ECSW Companion Relationship with ELCSA-Western Diocese
  • Welcome
  • 2016 Visit from S.A. Guests
  • "Before the Visit" Orientation Videos
  • "During the Visit" Orientation Videos
  • Accompaniment
    • What is it?
    • Accompaniment Blog
  • Revisit 2013 trip to S.A.
    • Summary of 2013 Trip to the Western Diocese
    • 2013 Trip Details >
      • 2013 Q & A
      • 2013 Brochure
      • Bulletin inserts or Newsletter explanations
  • Three essential steps
    • Letter of Invitation
    • Application >
      • Expectations
    • Orientation >
      • Blog on preparing
      • Books & Videos
      • Brian Konkol on Accompaniment >
        • Articles by Brian Konkol
        • Brian Konkol on YouTube
      • Barbara Berry Bailey
      • ELCA Companion Synod Handbook >
        • #1 Introduction
        • #2 First Cross-cultural Session
        • #3 Second Cross-cultural Session
        • #4 The Western Diocese
        • #5 Final Details
      • Specific Details
  • What we do in S.A.
    • Our Guides in the Western Diocese >
      • Why Guides?
      • Bishop Ditlhale
      • Rev. Morwaeng Motswasele
      • Dr. Phil in South Africa >
        • Blogs by Dr. Phil >
          • Prisoners of Hope
          • Southern Africa Church Leaders Gather
          • We are all missionaries
    • Orientation in South Africa >
      • Lakeview Lodge
    • One South African parish's plan for their visitors
  • Background to our companion relationship in Southern Africa
    • History of ECSW & Western Diocese >
      • Western Diocese in South Africa >
        • History of Western Diocese
        • Crossways Camps and the Western Diocese
        • 2010 WRV Conference & Madikwe Circuit
        • Maps >
          • Map of Western Diocese
      • How we got to 2013 >
        • 2010 Ziemer Sabbatical
        • 2005 visit from SA
    • Conference-Circuit >
      • Covenant, Goals & Guidelines
    • Our Synod's Companion Task Force >
      • 2012 Synod Resolution
  • ELCA Companion Synod Program
    • Rev. Barbara Berry-Bailey
  • Companion Synod matches
    • East Central Synod of WI with Western Diocese
    • ELCA Synods matched with ELCSA Dioceses >
      • Carribean Synod with ELCSA Eastern Diocese
      • Metro Chicago Synod with ELCSA Central Diocese
      • Montana Synod with ELCSA Cape Orange Diocese
      • Northeast Ohio Synod with ELCSA Northern Diocese
      • Southwest Minnesota Synod with ELCSA Southeastern Diocese
    • other companion relationships >
      • Greater Milwaukee Synod >
        • companion relationship with Tanzania
        • companion relationship with El Salvador
      • Great Lakes Synod with Tanzania
      • Northwest Synod of Wisconsin >
        • companion relationship with Malawi, in southern Africa
        • companion relationship with Brazil
      • LaCrosse Synod >
        • companion relationship with Peru
        • companion relationship with Ethiopia
      • South Central Synod of WI with India
  • Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (ELCSA) website
  • Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa (LUCSA) website
  • The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) website
  • Photo Gallery
    • Pictures of 2013 Synod Trip >
      • Pictures of earlier trips - come and see!
                                                                ELCA Handbook
Download the ELCA Companion Synod Handbook.

                       The ELCA Handbook includes five orientation sessions
The orientation for the 2013 ECSW Trip to the Western Diocese followed this outline in general:

                                         
Orientation One: Initial Information Session ...........................................................................39
Leader: Pastor Mark Ziemer, Grace, Tomahawk
An introductory information session on the Companion Synod Program, the companion country, and likely traveling conditions, to help potential participants discern whether they want to commit:
     •   To provide an overview of the trip and its challenges;
     •   To introduce potential travelers to one another;
     •   To introduce the Companion Synod Program and your relationship;
     •   To introduce the accompaniment model of mission; and
     •   To give you a taste of the country and church you will visit.

Orientation Two: First Cross-cultural Session.........................................................................43
Leader:  Rev. Brian Konkol, pastor at Lake Edge, Madison, WI; former Director of YAGM in South Africa
A cross-cultural orientation that equips participants to identify and set aside “typical” American values that may color their encounter:
     •   To identify typical U.S. cultural values;
    •   To contrast those values to those held by other cultures;
    •   To understand how those values influence the way we encounter other cultures;
    •   To become aware of the cultural values of your companion and country; and
    •   To understand the importance of developing cross-cultural relationship skills.

Orientation Three: Second Cross-cultural Session.................................................................46
Leader:  Rev. Barbara Berry-Bailey, Manager for Relationships - Africa
A second cross-cultural orientation helps participants begin learning how to “cross” cultures:
     •   To understand the concept of cross- cultural competency;
     •   To explore cultural differences between the U.S. and your companion; and
     •   To begin to understand the effect of white privilege on companion synod relationships.

Orientation Four: Companion Church Session .......................................................................51
Leader:  Chuck Steinbach, Chair of ECSW Global Mission/Companion Synod Task Force
An orientation to the companion, its ministries, members and context, including its history, current situation and country conditions:
     •   To acquaint participants with the culture and cultural values of your companion, as well as its history, structure,                    ministries, and current situation.

Orientation Five: Pre-trip Planning Session ............................................................................53
A pre-departure orientation focusing on trip detail:
Possible Leader:  Conference Coordinator
     •   To review the trip itinerary and other final details; and
     •   To draft a trip covenant.