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The District President oversees the District staff and provides ecclesiastical supervision to all church workers, and carries out the duties assigned in the synodical bylaws (Constitution Art. XI; Synod Bylaws 4.4.1ff.).
The focus for ministry is clearly stated by the District Board of Director’s Statement of Mission: “The Northwest District exists so that congregations and church workers live fully as committed followers of Jesus to reach the lost, disciple the saved, and be essential participants and witnesses in their communities.”
Note: The LCMS is organized primarily as a structure of influence. Article VII of the LCMS Constitution makes this explicit: “In the relation to its members the Synod is not an ecclesiastical government exercising legislative or coercive powers, and with respect to the individual congregation’s right of self-government it is but an advisory body. Accordingly, no resolution of the Synod imposing anything upon the individual congregation is of binding force if it is not in accordance with the Word of God or if it appears to be inexpedient as far as the condition of a congregation is concerned.” Thus, district staff and work are structured in a way to support the ministry focus of leaders “on the ground” as they follow the direction of the Holy Spirit through the Word of God.
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Episode 55: “Sent to Love, Love to Send!” Zabdi and Elizabeth Lopez on Marriage and Ministry
NOWLeading · “Sent to Love, Love to Send!” Zabdi and Elizabeth Lopez on Marriage and Ministry Pastor Zabdi Lopez grew up in Mexico. His wife Elizabeth grew up in the
Episode 54: NOW Start Network: Amy Schweim, Resiliency, Community Resource Centers, Coffee Shops, and Christ
NOWLeading · NOW Start Network: Amy Schweim, Resiliency, Community Resource Centers, Coffee Shops, and Christ Mike Von Behren (NOW Start Network Cultivator) interviews Amy Schweim, DCE, MSc., Director of Outreach
Episode 53: NOW Start Network: Gerod Bass shares “Connecting with Your Community Through the Arts and Theater”
NOWLeading · NOW Start Network: Gerod Bass shares “Connecting with Your Community Through the Arts and Theater” Mike Von Behren (NOW Start Network Cultivator) interviews Gerod Bass, DCE, Worship Arts
Episode 52: NOW Start Network: Mayan-Latino Pastor Ruberto Ek Yah “God Raises Up Workers for His Harvest”
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
Episode 51: CONVENTION 2022–NOW District President Invites Memories of Concordia University
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
Episode 50: CONVENTION 2022–NOW District President Highlights the NOW District Leadership Initiative (L.I.)
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
Episode 49: CONVENTION 2022–NOW District President Provides Update on Task Force to Study Racism
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
Episode 48: CONVENTION 2022–Important Updates For NOW District Convention
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
Episode 47: NOW Start Network: Get Inspired! “Withness” in Witness — New Starts for Diverse Communities
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,
