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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,
Episode 46: NOW Start Network: The Manna Project (Helping People Facing Food Scarcity through A New Start)
NOWLeading · NOW Start Network: The Manna Project (Helping People Facing Food Scarcity through A New Start) Jeremy Lucke (NOW Start Network Cultivator) interviews Eric and Dennis of The Manna
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