Our week of learning more about church workers in our District for “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” wraps up with a feature on pastors. These shepherds of our congregations work hard to bring us Word and Sacrament ministry. Today, read about Rev. Sam Powell. This native of Missouri attended Concordia, Nebraska...

“Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” continues today by highlighting Deaconess Ministry. Deaconesses share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through works of mercy, spiritual care, and teaching the Christian faith. They can serve in missions, congregations, and other organizations like hospitals, retirement communities, and more. So let us introduce you to Deaconess...

We are halfway through celebrating our church workers as part of “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers”.  A very beautiful aspect of our Lutheran services is the first article gift of music.  Directors of Parish Music, kantors, choir leaders, organists, and more work hard to create music that enhances and supports our...

A Different Path, But Still Useful Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry.  2 Timothy 4:11 There are a variety of paths to service in the Church.  Some are led by the Spirit from an early age toward such service.  For...