My tenure in Texas has given me the opportunity to listen to many pastors, particularly those who lead small congregations in small and remote communities. What I have observed is that pastors who have learned to adapt have a few things in common: • They love the Word; • They
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“It will be okay.” That will not cut it. As an urban missiologist, I have been following our nation’s politics and civil unrest with sadness and wonder as to how, I, as a Christian, can present a fitting witness to the grace and mercy of our Lord. What words do
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Lutheran schools in Texas did not waver when COVID-19 hit and learning transitioned to online. They have been shining lights for parents and students through the storm. Below are a few stories: Lutheran South Academy, Houston Lutheran South Academy (LSA) in Houston changed over to “Remote Learning” on March 23
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I recently watched an episode of ‘Running Wild with Bear Grylls’ featuring actor Michael B Jordan. You may remember Michael from the movies ‘Creed’ and ‘Black Panther.’ In short, Michael B. Jordan looks like he can handle an adventure. Nonetheless, as Bear and Michael climbed a sheer cliff and rappelled
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The Edge Missions Network is celebrating the work of two staff members who exemplified the 2019 vision to be the touch of Jesus through intentional hospitality and compassion. In 2019 Edge barista, 29-year-old Grace Johnston, visited Panama, Kenya, Honduras, and Costa Rica. Grace also works as a coffee buyer for
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It almost goes without saying that growing up in Northern Minnesota meant lakes. One could count on them for recreation in any and all seasons. Boating, fishing, water skiing, snowmobiling, and just relaxing about the lake was a way of life. And there were at least 10,000 of them from
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At the Vision for Africa vision clinic in the rural community of Kongasis, a woman who was nine months pregnant came in from the bush in order to receive eyeglasses. People flock to these “eye camps” because there is such a shortage of eye care in Kenya – only one
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Grandma Eva was baptized at age 83 on Sept. 22, 2019, by Pastor Richard Mittwede, Missionary/Campus Pastor of University Lutheran Church, Austin, Texas. After coming to America many years ago, Grandma attended various churches and Bible classes and came to know the Gospel, who Jesus really is and what He
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What are the giants that threaten the Christian Church today? Atheism? Secularism? Materialism? Self-indulgence? Ego? Immorality? Lethargy and Apathy? A culture of death and violence? A context of division and hatred? An aging church? The lack of resources? Lives that claim to be Christian but live as if Christ makes
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Earlier this fall, all four churches of the ACTS Network came together for worship at Brazos Hall in downtown Austin. With united voice, they praised God for His plan and purpose, recognizing that both insiders and outsiders are “fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise
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