Disciple-Making Church Friday
A Weekly Video Series
Multiply: Multiplying Volunteers
April 26, 2024 • Matt Schweitzer
Check out this week's DMC Friday, featuring Pastor Matt Schweitzer as he discusses the impact of the Exponential conference in fostering the growth of volunteers within his local congregation. Exponential equips attendees with tools, training, and the confidence needed to serve and lead in their churches. Would you join us next year? Tickets have been purchased for 2025, so let us know if you're interested in attending. Connect with Brandon Pangman, Director of North American Mission, or message us here and we will reach out to you.
Unleash: Equipping Youth at Exponential
April 19, 2024 • Jason Lang
In this week's DMC Friday episode, Pastor Jason Lang shares his experience of taking a team to the Exponential Conference in Orlando. He talks about the importance of involving staff, volunteers, and youth to equip and unleash the next generation of church leaders. Tickets have been purchased for next year, so let us know if you're interested in joining us in 2025. Connect with Brandon Pangman, Director of North American Mission, or message us here and we will reach out to you.
Partner: Church Planting and Exponential
April 12, 2024
In today's episode of DMC Friday, Jason Rogness, a church planter in Parker, CO, talks about his experience at the 2024 Exponential Conference in Orlando. He says, "It's been a huge benefit for me just in my growth as a leader and growth as a pastor...So, if you're in ministry, whether you're a pastor, whether you're a youth leader, whether you lead worship, whether you're a volunteer and you have a heart for ministry, I really encourage you to come check out exponential. Join us. I don't think you'll be disappointed." Tickets have been purchased for next year, so let us know if you're interested in joining us in 2025. Connect with Brandon Pangman, Director of North American Mission, or message us here and we will reach out to you.
Call: Exponential Conference
April 5, 2024
About 50 CLB pastors, church leaders, and church members attended the Exponential Conference in Orlando last month! God calls all of us into his Mission as his disciples. Whether you're a pastor, an electrician, or a teacher, Exponential will open your eyes and heart to God's Mission. Along with worship and workshops, the 50 CLB attendees got together to fellowship and connect over an evening meal. This is a chance to get away, learn, and be challenged in our understanding of what it means to serve God as a Disciple-Making Church. Tickets are purchased for next year, so let us know if you're interested in joining us in 2025. Connect with Brandon Pangman, Director of North American Mission or message us here and we will reach out to you.
Our Identity in Christ
March 22, 2024 • David Pierce
In this episode of DMC Friday, we get to hear from David Pierce, the artist behind the cover of the March/April issue of Faith & Fellowship. He says, "Our prayer is that in this imagery and in the articles inside of the magazine, you would be strengthened and encouraged in the truth of His Word." Read this issue here: https://clba.org/magazine
Identity in Christ and God's Mission
March 15, 2024 • Tim Mathiesen
The Biennial Convention is coming up June 8-11. Tim Mathiesen wants to make sure that you're aware of the "Statement on Human Persons & Sexuality," which will be voted on during one of the business sessions. This paper was developed as a valuable resource to help us connect with our neighbors and community in a redeeming, and loving way for the sake of the gospel. Find the paper on our convention page at: http://www.clba.org/bc24
Partner: Together in Ministry
March 8, 2024 • Luke Kjolhaug
In this episode of DMC Friday, Rev. Luke Kjolhaug talks about the importance of doing ministry together and resources that have been provided. Starting in January, as a part of Faith & Fellowship magazine, Bible Study resources have been provided for anyone to use in their church, small group, or family, that can be easily implemented and applied. It is our hope and prayer that these will serve you and your congregations as you dwell in his Word and seek to join Jesus on his mission.
Call: What does it mean to be human?
March 1, 2024 • Clint Knutson • Genesis 1:26
Professor Clint Knutson shares the biblical foundation for what it means to be human, created by God, in his image. Our identity is in Christ, as a redeemed child of God. The next Faith & Fellowship magazine will explore this topic as we prepare for the "Statement on Human Persons and Sexuality" to come to the Biennial Convention for approval. What was behind the committee's diligent work on this paper, and how can it be used as a helpful resource for you, your family, and our CLB congregations?
Multiply: Bearing Fruit for the Glory of God
February 23, 2024 • Carl Juhl • Mark 4:20, John 15:5
"Bearing Fruit for the Glory of God" is the focus of this week's episode of DMC Friday. Pastor Carl Juhl shares how they are seeing fruit as they continue to minister to the people of Lincoln, ND. He says, "God's Word is being sown in the hearts of the people here in Lincoln, and it is such a joy to see it take root in people's hearts and lives."
Unleash: Leaders Unleashed in Lincoln, ND
February 16, 2024 • Carl Juhl
In episode 3, Pastor Carl Juhl shares about the young leaders who have been unleashed to help serve at the church plant in Lincoln, ND. He says, "It is really one of my favorite things to provide these young leaders with the training and encouragement needed so that they can be unleashed for the service of God."
Multiply: Sinners Saved and Sent to Disciple Others
December 22, 2023 • Ben Hosch • Isaiah 6:1–8
In this final episode of Season 1, Missionary Ben Hosch shares how Isaiah 6 reminds him of his sinfulness and, at the same time, God's call to share the gospel and disciple others. We are all called to this mission of God, here and around the world. > Season Two is coming in February.
Unleash: Helping Young Adults Grow as Disciples of Jesus
December 15, 2023 • Roger Viksnes
Roger Visknes shares the purpose and value of a brand new ministry called ROOTED, which is launching in September 2024. Roger serves as the director of Rooted, a gap-year program for young adults. Roger says when a young adult joins Rooted, they are "intentionally saying, 'I want to grow in the most important identity that I will ever have: Being a disciple of Jesus Christ.'" Rooted provides education, along with opportunities to serve and live out what the students learn. Registration opens in January, so keep your eyes open and visit the website: http://www.tuscarhttp://ora.org/rooted
Partner: Reaching the World by Partnering with LBIM
December 8, 2023 • Doug Rogness
Pastor Doug Rogness (Triumph, Moorhead, MN & West Fargo, ND) shares how partnering with Lutheran Brethren International Mission (LBIM) allows Triumph Church to reach the world in ways they could never do on their own. Through this partnership, they can train and send missionaries, provide clean water to those who need it, and share the Gospel with a people group they would never be able to reach without the resources and expertise of LBIM.