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.
Concord Matters — Smalcald Articles: Part 3, Articles 14 & 15: Monastic Vows and Human Traditions
Rev. Ryan Fehrmann joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study monastic vows and human traditions.
{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.
Concord Matters — Smalcald Articles: Part 3, Articles 12 & 13: The Church and Justification
Rev. James Roemke joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the Church and justification.
{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?
Concord Matters — Smalcald Articles: Part 3, Articles 10 & 11: Ordination and Marriage of Priests
Rev. Adam DeGroot joins Rev. Brady Finnern to discuss ordination and the marriage of priests.