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Creating ‘Undeniable Bonds’ at the NOW Pastors’ Wives Retreat
The wives of area NOW District pastors gathered again this year in Tigard, Oregon for a weekend of refreshment, friendship, food, fun, and time studying the words of our great
Six Mission Minutes: God’s Love Knows No Borders
Immigration has been a hot topic in the news in recent months. Those headlines stoke fears. They elicit fear over who may be coming to our country and fear of
Rebooting Campus Ministry at the University of Washington
In April 2024, Rev. Dillon Weber was called from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis to begin a more intentional effort of re-establishing an LCMS campus ministry at the University of Washington
Pulse Check: How is Your Wellness?
It’s time for a leadership pulse check in the new year! The NOW District Wellness Wheel Annual Self-Assessment was designed precisely for that purpose: as a tool to be revisited
Explore Leadership and Coaching in the New Year
Make 2025 your year for professional development through coaching! Navigating change and pursuing growth in ministry can feel overwhelming, but the NOW District is here to help leaders and ministries
Prayers and Support for Victims of Southern California Wildfires
01/29/2025 UPDATE on wildfires from Pacific Southwest District: Click here for more information from the PSD. Spiritual First Aid trained volunteers beginning to serve Last week more than 200 individuals
Christmas Traditions and an Unlikely Tree
I imagine you have a Christmas tree in your home this year. There is probably even one at the church you attend. Why? What do trees have to do with
LMSN Sends Pumpkins (and Love) to Care Centers
With the help of a 2023 NOW District Catalyst Grant, Lutheran Ministry Services Northwest (LMSN) started a campaign encouraging congregations to adopt a care center in their area. This “adoption”
Kuna Lutheran Church Puts Down Roots
Big things are happening in Kuna. We repeat: Big things are happening in Kuna. On Sunday, Nov. 17, Kuna Lutheran Church in Kuna, Idaho welcomed visitors from near and far
‘Color Me Thankful’: A Thanksgiving Message and Video
Greetings in Christ, Here we are entering the holidays, a time of gratitude. Can you describe what you are grateful for this holiday season? You are likely used to asking,
Special Grant Opportunity Available for NOW District Pastors
A partnership between the NOW District, LCEF, and Lilly Endowment Inc. has made a new grant available for three NOW pastors in 2025 called the Ministerial Excellence Fund (MEF). Applications
YLI Report Intro Letter from President Von Behren
October 2024, Servants of the Lord Jesus in the NOW District, The Psalmist rounds out his prayerful song in Psalm 48 with the hope that the promise of God’s steadfast
MAP-West Coast: 10 Years in the Making
October 2024 marks a monumental point for the NOW District: the 10-year anniversary of MAP-West Coast! If you’re not familiar, MAP was created by the three West Coast districts of
A Special Gathering for NOW Pastors’ Wives
Dear Pastor Wives in the NOW District, You are officially invited to the 2025 Pastors’ Wives Retreat! Picture yourself arriving at the Embassy Suites by Hilton at Washington Square… familiar
Six Mission Minutes Episode 5: The Lord is Good!
Psalm 100:5 says the “Lord is Good. His steadfast love endures forever.” However, we often hear the phrase, or see it on our t-shirts, “life is good.” Peter was wearing
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