God's Mission Here — LCMS National Mission

Pastor Conner talks about the difference faithful stewardship can make in the life of a congregation. Bio: Pastor Conner serves the people of God in Manning, Iowa. He is an experienced pastor who can testify to the long term benefits of teaching the Word of God regarding congregational stewardship. Resources: * www.lcms.org/stewardship [http://www.lcms.org/stewardship] Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com [https://www.thehymnalproject.com/]. God’s Mission Here spotlights the work that God is doing through His people... and this work is closer to home than you might expect! Listen as we chat with some very down-to-earth people who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty in God’s mission field. Get inspired. Be encouraged. Get involved! Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission [https://www.lcms.org/how-we-serve/national-mission] Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

An average (and anonymous) Lutheran pastor talks about the stewardship challenges at his average (and anonymous) LCMS congregation. An interview with an LCMS pastor whose congregation knows that it needs some intentional teaching on stewardship. But where to start? Bio: Pastor Anonymous serves somewhere in the Midwest. His congregation is full of faithful Christians who have not heard a lot about stewardship for the past couple decades. Resources: * www.lcms.org/stewardship [http://www.lcms.org/stewardship] Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com [https://www.thehymnalproject.com/]. God’s Mission Here spotlights the work that God is doing through His people... and this work is closer to home than you might expect! Listen as we chat with some very down-to-earth people who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty in God’s mission field. Get inspired. Be encouraged. Get involved! Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission [https://www.lcms.org/how-we-serve/national-mission] Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

Dr. Meador starts at the beginning (literally!) to teach us about the Scripture’s vision for generosity within our divinely given vocations. Bio: Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador is executive assistant to the president in the South Wisconsin District and a Stewardship Specialist for the Office of National Mission. Resources: * www.lcms.org/stewardship [http://www.lcms.org/stewardship] Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com [https://www.thehymnalproject.com/]. God’s Mission Here spotlights the work that God is doing through His people... and this work is closer to home than you might expect! Listen as we chat with some very down-to-earth people who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty in God’s mission field. Get inspired. Be encouraged. Get involved! Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission [https://www.lcms.org/how-we-serve/national-mission] Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

What happens to a congregation when there simply is no more money? The Office of National Mission’s head of Stewardship, Rev. Heath Curtis, talks about how his parish experience led him to this role. Bio: Rev. Heath Curtis is pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Worden IL and Zion Lutheran Church in Carpenter IL. Since 2013 he has also served the Office of National Mission as the manager for Stewardship. Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com [https://www.thehymnalproject.com/]. God’s Mission Here spotlights the work that God is doing through His people... and this work is closer to home than you might expect! Listen as we chat with some very down-to-earth people who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty in God’s mission field. Get inspired. Be encouraged. Get involved! Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission [https://www.lcms.org/how-we-serve/national-mission] Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

What is a cantor? Or a kantor? And, just what, exactly, is a Director of Parish Music? Rev. Sean Daenzer, Director of LCMS Worship, talks with Cantor Paul Soulek about these various titles for church musicians, and how those serving the Church in the role of chief musician support God’s Mission Here among us through their stewardship of liturgy, music, hymnody, and song. Bio: Paul Soulek, a hotdish loving Minnesota native, serves as Cantor of St. John Lutheran Church and School in Seward, Nebraska, where he plays the organ, directs vocal and instrumental ensembles, and all the other things cantors usually do. He teaches courses in organ and church music at Concordia University, Nebraska, where he also directs the Male Chorus. When not making music, Paul enjoys spending time with family and friends, undertaking home renovations, and enjoying the natural wonders of Nebraska. He is a graduate of Concordia, Nebraska (bachelor’s, 2007) and Concordia Chicago (master’s, 2015). Resources: * https://form.jotform.com/231374845411959?utm_source=LCMS+Ministry+Resources&utm_campaign=942c15d043-email-lcms-worship-september-october-2024&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_401c8964ac-942c15d043-&ct=t(email-lcms-worship-september-october-2024) [https://form.jotform.com/231374845411959?utm_source=LCMS+Ministry+Resources&utm_campaign=942c15d043-email-lcms-worship-september-october-2024&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_401c8964ac-942c15d043-&ct=t(email-lcms-worship-september-october-2024)] * www.lcms.org/worship [http://www.lcms.org/worship] Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com [https://www.thehymnalproject.com/]. God’s Mission Here spotlights the work that God is doing through His people... and this work is closer to home than you might expect! Listen as we chat with some very down-to-earth people who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty in God’s mission field. Get inspired. Be encouraged. Get involved! Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission [https://www.lcms.org/how-we-serve/national-mission] Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.