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.
God’s Mission Here: S8Ep2. Every One His Witness | Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe and Rev. Dr. Mark Wood
Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe and Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, the creator of Every One His Witness, discuss LASSIE (listen, ask, seek, share, invite, encourage), Head/Heart/Hands, and Vocation as components of Lutheran evangelism.
God’s Mission Here: S8Ep1. Introduction to LCMS Discipleship Ministry | Rev. Michael Meyer and Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe
Rev. Michael Meyer and Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe discuss resources that train Christians to share the Gospel effectively, conduct meaningful outreach in their communities, plan strategically for the future, reconnect inactive members, and incorporate all members into the body of Christ.
{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Hymn Sing with Sarah: Pentecost and Trinity Sunday
To mark the feasts of Pentecost and Trinity Sunday, Sarah’s digging into a dozen hymns associated with these holy days in a brand-new Hymn Sing episode.
{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Rachel’s Big Question: Should I Line Dry My Clothes?
Rachel’s taking the opportunity to ask a big question that turns out to be just a little more controversial than one might expect: Should I line dry my clothes?
{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Write This: “A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing” Hymn Stanzas
In honor of the Feast of the Ascension, the Ladies welcome listener submissions for a Write This challenge based around “A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing.”
{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} International Mission 101: LCMS Mission Work
What have you always wanted to know about LCMS International Missions (but were maybe afraid to ask)?
{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Kitchen Table Talk: Infant Faith
Chaplain Sean Daenzer returns to the Lounge to offer theological hope and comfort for those agonizing over these kinds of questions — comfort based not on human reason or empirical evidence, but on the sure Word of God.