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 […]
"The shape and requirements of transitions today: lead, follow, or get out of the way!" Serving as an IIP today is not like it was five years ago or twenty years ago! The new contexts and post-Christendom culture demand missionary thinking and transitions in ourselves and our people that go beyond a change in pastors. […]
One of the perks of being a pastor is spending time in the Word. Yes, a lot of it is simply “work.” But can you study a pericope and NOT discover something new? And, often enough, an hour or two has suddenly gone by and we get to sit back with a smile and say […]
Jesus says, “and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32). We live in a world where each individual philosophy is dropping “truth bombs:” from hair to food; from clothing to identity. It is not that young people have no truths—it is that they are faced with thousands of […]
Share the GOSPEL with NASCAR Fans Join us at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. on Sunday, June 9, 2019 for a Sunrise Worship Service at 9:45 a.m. You can attend only the worship service in Fan Plaza for FREE. If you would like to attend the MIS Races there are several ticket options available. […]
Lutherans! Let’s love on Detroit! The week of June 23-29 is going to be one of the busiest for Camp Restore Detroit (CRD) this summer. The Michigan District is helping recruit hundreds of volunteers to serve in all the areas that are asking for the camp’s assistance. Are you interested in a mission trip but […]
The 2019 National Youth Gathering is upon us! 1. Michigan District T-shirt We would love to have ALL groups represent our great state by buying and wearing our very own Michigan District NYG T-shirt! Plan to wear them on Sunday, July 14th! That is the day of our Michigan District Event at Concordia University, St. […]
The 67th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will be held in Tampa, Florida July 20-25, 2019. Information regarding nominations, resolutions, the national offering, and more can be found at lcms.org. Convention Livestream
