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The Roots of Our Continuing Education and Faith Formation

The Southeastern Synod is one of 65 synods in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, encompassing 148 diverse congregations, 9 campus ministries, and 7 new mission sites across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Since our first assembly in 1988, continuing education and faith formation have been central to who we are. Over the past seven years, the Synod has offered webinars, workshops, forums, retreats, and other learning opportunities to thousands of individuals in and beyond the region.
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Equipping, empowering, and engaging God's people to love and serve (2019-2025)

In 2019, the Rev. Dr. Kevin Strickland was elected as Bishop of the Southeastern Synod. In 2020, the Synod developed a strategic plan to strengthen diversity and justice (2021), evangelism (2022), formation (2023), and advocacy (2024).
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Vision 2028: Equipping Leaders and Congregations to Thrive in a Changing World

Following his re-election in 2025, Bishop Strickland refreshed the Synod's strategic plan. "Woven Together...Forward in Faith," Vision 2028 aims to deepen our love of God and neighbor and develop a robust ecosystem of healthy leaders and healthy congregations. Grounded in Ephesians 2:10, the plan calls the Synod to revive (2026), renew (2027), and reform (2028).
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Vision 2028:
Revive (2026)

In this second year of Vision 2028, the Synod has offered four "Revival Days" and launched initiatives to strengthen engagement. In January, Dr. Kari Eller was hired as the Leadership Academy's inaugural director. From January to May, plans were made, and committees were formed. The Leadership Academy begins in Fall 2026, with "renewing" (2027) and "reforming" (2028) phases to follow.