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Memorial Concert, Reunion Will Bring Concordia Alumni Together
A special musical experience is coming up this summer for the community, family, friends, and all who loved Concordia University Portland and its musical program. The Dale Fisk Memorial Concert
Oregon Pastors’ Wives, Prepare to Gather
Coming up this Spring, pastors’ wives will have the chance to officially meet together, worship, and enjoy some encouragement – all thanks to a group of women who were motivated
Because He Lives… An Easter Message from President Paul Linnemann
Easter 2023 Dear Friends in Jesus, Each year, the arrival of Holy Week offers us the opportunity to consider the deep love our heavenly Father has for us as we
LMSN’s Executive Director Receives Award for Outstanding Leadership
On Feb. 28, Don Sundene was awarded the Henry F. Wind Award for Outstanding Leadership in the field of Specialized Pastoral Ministry (SPM) by the LCMS Board of National Mission.
The Helping Hand of Prison Ministry
Prison ministry is a vital, important outreach in the LCMS. Because of this ministry, prisoners receive care, counseling, support, and meaningful materials. And for the families of prisoners, it provides
Mission Training Center Helps You Build a Better ‘Leadership Bench’
Best Practices in Ministry (BPM), a free conference hosted by Christ Church in Phoenix, was THE place to be this past February. Not only was the weather amazing — sunny
Episode 57: Mission Training Center (MTC): Building The Bench For Leadership On The West Coast
This is a recording of a presentation on MTC by Rev. Jonathan Priest, Director of Mission Training Center, at Best Practices for Ministry 2023, hosted by Christ Church, Phoenix. Mission
Get Ready to ‘Germinate’ with NOW Start Network
With a shovel turn of fertile earth (actually 10 or 12 shovels), a new homeless housing ministry sprouted at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Seattle, Washington at
Puget Sound Youth Gathering Brings Middle Schoolers Together
“In All Things” (Colossians 1:15-20) was the theme of the recent Middle School Youth Gathering for Puget Sound youth that was held March 11-12. The event was held at Lake
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