By Josh Daffern Many churches have a general mission statement that goes something like this: “To glorify God by making fully-devoted disciples of Jesus Christ.” By the way, that’s the mission statement […]
Mission in the Mitten
Trapp Grants Assist Northern Congregatio...
By Sue Sprang SYNOD – Nine congregations recently benefited from grants received from the North/West Lower Michigan Synod’s Trapp Endowment Fund. The Trapp family gifted the synod with the funds […]
Soccer…Jesus-style
By Sue Sprang SAGINAW – Sunshine, dedication, and lots of energy and enthusiasm helped to make Ascension Lutheran Church, Saginaw, 2018 Soccer Camp a success. Last year was the third […]
Keeping Christianity Weird – Embracing t
Michael Frost is an Australian theologian and author. He is the Director of the Tinsley Institute for Mission Study and Head of the Missiology Department at Morling College in Australia. […]
Seven Traits of Healthy Churches Today
By Thomas Rainer I am not the brightest bulb in the chandelier. Indeed, put me in a room with nine other people, and I am likely to be the tenth […]
Three Ways Churches Will Be Impacted in ...
By Thom Rainer Yes, I tend to be an optimist. I am not, however, that type of optimist who refuses to face reality. If you have been a reader of […]
Eight Unintended Consequences of Buildin...
By Thom Rainer I call it “the aftermath.” A church goes through an intense time of planning and fundraising to construct a new facility. Then the members participate in a […]
Samaritas Statement on U.S. Zero Toleran...
Current news reports are filled with stories about the enforcement and results of the U.S. Zero Tolerance Deterrent Policy. The children affected in this situation, including those who have been […]
Immigration Resources and Advocacy
Learn more about the ELCA’s response to the Trump Administration’s immigration policies and how you can be an advocate for these children and their families. We also invite you to read […]
A new direction
By Sue Sprang SYNOD – At this year’s synod assembly, The North/West Lower Michigan Synod bids a fond farewell to long-time synod office support staff member Margie Bauer. Bauer served […]