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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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Legacy Discussion Guide 5 VIDEO: Missio Dei
The Missio Dei – Building on God's Mission Foundation from Northwest District LCMS on Vimeo.
Legacy Discussion Guide 6 VIDEO: Marks of Congregational Decline
Legacy Video 6: Marks of Congregational Decline from Northwest District LCMS on Vimeo.
Legacy Discussion Guide 7 VIDEO: What Does It Mean to Leave a Legacy?
Legacy Video 7: What it Means to Leave a Legacy (ownership to stewardship) from Northwest District LCMS on Vimeo.
Essential Participants Study 1: VIDEO
This is the first video segment that accompanies the Essential Participants in Our Communities: Targets for Ministry in the Northwest discussion guides. It includes clips from the 2015 NOW District
Essential Participants Study 2: VIDEO
This video focuses on “Intentionally Engaging People in Our Communities.” A couple of real-life scenarios show the impact of reaching out to those around you. This is the second video
Essential Participants Study 3: VIDEO
This video highlights four congregations in the District, and examines the unique characteristics that must be considered when attempting to build bridges — rural, metro, small city, medium city. The
Essential Participants Study 4: VIDEO
This is the fourth video segment that accompanies the “Essential Participants in Our Communities: Targets for Ministry in the Northwest” discussion guides. It includes clips from the 2015 NOW District
