Rev. Brandon Metcalf talks with Steph and Andy about his strategies for family ministry and why men play a vital role in the church and home.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S9Ep5. Family is Foundational | Rev. Dr. Todd Biermann
Rev. Dr. Todd Biermann joins Andy and Steph to talk about why family is so important in Christian theology and gives us simple habits that can make families stronger in both faith and love.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S9Ep4. Family Ministry & Intergenerational Community | Deborah Jurchen
How does intergenerational connectedness impact family ministry?
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S9Ep3. Benchmarks of Faith | Mark Cook
Learn how recognizing milestones and benchmarks in the faith lead to healthy spiritual development for children and adults alike!
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S9Ep2. What is Family Discipleship? | Rev. Dan Galchutt
Rev. Dan Galchutt talks about the privilege of parents to pass down the faith to their children, and how the setting of the home is a prime training ground for young believers.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S9Ep1. LCMS Family Ministry | Rev. Andy Becker
In this episode, Steph welcomes the newest co-host to Friends for Life – Rev. Andy Becker – as he shares his role with LCMS Family Ministry and introduces Season 9.
God’s Mission Here: S8Ep6. Members of One Body | Rev. Michael Meyer and Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe
Rev. Michael Meyer and Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe discuss the assimilation and incorporation of all members of the congregation so they might joyfully embrace their place in the body of Christ.
God’s Mission Here: S8Ep5. Shepherding Our Strays | Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe and Rev. Clark Jahnke
Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe and Rev. Clark Jahnke, Pastor of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in West Fargo, North Dakota, discuss the often-sensitive nature of ministering to inactive members, the impact of the pandemic on this ministry area, and the blessings of creating a team to engage this important work together.
God’s Mission Here: S8Ep4. Connect to Disciple | Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe and Rev. Derek Mathers
Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe and Rev. Derek Mathers, Mission Executive to the English District, discuss outreach in today’s church, easy ways for congregations to be more connected to the community around them, and the importance of intentionality.
God’s Mission Here: S8Ep3. Serving in God’s Mission | Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe and Rev. Patrick Galligar
Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe and Rev. Patrick Galligar, Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Lecanto, Florida, discuss the unique dynamics at play in every congregation, the blessings of consensus building, and the importance of planning for the future.