
Leadership Ministers Reflect and Refine
I am grateful now for a full staff team after over a year of navigating through changes.
Formation Through Mentorship
Perhaps if you feel “stagnant” it might be the prompting of the Spirit to consider such a relationship.
Great Gifts Among Us
Franconia Conference continues to follow God’s call, sharing the Good News of Christ Jesus and empowering and equipping others to, as well. Executive Minister Steve Kriss said, “We have much […]
Love is a Verb and So Much More
As followers of Christ we believe that God is love and that we are called to participate in God’s love.
Franconia Conference Welcomes New Staff Member
Beginning in July, 2017, Mary Nitzsche will join the Franconia Conference staff as Associate Executive Minister. This role will include the work that was previously classified as Conference Pastor. She […]
Disoriented Following
Being a disciple of Jesus and the kingdom he proclaims may just turn our lives upside down and call us away from everything familiar and secure.
Transition brings Interim LEADership Ministers
As the Conference is in a time of transition, it provides an opportunity for reflection and strategic planning for the coming years. With that, the new Executive Minister, Steve Kriss, […]
Counterintuitive Solidarity
The Spirit is pulling all of us to see things “from below” because that is where God has chosen to move, work, and transform the world.
Pastors receive coaching in life and wellness
by Lora Steiner, Franconia managing editor When people think of health coaches, they usually think of Biggest Loser, the television show where participants vie each week to see who can […]
Remembering Becky Felton
The 2012 Peace Mug Award for Franconia and Eastern District Conferences, announced at the joint fall Conference Assembly, honors Becky Felton, who passed away peacefully on November 2, 2012 after a courageous struggle with cancer.