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Dive Into Best Practices Conference Videos
The annual Best Practices in Ministry Conference was held last month at Christ Church Lutheran in Phoenix, Arizona. It was once again an event like no other — teams and
Episode 56: Equipping Leaders… Anywhere and Everywhere — A New Era Dawns for Mission Training Center
NOWLeading · Equipping Leaders… Anywhere and Everywhere — A New Era Dawns for Mission Training Center Jonathan and Dust share fun stories, a brief history of MTC, and look at
Episode 55: “Sent to Love, Love to Send!” Zabdi and Elizabeth Lopez on Marriage and Ministry
NOWLeading · “Sent to Love, Love to Send!” Zabdi and Elizabeth Lopez on Marriage and Ministry Pastor Zabdi Lopez grew up in Mexico. His wife Elizabeth grew up in the
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
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