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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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Six Mission Minutes: Breath-Giving
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Putting the YLI into Practice at Camp Lutherwood
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Concordia University System Scholarships
Concordia University System is offering $5,000 Scholarship Vouchers for LCMS students enrolled in church work preparatory programs at Concordia University System schools.

Join Us in Prayer Along with Church of All Nations, Hong Kong
Greetings in Christ Jesus, whose call to proclaim the gospel sends his servants all over the world. Indeed, Isaiah’s words are being fulfilled in Christ Jesus, “Sing to the Lord
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