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December 2016
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- “What if it were always winter and never Christmas?” – A Christmas message from Bishop Bradosky
- NALC Pastors Conference is Feb. 14-16
- Life Conference precedes March for Life
- Bringing the Light of the World to Muslim refugees – Translation of Catechism explains Christian faith in their own language
- November ordinations
- “Whose responsibility is mission?” by Pastor Gemechis Buba
- Church Planting and Renewal Conference
- NALS-TSM celebrate Luther Bowl victory
- “The all-too-human church” – “Ministry Matters” by Pastor David Wendel
- “Addressing generational challenges” by Pastor Don Brandt
- Faithwebbing.com update
- Congregations seeking pastors
November 2016
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- NALC Disaster Response hurricane relief efforts continue in North Carolina
- Hurricane Matthew response in Haiti
- Bibles and blankets for disaster relief
- “Advent – A time for teaching the faith” — Message from Bishop Bradosky
- Martin Luther exhibits celebrate 500th anniversary of Reformation
- Faith in Action Day sent church members into their community
- Mission Finder centralizes mission resources
- Speakers are announced for Church Planting and Renewal Conference
- Emmanuel Abraham served as leader in both church and state in Ethiopia
- “A testimony from a ‘None’” — “In Pursuit of the Great Commission” by Pastor Don Brandt
- NALC Pastors Conference is Feb. 14-16
- Women of NALC consider revised guidelines
- “Love, respect and good communication” — “Ministry Matters” by Pastor David Wendel
- Advent devotions by Pastor Wendel
October 2016
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- Responding to Hurricane Matthew
- NALC stewardship materials available online
- “The Pastor Is In”
- NALC internship sites needed
- “Formation and Re-formation” – Message from Bishop Bradosky
- NALC Pastors Conference is Feb. 14-16
- LCMS, LCC and NALC leaders release Joint Statement on Scripture
- Women of NALC consider revised Guidelines
- “Living and Growing in Kingdom of Jesus” webinar training series
- NALC Mission Finder resource
- NALC Church Planting Conference
- NALC Life Conference
- World Mission Prayer League is seeking new global workers
- NALC provides sample policies for congregations to protect religious liberty
- “Comforting the Afflicted” – Ministry Matters by Pastor David Wendel
- Florida church hosts Martin Luther Center, Reformation artifacts
- Faithwebbing.com Youth Ministry update by Gary Pecuch
- Congregations seeking to call NALC pastors
September 2016
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- “Overflowing with Generosity” – NALC Stewardship Emphasis Resources available for congregational use
- Water Mission project for Rafiki Africa in Kenya in final phase of fundraising
- Theologians Without Borders – Celebrating graduation at Leadstar Theological College in Ethiopia
- South Carolina church shares the Gospel in the Dominican Republic
- “Visionary Leadership” – Message from Bishop Bradosky
- NALC Pastors Conference is Feb. 14-16
- Church Planting Conference
- Mission Resources Update
- “Living and Growing in Kingdom of Jesus” webinar training series
- “FaithWebbing” update from Gary Pecuch
- “The Pastor and the Congregation’s Vision for Mission” – Ministry Matters by Pastor David Wendel
- NALC Life Conference
August 2016
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- Coverage of the 2016 NALC Convocation and the Braaten-Benne Lectures in Theology, which gathered Aug. 9-12 in Anaheim, California.
July 2016
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- NALC Disaster Response responding to flooding in West Virginia and Texas
- NALC Convocation to meet Aug. 10-12 in Anaheim, Calif.
- Nominees for NALC Executive Council, Court of Adjudication, and Board of Regents (click here to download Nominating Committee Report for 2016 NALC Convocation including biographical information on nominees)
- Braaten-Benne Lectures to focus on Person of Christ
- “Holy God, Holy Lives, Holy Spirit” — Message from Bishop John Bradosky
- NALC reconfiguring staff offices
- NALC pastors teach in Malawi, Africa
- NALC-Canada Section nominees
- Malawi Orphan Care Project
- “Lessons on Leadership from the Sergeant Major of the Army” — Ministry Matters by Pastor David Wendel
- Daily devotions are on NALC website
- Youth and Family Ministry update
- NALC congregations seeking pastors
June 2016
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- North American Lutheran Seminary celebrates graduation of four seminarians
- Nominees for NALC Executive Council, Court of Adjudication, and Board of Regents (click here to download Nominating Committee Report for 2016 NALC Convocation including biographical information on nominees).
- ‘Holy God, Holy Lives’ is theme for 2016 NALC Convocation
- “Faith is made whole in community” — Introduction to Mission Festival theme
- Braaten-Benne Lectures to focus on Person of Christ
- “Giving and Forgiving” — Message from Bishop Bradosky
- NALC Life-2-Life Discipleship Team
- NALC Disaster Response update
- “Call of a Pastor vs. ‘Hiring and Firing'” — Ministry Matters by Pastor David Wendel
- Part-time Clergy Corps — Ministry to Smaller and Part-Time Congregations
- Mission Resources are available. — Missions Update from Pastor Gemechis Buba
- Maddie Benson joins NALC staff
- Youth and Family Ministry update
May 2016
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- Ten nominated for North American Lutheran Seminary board
- Nominees for NALC Executive Council (Click here to download Nominating Committee Report for 2016 NALC Convocation including biographical information on nominees)
- NALC Aging Network webinars
- Seminary Month calls for NALS support
- ‘Holy God, Holy Lives’ is theme for 2016 NALC Convocation
- Braaten-Benne Lectures to focus on Person of Christ
- Speaking on discipleship in Slovakia — Message from Bishop Bradosky
- Multi-National Mission and Leadership Conference
- Update on Pastor Didi Panzo’s work in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- NALC Network blog to feature mission updates from the road
- Maintaining Unity — Ministry Matters by Pastor David Wendel
- Encouraging Biblical Devotions — “In Pursuit of the Great Commission” by Pastor Don Brandt
- NALC Daily devotions available online
- faithwebbing.com update.
April 2016
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- Bishop Bradosky’s Easter Message
- “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” – Message from Bishop Bradosky
- Church leaders meet.
- Canadian Rockies Theological Conference
- ‘Holy God, Holy Lives’ is theme for 2016 NALC Convocation
- Nominations needed for NALC positions
- Braaten-Benne Lectures to focus on Person of Christ
- A home visit in rural China
- Haitian pastors are making disciples with support of NALC congregation
- Engaging the Aging – NALC Aging Network: Equipping congregations for ministry with older adults
- How NALC congregations can help when disaster strikes
- Faith Webbing update
- “Preach the Word in season and out of season and preach only the Word of God.” – Ministry Matters by Pastor David Wendel
March 2016
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- Pastor Didi Panzo begins work in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Nominations open for Executive Council, Court of Adjudication, and NALS Board of Regents
- Congregations ratify amendments
- Annual Reports from congregations
- Speakers announced for Braaten-Benne Lectures in Theology
- ‘Holy God, Holy Lives’ is theme for 2016 NALC Convocation
- Youth Encounter ending its ministry
- Rod Dreher and Peter Leithart to speak at Canadian Rockies Theological Conference
- “How Easy It Is to Be Distracted.” – Message from Bishop Bradosky
- Journey of St. Elias Christian Church
- “A Pastor Must Be Found Trustworthy.” – “Ministry Matters” by Pastor David Wendel
- Multi-National Mission and Leadership Conference is April 11-13
- Thrivent Choice Dollars deadline is March 31
- List of Congregations seeking NALC pastors is online
- “What about our ‘Back-door’ Losses?” – “In Pursuit of the Great Commission” by Pastor Don Brandt
- Church Planting and Renewal Conference in Virginia
- “Faith Webbing” update
February 2016
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- “Keeping Your Eyes Fixed on Jesus.” — Message from Bishop Bradosky
- Registration opens for 2016 Convocation
- Braaten-Benne Lectures to focus on Person of Christ
- Photos from 2016 NALC Pastors Conference
- Reformation Sites Tour and Study
- Youth Ministry Coaching
- Rod Dreher and Peter Leithart to speak at Canadian Rockies Theological Conference
- Multi-National Mission and Leadership Conference is set for April 11-13
- Theologians without Borders — Ummata
- Photos from 2016 March for Life
- “Jesus says, ‘Feed and Tend My Sheep.’”— “Ministry Matters” by Pastor David Wendel
- Water Mission Sunday is April 24
- List of Congregations seeking NALC pastors
- Annual Reports to NALC from congregations
January 2016
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- Daily devotions now available on NALC website
- 2016 NALC Pastors Conference is Feb. 2-4 in Orlando — “The Lord, His Church and Ministry”
- Congregations consider ratification
- Mission trip to Congo
- Tools of the Trade in a Mission-Driven Culture
- Epiphany – Making Christ Known — A Message from Bishop John Bradosky
- NALC youth ministry resources offered by faithwebbing.com
- On Pastors and Pastoral Leadership — “Ministry Matters” by Pastor David Wendel
- NALS ends relationship with Gordon-Conwell
- Letter of Counsel on Marriage and Religious Freedom
- March for Life is Jan. 22