The Church has a more defined role to play in the present racial unrest. The unrest has exposed prejudices and biases which are exhibited in many ways. The Gospel-confessing Church—pictured by Jesus in Matthew 5:14, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden” (ESV)—has the privilege and […]
This is an invitation, for you and your spouse, to attend our New Church Worker Conference via Zoom for Ordained and Commissioned Workers New to the Michigan District. Our goal is to always connect, encourage, and support you in ministry.
The Alliance Defending Freedom will host a Webinar on the topic of the Equality Act on Wednesday, April 14 at 4 p.m. ET. Senior Counsel Greg Baylor, Director for Religious Schools and Government Affairs, will provide a briefing of the current legal and legislative landscape along with a detailed analysis of the Equality Act. He will be available […]
Have you ever experienced a time when something great happened to you that was totally unexpected? Of course you have! We serve a God who is full of blessings and surprises. That is what this year’s conference is going to explore His unexpected blessings. Our theme verse is Ezekiel 34:26b: “And I will make them […]
We live in a world full of darkness, and sometimes this darkness barges into the homes of our people in the form of abuse (alcoholism, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, etc). John writes: “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world … and though the world was made through him, the […]
Like it or not, COVID has impacted our lives and our ministry. The added challenges to our ministry among God’s people have been a difficult burden not only logistically, but also physically, mentally, and spiritually. In order to help God’s people find rest for their souls in Christ, we need to find rest for our own […]
This is a conference for Michigan District, LCMS Circuit Visitors. Please plan on wearing a mask at all times (except when eating/drinking), having your temperature checked upon arrival, and maintaining 6 ft distance from everyone at all times. If you do not feel well, stay home and join us on Zoom.
The Church is indeed set apart from the world (1 John 5:19–20). It seems as though that separation is becoming more prevalent every day, as we live among a culture and government that is becoming increasingly hostile to our faith and confession. How are we to respond? Where do we go from here? Dr. Korey […]
This workshop is focused on the effect of a robust, biblical understanding and confident exercise of prayer in the systems, life, and ministry of a congregation in transition. Dr. Bill Dasch, a LCMS full-time pastor for 42 years who now leads a full-time prayer ministry, will share his theological, psychological, and experiential insights into prayer as systemic […]
