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Mission in the Mitten
2.3 Called to Ordinary Faithfulness: All Pastors Conference 2026 Preview | Mission in the Mitten
Mission in the Mitten
2.2 More Than a Mountaintop: District High School Youth Gathering Recap | Mission in the Mitten
Mission in the Mitten
2.1 Passing it On: Wisdom from Three District Presidents | Mission in the Mitten
Michigan District Podcast
BONUS EPISODE | Leadership in the Lutheran Church: Insights from Joel Biermann
Latest Blog Posts
Artificial Intelligence and the Church
In writing this article, I gave ChatGPT the following prompt: “From the perspective of an LCMS Lutheran, give me six ways that AI can be used in church work and three cautions when implementing any sort of AI.” What follows is the response, with my additions or clarifications in italics.
Meditations
Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18). Paul’s words seem impossible at first glance.
Ten Ways to Thank Church Workers
October is Church Worker Appreciation month. Our LCMS church workers—pastors; deaconesses; teachers; missionaries; and directors of Christian education, outreach, parish music and family life ministry—work tirelessly on behalf of the Church in service to all of us. Let’s be sure to show our gratitude. No gesture is too small!
Help Bring Education Scholarships to Michigan Families
Beginning in January of 2027, individuals who donate to an approved Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) may receive a federal tax credit of up to $1,700. However, the State of Michigan must first opt into the program.