The NALC Staff Blog that shares updates from the road, important information, and featured devotions.
For those pastors interested in learning more about what it means to be “discipleship coached,” there will be a special seminar offered on Monday, Jan. 30, prior to the NALC Pastors Conference. Continue reading “Discipleship Coaching Seminar”
Reading the Word of God, a daily Bible reading guide, has been prepared for Lutherans to use over the next three years. Continue reading “Reading The Word of God”
Again and again, we hear that one of the greatest blessings in the North American Lutheran Church is the annual Pastors Conference. Continue reading “Discipleship, Leadership, and the NALC Pastor”
When representatives of the North American Lutheran Church and The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod started meeting together over five years ago, it was decided that the group would sponsor a book of essays on the proper distinction of God’s Law from his Gospel. Continue reading “LCMS & NALC Dialogue Produces New Book on Law & Gospel”
This is the third in a series of articles on temples, priests and church buildings by Pastor Mark Chavez, NALC General Secretary. Continue reading “Temples and Priests – Before and After Christ’s Resurrection”
Many people are observing the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017, but Pastor Paul Arnold may be outdoing them all.
The pastor of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of West Palm Beach, Florida, has been collecting Reformation memorabilia for many years. He is now sharing his extensive collection with visitors to the Martin Luther Center created by his congregation. Continue reading “Remembering the Reformation”
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we approach the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, I am sharing with you portions of an article I was asked to write about the need for reform in the Church today. Continue reading “The Need for Reform in the Church Today”
One of the lay members of the council asked a question in response to reports related to our relationships with Lutherans in Ethiopia and Tanzania, as well as our commitment to the Global Confessional and Missional Lutheran Forum (hosted in conjunction with our Lutheran Week). Continue reading “Why The NALC Is Involved in International Relationships”
“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” ~ Matthew 18:15-20
Continue reading “The Nature of Christian Relationships – Fair or Unfair Has Nothing to Do With It”
Easter is not just a day, but also a season — at the very center of the Church year and our life together in Christ. Continue reading “Jesus Goes Ahead of Us”
