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Ministry in a Post-Christian World

Ministry in a Post-Christian World

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

The Church of Jesus Christ has lived and ministered in a variety of contexts since its birth in the first century. However, each time has aspects that are particular to it such as: What is real? (their worldview); What is true? (their beliefs); What is good? (their values); What is done? (their behavior). We need to ask, “What are the implications of these realities for the Church’s ministry of the gospel in evangelizing, establishing, edifying and equipping?”

Back to the Future: The Church in the 21st Century

Back to the Future: The Church in the 21st Century

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

The world that we face is much like the Roman imperial world faced by the first generations of Christians. While the deities are different, the structural features of paganism are already here.

Mission North America

Mission North America

Wed, Sep 08, 2010

How do we effectively evangelize and make disciples of the people of 21st century North America? If we accept the widespread assertion that North America is a mission field, we will also come to think and act like we are on a mission field.

CLB News

An Answer to Prayer

An Answer to Prayer

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

The Church of the Lutheran Brethren and Hillcrest Lutheran Academy receive financial gift.

Hillside Turns 60

Hillside Turns 60

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church in Succasunna, NJ to celebrate 60 Years.

Calvary Celebrates 50

Calvary Celebrates 50

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

Calvary Community Church in Fullerton, CA will be celebrating their 50th year of grace, October 22-24, 2010.

Living Faith LB Church installs edlers and charter members

Snap Shot!

Watford City

Watford City

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

Once a quiet community in the far west of North Dakota, Watford City is undergoing some major changes with the oil boom in full swing. In this setting we decided to start a church. We began in the summer of 2009 under the leadership of Pastor Burton Bundy.

Do You Innovate?

A Mustard Seed of Faith

A Mustard Seed of Faith

Wed, Sep 01, 2010

Pastor Shawn Bowman was invited by Bethesda LBC in Westby, WI to assist the church in reaching out to its community. Two weeks prior to his visit to Westby, Shawn wrote about their planned approach to evangelism.

RE:Think

Stealth Evangelism in a Postmodern, Post-Christian Culture (aka Prayer)

Stealth Evangelism in a Postmodern, Post-Christian Culture (aka Prayer)

by Randy Mortenson

Wed, Sep 01, 2010

I’ll be honest: the mere mention of the word “postmodernism” makes my head spin. Which, really, is perhaps an apt word picture for what it is: random spinning. There’s nothing solid to stand on. No common ground to work from. No built-in Christian context or accepted authority. Postmodernism is sort of like a giant dot-to-dot display without any numbers: you can connect them any way you want, and never have a clear picture.

Glimpse

Whatever?

Whatever?

Wed, Sep 01, 2010

All roads lead to Rome. That is a saying that most of us are familiar with. It means there are many ways to arrive at the same destination. Unfortunately, our postmodern culture has adopted this philosophy, and applied it to salvation.

Prayer

Prayer

by CLB Prayer Team

Wed, Sep 01, 2010

Eight Tall Ships under full sail entering the Duluth, Minnesota were greeted by a fleet of pleasure craft and sailboats that looked tiny by comparison. What caught my eye were the masts and the sails – strong enough to withstand a gale, but totally dependent on the wind for power. How like our lives – totally dependent on the Holy Spirit for power!