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Making Disciples in a Post-COVID World
We all want to see disciples making disciples. After all, that’s our co-mission with Jesus. In our context at Our Savior (Tacoma, Washington), COVID affirmed what we always knew: Relationships

‘I Didn’t Realize I Was Burning Out’
It’s no question that ministry is challenging. The daily demands can take its toll on any leader. So how can we help meet these challenges with fresh resources? Consider… Off-Ramp

An Update on Concordia University Ann Arbor
Dear Friends in Jesus, About three weeks ago we first heard reports of financial challenges at Concordia University Ann Arbor and the effects on its sister school, Concordia University Wisconsin.

2024 Pastors’ Wives Retreat Delivers Encouragement, Support
On Feb. 2-4, a total of 17 NOW District pastors’ wives – along with a couple of excellent presenters – gathered to enjoy a refreshing weekend together in Tigard, Oregon.

Empower Your Church’s Growth Journey with NCD
Natural Church Development (NCD) is rooted in both natural and Biblical principles of growth, reflecting the ways in which God nurtures and develops His creation and His church. NCD provides

Jim Scriven Honored as LEA’s Christus Magister
LEA’s board of directors selected Jim Scriven to receive its top honor, the Christus Magister Award. Since 1965, this most prestigious Lutheran Education Association award has been presented to Lutheran

Hablar La Verdad En Amor: A Spanish Version of ‘Speaking the Truth in Love’
Speaking the Truth in Love… in Spanish. “Hablar La Verdad En Amor.” That’s right – we are excited to introduce a new version of the 2022 “Speaking the Truth in

NOWLeading Podcast: President Linnemann Shares ‘The Heart of Ministry’
Listen in for a new and very important NOWLeading Podcast episode: Paul Linnemann looks back on his almost 15 years of ministry as District President. He recently announced his early

First Vice President Rev. Mike Von Behren Accepts Call to Serve as NOW District President
NOTE OF UPCOMING EVENTS: Join us for a retirement open house for President Linnemann and the installation service for Mike Von Behren. Please keep checking these event pages, as more
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