Living Word, Lansing’s Pastor, Rev. Moses Dangba, shares his incredible life story: from the beginning in South Sudan, to his time as a student in Sudan when Civil War broke out and he was forced to fight, to being recently installed at Living Word.   Show Notes: Living Word Lutheran Church501 W Saginaw St Lansing MI 48933-1043517.372.1631 Living Word Facebook page: www.facebook.com/people/Living-Word-Church/100064763082759/ Services at Living Word take place Sundays at 4 p.m. To contact Rev. Dangba via Find out more about the Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT) at www.csl.edu ..read more

As the infant mortality rate climbs, The Luke Clinic remains a shining light for pregnant women and babies in Detroit. Penny Armbruster, Executive Director of the clinic, joins the podcast to share what they’re doing to tear down barriers to help women and families in need. Show Notes: Penny Armbruster is the Executive Director of The Luke Clinic. The Luke Clinic has been serving the needs of the local population in Detroit since 2016. The Luke Clinic is a free pro-life 501c3 non-profit charity dedicated to taking care of mothers and providing prenatal care and infant care. Find out more abou ..read more

This podcast dives into the importance of Parish Nursing and the upcoming Parish Nurse Conference. Guests are Deaconess/Parish Nurse Christie Hansard and Rev. Dr. Rob Kasper, Director of Leadership Development for the Michigan District, LCMS> Show Notes: The Parish Nurse Conference is February 24, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Bavarian Inn Lodge; 1 Covered Bridge Lane; Frankenmuth, MI, 48734 Find out more about the Parish Nurse Conference 2024 michigandistrict.org/event/parish-nurse-conference-2024/ Contact Deaconess Christie Hansard christie.hansard@michigandistrict.org Contact Rev. Dr. R ..read more

After the Community Worship Network Gathering in Frankenmuth, Peter Prochnow and Dan Reinert joined the Innovative Missional Ministries podcast to offer tips and technical expertise to help church workers and worship leaders.   Show Notes: Find worship resources and more about the Community Worship Network Gatherings at michigandistrict.org/cwn Contact Dan Reinert at dreinert@stlorenz.org Contact Pete Prochnow at peter.prochnow@michigandistrict.org Our next Community Worship Network Gathering is scheduled for April 2024 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Lansing Get more information about Be ..read more

Michigan District President Rev. David A. Davis leads an important conversation with Mr. Travis Grulke and Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz on how Christians can make a positive impact on government. Show Notes: This is episode 2 of 3. To listen to episode 1, click here. Find the video version of this conversation on YouTube:  youtu.be/a7wTJsudsVk To contact Rev. David A. Davis or Travis Grulke by email Rev. David Davis & Travis Grulke Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz is Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, and Speaker Emeritus of the Lutheran Hour, one who has ..read more

On September 9 and 10, 2023, Muzi Khumalo and Rev. Marc Schwichtenberg (Senior Pastor at St. John Lutheran Church in Rochester) will ride 175 miles in 24 hours as part of the Munga Grit. The challenge will help raise money for Christian education scholarships in South Africa. Show Notes: To support Muzi and Rev. Schwichtenberg donorbox.org/cofa-scholarship-2.  The Michigan District, LCMS will match your gift(s) dollar for dollar (up to $40,000). The Munga Grit is a 24 hour bike race in Traverse City themunga.com/munga-grit-usa/ To see what the Hearts for Jesus campaign is doing for COFA ..read more

Two young ladies from Southeast Michigan started a ministry that supports and helps the ALICE population in mobile home communities where they live and serve. Show Notes: House of Hope is a mobile home-based 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Oakland County. We aim to be a resource to the families in the mobile home communities where we both live and serve. These resources include youth groups, community events, mentoring, food, and clothing assistance. House of Hope Core Values: A safe place | An accepting environment | An encouraging voice | A safe set of ears | Difference makers and legacy cr ..read more

Rev. Dr. Mark Hannemann was in Maui to counsel and minister to the people who were affected by the devastating wildfires. Dr. Hannemann joins the podcast to share his experience. Show Notes: Share a gift to support relief work and recovery: Orphan Grain Train orphangraintrain-bloom.kindful.com California Nevada Hawaii District Disaster Relief Fund: cnh-lcms.org/post/pray-for-the-people-of-maui Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Maui: elc-maui.org/ LCMS Disaster Response: lcms.org/givenow/disaster   Find out more about Orphan Grain Train at ogt.org LCMS Reporter article on the Maui wildfires rep ..read more

Josh Pieper joins the Innovative Missional Ministries podcast to share how God is working through the Pieper family and the Special Friends Camp in Fenton. Show Notes: The mission of the Special Friends Camp is to … Share about our most special friend, Jesus Provide experiences to participants outside of their normal schedules Give caregivers a break from daily responsibilities For more information on the Special Friends Camp michigandistrict.org/ministries/care-ministries/special-friends-camp-ministry/ www.specialfriendsministries.org/locations/camp-copneconic www.facebook.com/specialfrie ..read more

Rev. Jim Richter, Missionary at Large in the Michigan District, LCMS, joins the podcast to talk about his current church plant, The Vine, in Walker. He also discusses how he follows Jesus’ plan in planting a church. Show Notes: Rev. Jim Richter is called by the Michigan District as a missionary at large to the Grand Rapids area. Pastor Jim and his wife Sara moved to Grand Rapids in 2019 and began the work of gathering a core group to help plant a Lutheran Church in northwest Grand Rapids. The Vine is the 4th church plant he has shepherded. The Vine Church is located at 3950 Leonard St. NW Gra ..read more