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Helping Congregations Discern Their Calling

The NOW District’s Kris Kunkel recently accepted a role as Vice President of Ministry Solutions at LCEF. So what exactly does this mean? As VP of Ministry Solutions for the

Making Disciples in a Post-COVID World

We all want to see disciples making disciples. After all, that’s our co-mission with Jesus. In our context at Our Savior (Tacoma, Washington), COVID affirmed what we always knew: Relationships

‘I Didn’t Realize I Was Burning Out’

It’s no question that ministry is challenging. The daily demands can take its toll on any leader. So how can we help meet these challenges with fresh resources? Consider… Off-Ramp

An Update on Concordia University Ann Arbor

Dear Friends in Jesus, About three weeks ago we first heard reports of financial challenges at Concordia University Ann Arbor and the effects on its sister school, Concordia University Wisconsin.

Empower Your Church’s Growth Journey with NCD

Natural Church Development (NCD) is rooted in both natural and Biblical principles of growth, reflecting the ways in which God nurtures and develops His creation and His church. NCD provides

Jim Scriven Honored as LEA’s Christus Magister

LEA’s board of directors selected Jim Scriven to receive its top honor, the Christus Magister Award. Since 1965, this most prestigious Lutheran Education Association award has been presented to Lutheran

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