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Toolkits provide helpful resources for leaders in the field. There are no “silver bullets” to face complex challenges. Instead, what is required by leaders and ministry groups is the following:
- Dedication to meet and pray together consistently,
- Focus on listening to one another, and,
- Willingness to identify pathways forward together.
Toolkits are part of the solution for leaders doing their best work together. When used in the environment described above, toolkits provide direction and a common vision built on prayer and discussion.
Legacy Discussion Guide 1 Video: What is a Congregation and why are we here?
Legacy Discussion Guide 2 Video: Is Our Congregation Immortal?
Legacy Discussion Guide 3 Video: Understanding the Congregation Life Cycle
Legacy Discussion Guide 4 Video: Healthy Practices to Encourage Congregation Legacy
Legacy Discussion Guide 5 Video: Missio Dei
Legacy Discussion Guide 6 VIDEO: Marks of Congregational Decline
Legacy Discussion Guide 7 VIDEO: What Does It Mean to Leave a Legacy?
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Calling Congregations and Pastoral Calls
Updated January 2026
Servant-Leadership in the NOW District
A printable PDF on servant-leadership from NOW District President Mike Von Behren.

Six Mission Minutes: Partakers in Grace – Partners in the Gospel
Wherever partakers in the grace of Jesus partner together in the mission of Jesus, the compassionate love of our God is spread to more and more people. That was true
Lutherhaven Summer Staff Positions
Apply for a summer staff position at Camp Lutherhaven in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho! Looking for applicants who: Have a loving, growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Have a willingness to work
Lay Deacon Guideline Introductory Video
Newly updated Lay Deacon Guidelines were introduced in December 2025. The NOW District President’s Office, working with the NOW Vice Presidents with input from the NOW Circuit Visitors, created these

