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NOWLeading · NOW Start Network: Mayan-Latino Pastor Ruberto Ek Yah “God Raises Up Workers for His Harvest” Mike Von Behren (NOW Start Network Cultivator) interviews Rev. Ruberto Ek Yah, of […]

NOWLeading · CONVENTION 2022–NOW District President Invites Memories of Concordia University Note: critical update! President Linnemann shares a story of how Concordia University, Portland, was a blessing to him as

NOWLeading · CONVENTION 2022–NOW District President Highlights the NOW District Leadership Initiative (L.I.) Note: critical update! President Linnemann highlights the NOW L.I. and invites every ministry to bring at least

NOWLeading · CONVENTION 2022–NOW District President Provides Update on Task Force to Study Racism Note: critical update! President Linnemann digs into the purpose of gathering in convention, and an appropriate

NOWLeading · CONVENTION 2022–Important Updates For NOW District Convention Note: critical update! President Linnemann introduces the theme for District Convention from Hebrews 13:8 and highlights key topics for convention including

NOWLeading · NOW Start Network: Get Inspired! “Withness” in Witness — New Starts for Diverse Communities Get Inspired! The Rev. Dr. John Arthur Nunes (former CEO of Lutheran World Relief,

NOWLeading · NOW Start Network: The Manna Project (Helping People Facing Food Scarcity through A New Start) Jeremy Lucke (NOW Start Network Cultivator) interviews Eric and Dennis of The Manna

NOWLeading · NOW Start Network: Starting New to Engage a New Community An interview with Rev. Kyle Blake of Longbeach, CA. Do we exist to serve the people who worship

NOWLeading · Get Looking! “I See In You” — Implementing The NOW Leadership Initiative (3rd in a Series) Get Looking! President Linnemann shares his own story of someone looking at

NOWLeading · Get Rolling! Launching The NOW Leadership Initiative (2nd in a Series) Get Rolling! “Lift Your Eyes: Raising Up Leaders for God’s Mission” is a new focus for the

NOWLeading · Get Started! Introducing The NOW Leadership Initiative (1st in a Series) Get Started! President Paul Linnemann introduces a brand-new initiative for the NOW District: “Lift Your Eyes: Raising

NOWLeading · NOW Start Network: Merging Two Congregations into One–A Story of Collaborative Leadership 7-17-21 A Story of Collaborative Leadership New starts aren’t always formed out of nothing — Sometimes