About Our Strength & Services Series
Our Strength & Service Series webinars are designed to help our members nationwide stay in the know on new and evolving practices and resources, curating a broad line-up of topics and subject matter expertise. A gathering of the best minds in our space, the series is focused on leveraging the opportunities in today’s uncertain world—all with the goal of helping move your organization forward.
By drawing on the expertise of external thought leaders and our member organizations’ own lessons learned, we’re able to share tailored content and facilitate deeper connections to offer innovative solutions in a safe and trusting space. Below is information for each session, which includes a link to a page with registration information and resources.
We offer certificates of participation for individual Strength & Service Series webinars. While we do not offer continuing education credits through any accrediting organization for stand-alone webinars, we are happy to provide you with this certificate confirming your attendance. The certificate will include the date, number of credit hours, and subject. If you are interested in receiving a certificate of participation, please contact Kimberly Roque.
STRENGTH & SERVICE SERIES
Past Events
OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Program: What You Need to Know
April 27, 2021
On April 27, 2021, John Kiefner, Cullen Wise, and Rafael Haciski of Johnson, Kendall & Johnson presented to the Lutheran Services in America network on the four main components of an OSHA compliant respiratory protection program as they pertain to COVID-19 protection in healthcare settings, and what organizations can do now to ensure their continued compliance.
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Understanding the Impact of Systemic Racism on Black Families
April 16, 2021
On April 16, 2021, theologian and author Dr. Harry Singleton presented to the Lutheran Services in America network on the historical and cyclical impact that systemic racism has on children, families, and communities of color, and the considerations we as faith-based organizations must make if we are to disrupt its cycle.
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COVID-19 and Poverty in the U.S.
March 25, 2021
On March 25, 2021, Lutheran Services in America hosted this webinar featuring Jim Sullivan and Heather Reynolds from The University of Notre Dame Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO). LEO shared results from a real-time poverty estimates study to assess the impact of COVID-19 and subsequent federal relief packages on the national poverty rate and discussed how they can support Lutheran social ministry organizations as they evaluate the impact of their programs at the local level.
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Reading the Tea Leaves: Fortune-telling an Uncertain Future for Senior Services
March 10, 2021
On March 10, 2021, Lutheran Services in America hosted this webinar featuring Andy Edeburn, Principal with Premier, Inc., to provide an overview of current market trends and offer methods for senior services providers to think about the future. Mr. Edeburn has more than 20 years of healthcare consulting experience, specializing in acute, primary, post-acute, and senior care services, and is a nationally recognized expert on aging services and post-acute care.
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Crisis Fatigue in the Workforce: A Conversation with Dr. Christine Cauffield
February 10, 2021
On February 10, 2021, Lutheran Services in America hosted this webinar featuring Dr. Christine Cauffield, Chief Executive Officer of LSF Health Systems, Inc. A renowned expert on mental health and crisis fatigue, Dr. Cauffield shares the many physiological effects that long-term stress and emotional trauma have on the body and tools leaders can use to recognize and address crisis fatigue for themselves and their employees.
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Book Launch with Héctor Colón
December 2, 2020
Héctor Colón, President and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Inc. (LSS), presented on December 2, 2020 as part of Lutheran Services in America’s Strength & Service Series. Watch now and hear Héctor’s inspirational story of overcoming adversity to achieve personal and professional success – first as an international boxer and now as a nonprofit leader.
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Engagement Technology — What Happens When You Pair Technology and Creative Leadership
October 29, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has brought to the forefront the importance of staying connected, and the consequences of being isolated. Come see how the pairing of technology and creative leadership can lead to successful outcomes and improve the quality of life for everyone involved.
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Becoming an Antiracist Organization
October 20, 2020
As recent events have cast a bright light on centuries of racial injustice, Lutheran social ministry organizations are asking how they can contribute to a more equitable society. Racial justice and equity require us to take a critical internal look at our leadership, policies, and operations and have some difficult conversations.
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