“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12:2). Our congregations always live on the line between the unchanging truth and the always changing world. The decade […]
Prayer is dangerous. It can change you. It can disrupt your life/routine. Don’t pray, and let everything be the way it is. Pray, and receive peace, guidance, understanding, faith, purpose, protection from evil, and a deeper relationship with God. Jesus prayed often, and He tells us to be constant in prayer. Join us at "Be […]
We are looking forward to a great 2019 Snow Tire Conference for Lutheran school administrators serving early childhood centers, elementary schools, and high schools. Below you will see the link for the conference schedule. See you in Lansing on February 14-15, 2019. We’ll celebrate Valentine’s Day together and you can spoil your spouse over the […]
As we minister to others, we often neglect our own need for balance, for health, and for wellness. The Michigan District DCE/DFL Conference is your opportunity for a wellness check-up—spiritual, relational, emotional, physical, financial, vocational, and intellectual. DCE Jim Bradshaw and Pastor Gabe Kasper will guide us as we unpack each part of the ‘Wellness Wheel.’ […]
The Katie—a Michigan District conference for the wives and widows of pastors, deacons, and vicars—seeks to uplift the women God has chosen to be His hands and heart to the men He has called into the ministry. While these women carry a unique set of burdens, they also enjoy some amazing and abundant blessings. The […]
The Michigan District and the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces Program Operation Barnabas are hosting a training workshop to assist local congregations in their care and support of local veterans and military members and their families. https://youtu.be/aFF9_owxX9E
Church and School Secretaries, Administrative Assistants, and Business Managers are invited to the 2019 Office Personnel Conference! This conference is much more than just a few days away from the office. This is a chance to network, bring great ideas back to your church and school, connect with the Lord, and renew your passion for […]
Missional Impact The role of deacon is an important aspect of the mission of the church. Seeing the ministry as missional will help create moments of connection between people and the Gospel. We will be looking at our understanding of mission and the possibilities of deacons to champion missional work in the community.
Have you ever felt that it is extremely difficult to motivate people? Have you struggled with discipleship and the third use of the Law in preaching? In this time of apathy in our nation and our world, we could be tempted to motivate with the Law; yet we know that only the Good News of […]
“Hi, my name is Pastor _______ and I’ve lost my knowledge of Greek and Hebrew.” Given the demands of the ministry, keeping the use of the original languages intact is a definite challenge. Yet as Luther says, “Let us zealously hold to the languages … God caused his Scriptures to be set down … We […]
