The NALC Staff Blog that shares updates from the road, important information, and featured devotions.
“Evangeliphobia” is not a real word, but it does describe a real fear. Just the thought of talking to people, outside of their inner circle, about something as intimate as faith can induce an almost catatonic state in some of our most faithful members. Why is this? A very real possibility is that the Church itself has conditioned this reaction by attempting evangelism without first focusing on discipleship. Continue reading “Evangeliphobia – An Unnatural Fear of the Word “Evangelism””
With so many requests regarding New Starts and Church Planting in the NALC, we will be hosting a webinar/video conference meeting Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 7:00 PM EST. Pastor Brad Hales would love for you to join him! Continue reading “New Starts Info Meeting”
The Academy continues to strive to inspire congregations and leaders to embrace the NALC’s Core Value – Mission Driven.
During February’s session of The Academy, we dove deep into some of the foundational and practical elements of leadership, also keeping before us what it means to help people recognize and trust God’s voice and character through the Word of God. The NALC’s Renewal Team is excited to deliver a series of resources during the remainder of February that both challenge and open the NALC to the work of the Holy Spirit in our ministry and mission.
As baptized disciples of Jesus Christ, living members of His body, our “mission” is to share the good news of His saving death and resurrection with those living in darkness, fear and godlessness, bringing the kingdom—His risen presence—near so that, through God’s Word and Holy Spirit, they may become his followers, baptized into His Church, disciples, with us, in the Kingdom of God. Continue reading “The Academy – February 2019”
I am struck by the beauty and simplicity of Psalm 30. Is there a more complete prayer in such few words than here in verse two? This verse sums up the entirety of our stories. As David prays these words, he calls on God by name as he cries out, addressing the depth of our brokenness. And in the same breath, healing. For we have a great God who saves, who gives us the chance to live again. What a gift from God is prayer! Continue reading “Persistence in Prayer”
With so many requests regarding New Starts and Church Planting in the NALC, we will be hosting a webinar/video conference meeting Thursday, January 31, 2018 at 7:00 PM EST. Pastor Brad Hales would love for you to join him! Continue reading “New Starts Info Meeting”
It’s amazing how many times peace is mentioned in the Bible. Concordances indicate the word is used 429 times in the King James Version of the Bible. Continue reading “Peace On Earth – And In Our Hearts, Homes, and Churches”
Dear Disciples of Christ Jesus,
Martin Luther had much more to say about Mary, the mother of our Lord, than Joseph. Yet Luther gives thanks for this guardian of our Lord. He commends Joseph as a saint who strengthens our faith by his faithful obedience, his sacrificial love for Mary and his protective care for Jesus. Continue reading “A Christmas Message – Quiet Joseph Is An Example Of Faithfulness And Discipleship”
With so many requests regarding New Starts and Church Planting in the NALC, we will be hosting a webinar/video conference meeting Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 7:00 PM EST. Pastor Brad Hales would love for you to join him! Continue reading “New Starts Info Meeting”
Dear disciples of Jesus throughout the North American Lutheran Church:
The season of Advent is a wondrous time of preparation and anticipation. I encourage you to immerse yourself in this season, instead of enduring it as a necessary requirement in order to get to Christmas — the true focus of our energy and attention. One of the key figures in this season is John the Baptist and his message and ministry. Continue reading “Advent – A Time to Point to Jesus”
