EMI 2025 Planning is Underway!

Planning for the 2025 Early Ministry Institute (EMI) is in full swing! If you are a newly called pastor or within your first five years of ministry, this is your opportunity to join the EMI family and embark on a transformative journey.

Mark your calendars for May 19-23, 2025, as we gather at the serene Silver Bay YMCA Retreat and Conference Center for an enriching experience focused on growth, learning, and fellowship.

This year's theme, Engaging Conflict, promises to be both timely and impactful. Conflict is an inevitable part of ministry and navigating it with grace and wisdom is crucial. To guide us through this complex and vital topic, we are honored to welcome Rev. Carol Howard and Rev. Dr. James Fenimore, co-authors of the insightful book Wounded Pastors. Their expertise and compassionate approach will provide valuable tools and perspectives for addressing and transforming conflict in ministry settings.

EMI 2025 is more than just a conference—it's a time for renewal, connection, and equipping for the journey ahead. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an inspiring community of peers and mentors dedicated to empowering early ministry leaders.

Register now and prepare for a week that will challenge, encourage, and equip you for the road ahead.

We can’t wait to see you at Silver Bay!

For more information, please contact the Synod’s Administrative Coordinator, Rev. Dr. Nichol Burris via email nichol.burris@synodne.org.