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December 2015
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- NALC calls Pastor Mark Ryman as Communications Coordinator
- 2016 NALC Pastors Conference – Feb. 2-4 in Orlando: “The Lord, His Church and Ministry”
- Bishop’s Christmas Message
- Advent Waiting – “Ministry Matters” by Pastor David Wendel
- “Mission Impossible: Paul and Ananias” – Sermon from 2015 Mission Festival by Bishop Bradosky
- The Papal Visit to Washington, D.C. – Reflections by Pastor Dennis R. Di Mauro
- Mission Connect
- Lutheran World Relief releases 2016 Early Warning Forecast
- “Changing Our Congregational Culture” – “In Pursuit of the Great Commission” by Pastor Don Brandt
- Letter of Counsel on Marriage and Religious Freedom
- Online directory of NALC pastors
- NALC pastor wanted to preach in Wittenberg
November 2015
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- NALC Mission District Deans meet
- 2015 NALC Mission Festival
- 2016 NALC Pastors Conference – Feb. 2-4 in Orlando. “The Lord, His Church and Ministry”
- “Mission Impossible – Paul and Ananias: Changing Focus – Changing Direction – Changing Behavior.” — Bishop Bradosky’s sermon from the 2015 Mission Festival
- Trinity in Warrenton, Va., broadcasts “Conversations on Faith” radio program
- “The Christian Faith: A Catechism for the Curious” – A new book by Pastor Eric Riesen
- NALC pastor authors devotional book
- Books from theological conferences
- “God’s Intended Future for the NALC” — “Ministry Matters” by Pastor David Wendel
- Advent devotions by Pastor Wendel
- Mission Connect
- “Worship in Smaller Congregations.” Some anecdotes for your consideration —
“In Pursuit of the Great Commission” by Pastor Don Brandt
October 2015
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- NALC responding to flooding in Carolinas
- NALC Mission Festival is Nov. 5-7
- NALC 2016 Pastors Conference is Feb. 2-4
- Theologians without Borders: Pastor Scott Ness shares his experiences while serving in Denmark
- NALC–LCMS reps address Biblical authority, contemporary issues
- “Honduras happened and I would never be the same.” Reflections on visiting the ministries supported by her congregation by Lara Dyer
- International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is in November
- Traditionally-Grounded Leadership and Discipleship in the 21st Century – A Message from Bishop Bradosky
- Bishop Bradosky’s message for Thanksgiving Day in Canada
- Congregations consider ratification of amendments regarding change in NALC – Lutheran CORE relationship
- “Retired” pastors still actively serving – “Ministry Matters” by Pastor David Wendel
Some anecdotes for your consideration – “In Pursuit of the Great Commission” by Pastor Don Brandt
August-September 2015
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- 2015 NALC Convocation recap
- Mission-Driven event opens Convocation
- Honoring Bishop Paull Spring for 50 years of faithful ministry and words of thanks from Bishop Spring
- “Martyr: Life-Giving Witness” — Bishop Bradosky’s sermon for the opening worship of the NALC Convocation
- NALC hosts Global Confessional and Missional Lutherans Forum
- “Great Commission is not an Option” — Pastor Gemechis Buba
- NALC partners with Faith Webbing for Youth and Family Ministry
- NALC Mission Festival – Nov. 5-7 at Upper Arlington Lutheran Church in Hilliard, Ohio
July 2015
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- Robert Spencer, jihad expert, to speak at NALC Convocation
- 2015 Lutheran Events information
- Biographical Information on Nominees
- Honoring Bishop Paull Spring for 50 years of faithful ministry
- NALC Convocation attendees invited to provide disaster support for Texas
- Marriage Law and the Protection of Congregations’ Religious Liberty
- “Are We Ashamed of our Faith or Bold Witnesses?” – Ministry Matters by Pastor David Wendel
- Ebenezer Oromo Evangelical Church of Kansas City, Mo.
- “Drops From the Well”
- Is God Calling You to go to India?
- Continuity Challenge for Congregations – In Pursuit of the Great Commission by Pastor Don Brandt
June 2015
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- “Our Tree Is Your Tree” – The Luthergarten
- 2015 Lutheran Events information
- Biographical Information on Nominees
- Gordon-Conwell Seminary honors Bishop Bradosky with doctorate
- “What’s In a Name” – A Message from Bishop Bradosky
- Honoring Bishop Paull Spring for 50 years of faithful ministry – Ministry Matters by Pastor David Wendel
- NALC Mission Festival
- What hymns are you really getting from ‘Sundays and Seasons’? – A warning about the ELCA’s online worship planning resource
- Changing Religious Landscape – In Pursuit of the Great Commission by Pastor Don Brandt
- “Defining and Pursuing Discipleship” – Theological Reflections on Discipleship from Dr. Nathan Howard Yoder
- Disaster Response Servant Event
May 2015
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- 2015 NALC nominations announced
- Biographical Information on Nominees
- Nebraska congregation builds on the Bible
- “In Preparation for Pentecost: The Primacy of Prayer” – A Message from Bishop Bradosky
- “Reflections on ‘Worship Wars Peace Talks’ and Unity in the NALC” – Ministry Matters by Pastor David Wendel
- NALC Convocation to consider amendments
- The Spirit is moving in Slovakia – A Report from Pastor Gemechis Buba
- Support Nepal earthquake relief
- Faith Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Marriage and Religious Liberty
- “Reflections at the U.S. Supreme Court” by Pastor Dennis R. Di Mauro
- Seminary forms and prepares pastoral candidates for a vocation of proclamation – A Message from Dr. Amy Schifrin, NALS President
- “Capitalizing on the Strengths of the Smaller Church” – In Pursuit of the Great Commission by Pastor Don Brandt
- NALC youth win Ohio “God, Flag and Country” speech competition
April 2015
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- “The Great Exchange.” — An Easter Message from Bishop John Bradosky.
- NALC Convocation is Aug. 12-14.
- Nominations being received for Bishop, Executive Council, and Court of Adjudication.
- “Martyrdom and the Suffering of the Righteous” is theme of Braaten-Benne Lectures.
- NALC welcomes pastors in Puerto Rico.
- “Tell Your Discipleship Story!” — Ministry Matters by Pastor David Wendel.
- NALC Mission Festival is Nov. 5-7.
- Discipleship Moments – A new discipleship resource.
- NALC receives grant from the Thrivent Financial Foundation. Funding recognizes 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
- Thrivent Action Teams help people work together to make a difference.
- “Stay Faithful, Be Fruitful” by Pastor Gemechis Buba.
- Lutheran CORE sharpens its focus.
Reorganization to provide “shelter” and “voice” for those in ELCA, ELCIC. - Martin Luther Reading Challenge.
- “What’s non-negotiable in our presentation of the Gospel?” — In Pursuit of the Great Commission by Pastor Don Brandt.
- Canadian youth gathering is May 15-18.
February-March 2015
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- Martyrdom themes planned for 2015 NALC Convocation and theological conference
- Nominations being received for Bishop, Executive Council and Court of Adjudication
- Carolinas disaster training March 28th
- Lenten message from Bishop Bradosky
- Canadian Rockies Theological Conference
- Water Sunday can make a difference
- NALC Canadian youth gathering
- “ELW: Not the NALC’s Worship Book” – Ministry Matters by Pastor David Wendel
January 2015
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- 2015 NALC Pastors Conference – “Jesus and the Bible: Authority in the Church”
- Why an NALC Pastors Conference? – Ministry Matters by Pastor David Wendel.
- NALC partners with Liberian bishop in fight against Ebola
- Congregation responds to Ebola
- A Call to Solidarity with Congo
- NALC Mission Summit plans for 2015
- Missionary Trail trip to China
- Reflections on Epiphany 2015 from Bishop Bradosky