Category: Feature Stories
Equipping Young Leaders: Insights from Our February Webinar
“Equipping young leaders is not just a side ministry—it’s stewardship of the church’s future.” – Lisa Jackson On Saturday, February 28, the second webinar, facilitated by Dcn. Samantha Neeb focused on Equipping Young Leaders. These webinars (the first covered Vacation Bible School) serve two key purposes: As part of Dcn….
Words from the Cross
by Daryl Solie “For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 On Good Friday our Lord spoke seven brief statements—words we often call the “Seven…
A Hymn of Hope: “Soon”
by Tasheney Francis In moments of loss, the Church often finds herself reaching for words—words that can carry both grief and hope, sorrow and promise. Recently, such words were given voice in a deeply personal way through a hymn written by Rev. Kurt E. Reinhardt…
SOUL celebrates 25 years of ministry and community
A congregation in the East Region has more than 25 years of a unique ministry to adults with disabilities, which grew out of a Vacation Bible School in 1998. Currently operating one day per week, this congregation has shown God’s love to many people over…
Lessons in Family and Youth Ministry: What I Learned on the Road
by Samantha Neeb From February 4-15, I had the opportunity to travel throughout the United States to learn more about what is happening in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in relation to family ministries. “Sing, Pray and Keep His Ways” is an LCMS Worship Ministry…
Scripture and Prayer: The Art of Lectio Divina
by Richard A. Beinert How is your Bible reading? How about your prayer life? These are important questions to wrestle through because, if we are honest, the vast majority of us have plenty of room to grow. And, if you’re anything like me, linking these…
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