Disciple-Making Church Friday

Unleash: Meet Jordan Spina

September 20, 2024 • Jordan Spina

This month, as part of our DMC Friday Series, we’re thrilled to welcome four new staff members from the CLBA Synodical Offices and Lutheran Brethren Seminary. Today, we’re excited to introduce Jordan, who joined us in mid-August as the Associate Director of North American Mission. Jordan has a deep passion for teaching God’s Word and equipping the church to engage the world around us. In his new role, he’ll be focused on developing, equipping, and coaching discipleship resources and models for the CLB. Please join us in welcoming Jordan and keep him in your prayers as he steps into this important work!

Partner: Meet Roger Olson

September 13, 2024 • Roger Olson

This month, as part of our DMC Friday Series, we’re excited to introduce four new staff members from the CLBA Synodical Offices and Lutheran Brethren Seminary. Today, we’re pleased to introduce Roger Olson, who recently joined us as the Associate for Ministry Support at the beginning of September. Roger’s role focuses on offering care and guidance, providing resources for health and growth, facilitating reconciliation, and communicating the mission of the CLB. Please join us in welcoming Roger to his new position and keep him in your prayers as he supports and cares for our pastors and their families.

Call: Meet Mike Natale

September 6, 2024 • Mike Natale

This month on our DMC Friday Series, we're introducing four new staff members from the CLBA Synodical Offices and Lutheran Brethren Seminary. Today, meet Mike Natale, Director of Student Life and Associate for Recruitment at LBS. Mike is also the lead pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church in rural Underwood, MN. Please pray for Mike as he continues in the ministry to which he has been called.

Resources for YOU: CLB Mobile App

August 23, 2024 • Tim Mathiesen

Tim Mathiesen, the Director of Communications for the Church of the Lutheran Brethren (CLB), is excited to introduce a powerful resource designed to fit right in your back pocket! The CLB App keeps you connected to all the latest happenings across the CLB ministries. With it, you can watch video resources, read the newest issue of Faith & Fellowship, receive prayer request notifications, and much more! Discover the CLB App today by visiting http://clba.org/app.

Resources for YOU: LB Discipleship Institute

August 16, 2024 • Brad Pribbenow

Join Dr. Brad Pribbenow today as he shares about the LB Discipleship Institute (LBDI), a fantastic resource for YOU! The LB Discipleship Institute serves the church and the world by equipping members of the body of Christ to be disciples of Christ who are carrying out His Great Commission. With LBDI, you can learn at your own pace, with courses broken down into manageable sections. Discover all the available courses at http://lbdiscipleshipinstitute.org

Resources for YOU: Small Group Series

August 9, 2024 • Tim Mathiesen

In this week's episode of DMC Friday, Tim Mathiesen, CLB's Director of Communications, introduces a newly updated "Resource for YOU"! What started as printed booklets for individual or small group use has now been updated into digital studies with a fresh design, all available for you for FREE! These studies are perfect for printing on letter-sized paper or viewing on your device. Plus, we’re excited to announce a brand-new study on Galatians by Dr. Daniel Berge! Check out all of the studies at http://www.ffbooks.org/studies.

Resources for YOU: 4 Week Studies

August 2, 2024 • Luke Kjolhaug

This August, join us for the DMC Friday series, where we'll be featuring a variety of "Resources for YOU"! This week, Rev. Luke Kjolhaug introduces the 4 Week Studies that are provided with each edition of Faith & Fellowship Magazine. These studies cover a range of topics and provide practical resources that can be easily implemented in your church, small group, or at home. Discover and download these valuable tools at http://ffbooks.org/4weekstudy.

Making New Disciples at EYC

July 26, 2024 • Brandon Pangman • Ephesians 2:8–10

In today's episode of DMC Friday, Brandon Pangman, the Director of North American Mission, discusses the Elevate Youth Convention and the theme 'Crafted.' Over 400 students spent the week immersed in God's Word and were equipped to share Christ's love in their communities.

EYC from a student's POV

July 19, 2024

This month on our DMC Friday series, we are highlighting the Elevate Youth Convention, which took place from July 2-6 in Estes Park, Colorado. Today, we hear from Claire, a student who attended the event. Claire shares about her experience and the impact the convention has had on her.

The Importance of Bringing Students to EYC24

July 12, 2024 • Lanie Klug

This month in our DMC Friday series, we're shining a spotlight on the Elevate Youth Convention, which took place on July 2-6 in Estes Park, Colorado. Today, we're excited to feature Lanie Klug, a chaperone who accompanied students from Dickinson, ND. Lanie offers insights into her experience with the students and explains why she believes attending the convention is so valuable for them.

Raising up Leaders at EYC24

July 5, 2024 • Daniel Stenberg, Kristian Anderson

This month in our DMC Friday series, we're highlighting the Elevate Youth Convention, which took place from July 2-6 in Estes Park, Colorado. Today, we have the pleasure of hearing from Daniel Stenberg and Kristian Anderson, the official emcees of the 2024 Elevate Youth Convention. They will share their insights on the convention's impact on students and its significance for the ministry of the Lutheran Brethren.

Thank you from President Paul

June 28, 2024 • Paul Larson

Again, we want to thank everyone who participated in the 2024 Biennial Convention. Thank you for being Partners in the Ministry of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren. Explore all of the resources from the convention at: http://clba.org/bc24

Disciple-Making in Japan, Taiwan, and Chad

June 21, 2024 • Paul Larson

DID YOU KNOW? The international Lutheran Brethren presidents from Japan, Taiwan, and Chad joined us for our 2024 Biennial Convention! On Sunday evening, these three presidents sat down with President Paul Larson to talk about disciple-making in their own context and how we can continue to partner in mission as international church bodies, as a Disciple-Making Church. Watch it now: http://www.clba.org/bc24 #disciplemakingchurch #partnerinmission

Partner in Mission with Resources

June 14, 2024

With the convention theme being "Partner in Mission," we want attendees and our churches to come out of this week with a bunch of resources and an awareness of what's available to them. Please check out and take advantage of all of the resources you'll find on our convention page: http://clba.org/bc24 . From Zoom workshops this summer and fall to a monthly CLB media pack to customized Fall Kickoff resources for your church, we think you'll find something useful in your ministry. Thanks for a great convention! We look forward to adding to these resources and partnering with you!

Call: Gearing up for BC24

June 7, 2024 • Paul Larson

In today's episode of DMC Friday, Paul Larson, President of the CLB, shares how we are gearing up for the upcoming Biennial Convention, scheduled from Saturday, June 8th to Tuesday, June 11th. We are eager to join in fellowship and explore the theme "Partner in Mission." We hope that you can join us! For more information about the convention, visit http://www.clba.org/bc24

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