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LCEF Honors Susan Olson with the Haake Leadership Award
This past November, retired Northwest District LCEF Vice President Susan Olson was honored with the esteemed 2023 Arthur C. Haake Leadership Award. The award recognizes individuals who exemplify outstanding service
Another Year, Another Group of MAP Pastors Equipped for Ministry
In 2014, the NOW District partnered with the CNH and PSD districts to launch a shared, practical, on-the-job training for first-call pastors called Ministry Applied Practice MAP–West Coast. Now heading
Our Wonderful Life in Christ
A Christmas Message Video from President Paul Linnemann, December, 2023. Our Wonderful Life in Christ from Northwest District LCMS.
‘He Brought Church to Bear Creek’
On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, a brush fire in Molalla, Oregon forced the evacuation of Bear Creek Memory Care. The fire was controlled quickly and residents were able to return.
Sabbatical: ‘One Way To Prolong a Pastor In Ministry’
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
Take the Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) Survey!
It’s here! The Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) Survey was created to help capture vital behaviors that will lead youth, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to become effective leaders
Reviving the Concordia Christmas Chorale
One of the most memorable events at Concordia College/University each year was the annual Christmas Chorale. When graduates and community members reminisce about Concordia, the Christmas Chorale nearly always comes
Episode 58: NOW Start Network: Jeremiah Drelleshak–“From DCE to Barber, Open Wide the Doors!”
Jeremy Lucke and Ty Schommer (NOW Start Network Cultivators) interview Jeremiah Drelleshak, DCE, about his journey serving families in a congregation to serving families as a barber in his community
The History of BSLC HOP Day
In the summer of 2021, our congregation (Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Boise, Idaho) held a Resuming Ministries gathering as a way to re-engage after our COVID period. A number
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