By Bishop Bruce Ough and Rev. Susan Nienaber It is possible to revitalize our mainline congregations and denominational structures. And it is happening all around us, in spite of the […]
The task of transformation
By Sue Sprang PORTAGE/KALAMAZOO – There are congregations where mission seems to be the norm – and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Portage is one of them. One of […]
Pinpricks of hope, part 2
By Sue Sprang LANSING/PINE RIDGE – “Pinpricks of hope” is a two-part article about a mission trip made by members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lansing to the Pine Ridge […]
Abounding faith, part 3
By Sue Sprang WYOMING, MI – The “Abounding faith” series focuses on our synod’s Sudanese congregation at Christ, Wyoming. Part 1 shared my experience of worshiping with the congregation. Part […]
Birthing a miracle
By Sue Sprang LANSING – Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lansing, a congregation with a history of community outreach, will sponsor its 3rd annual Faith Family Fun Day on Aug. 8. […]
Community Organizing
Community organizing has become one of the chief skills that pastors and church leaders need for current and future outreach in communities. It is a way of connecting with the […]