2026 CRE Resources

The following resources were provided to those attending the 2026 CRE on March 7th at Sauk Valley Community College. If you have questions about any of the resources or need more copyright information, please contact Pastor Mack Patrick via email.

Spiritual Curiosity by Rev. Laurie Skow-Anderson

• Spiritual Curiosity Packet
  • This includes all the resources that Rev. Laurie Skow-Anderson used during her keynote presentation at CRE
• Going Deeper Intro
• Spiritual Curiosity Exercises and Prayers
• Spiritual Curiosity Inventory
• Spiritual Energy Audit
• Financial Energy Audit
• Human Energy Audit
• Missional Energy Audit
• Congregation Action Plan

Finished Not Failed Workshop Resources

• Finished Not Failed Presentation - PDF
• Turning the Corner: A Conversation for Congregations

Accompaniment with Global Partners Workshop Resources

• Companion Church Guidelines
• Global Mission Committee Handout
• Companion Congregation Application

Lutheran Social Services of Illionis

• Going Deeper with LSSI: Ways to Engage and Inspire
• Connect and Give Through LSSI

The Many Pathways to Ordained Ministry Workshop Resources

• The Many Pathways to Ordained Ministry Handout

Grant Writing 101

• Grant Writing 101 Presentation - PDF
• Grant Writing 101 Handout

The How and Why of the RIC Process

• The How and Why of the RIC Process Presentation - PDF

Church Council Officer Resources

• 2026 Officer Workshop Resources - PDF

Leadership Lab

• • Leadership Lab Brochure - Youth
  • Leadership Lab Brochure - Adult