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Through the Lens: Two Special NOW District Celebrations – Part 1: District President Retirement
Let’s celebrate together! May 25 and 26 were important days in the NOW District, as we first said farewell to retiring President Paul Linnemann and his amazing wife Cindy, and
Learning to ‘Sow, Grow, Go’ at the 2024 Puget Sound Middle School Gathering
A total of 51 youth, adults and volunteers (representing 11 churches) from all over the Puget Sound region came together at Camp Arnold near Eatonville, Washington at the end of
Helping Leaders and Ministries Accelerate Good Change Through Coaching
Looking to accelerate good change and follow-through? We got you! There are excellent options available for NOW District ministries and leaders searching for skillful coaching during critical moments of transition
Collaboration, Research Leads to Pastoral Formation Paper
At the invitation of the faculty of the two LCMS Seminaries, the three West Coast District Presidents prepared and delivered a “white paper” to the Council of Presidents and representatives
Join the Choir for the District President Installation Service
A Choir is Being Formed for Northwest District President Von Behren’s Installation on May 26 Lend your voices! Incoming Northwest District President Michael Von Behren’s installation will be held at
A Farewell Message from President Paul Linnemann
May 2024 Dear Friends in Jesus, I am addressing you this way advisedly – you are my dear friends in Christ. That’s a reality I’ve been considering and cherishing during
Renewal and Community: Inside the CP&R Retreat Experience
Center for Prayer & Renewal (CP&R) is the official prayer ministry of the NOW District. For those unfamiliar with this group, they write weekly prayers for the NOW Facebook page,
New Community Care Grant Available Now!
Big announcement: A new grant focused on caring for our communities just launched! Ready to learn more? Download the Community Care Grant guidelines. The COVID-19 Community Care Grant has been
Two Important Events to Celebrate NOW District Leaders
Big changes are ahead as we make the transition to a new NOW District President. And you are invited to the celebrations! Join us for two very special events coming
Easter 2024: ‘Were Not Our Hearts Burning Within Us?’
(The two disciples) asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” – Luke 24:32
Helping Congregations Discern Their Calling
The NOW District’s Kris Kunkel recently accepted a role as Vice President of Ministry Solutions at LCEF. So what exactly does this mean? As VP of Ministry Solutions for the
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.
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