Articles on the "Global Church"


	Articles on the "Global Church"

	Accounting for Our Hope by Susan and Michael Thomas The mission of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, an English-speaking congregation set in the Old City of Jerusalem, focuses on hope. Building a Theological Education Program with Our Companion Synod by Lanny Westphal After the Marxist government was overthrown in 1991, people started streaming into the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. "Deliver my breakfast from evil" by Brian Konkol A missionary reflects on the rich and always surprising nature of ministry among Guyanese people. Face-to-Face Mission by Dwayne J. Westermann Charitable giving is one way to help impoverished people in developing countries. But when members of this congregation meet hunger and poverty face to face, friendships are formed and lifestyles are forever changed. Groaning and Hope by Monica and Doug Cox On the island of Madagascar, this missionary family sees injustice and groaning and at the same time progress and rejoicing. In a radically different culture, they tell a story of how Malagasy Christians function and share the gospel. Lutheran World Relief: Maintaining Core Values for 60 Years by Kathryn F. Wolford As Lutheran World Relief (LWR) celebrates its 60th anniversary of service on behalf of U.S. Lutherans, Lutheran theology continues to inform LWR’s mission and ministry. Our core values, rooted in the centrality of God’s grace, Luther’s understanding of Christian freedom, and the priesthood of all believers give LWR a firm foundation and the agility to adapt to a rapidly changing global context. A Praising, Welcoming, Grown-up Church by R. Don Wright Hospitality, excitement, commitment, and maturity are marks of the Tanzanian church today, despite widespread poverty and lack of basic resources. Marked with the Cross of Christ by Philip L. Hougen A bishop relates a bittersweet experience of baptizing dozens of children and marking them with the cross of Christ, knowing that many of them will not survive to adulthood. He laments the brokenness in church and world, and at the same time celebrates God's grace in the midst of all. Mestizo Spirituality: Notes from a Latino and Lutheran Perspective by Nelson Rivera Drawing from Luther and his work with the Lectio Divina, as well as Latin mestizo spirituality, the author outlines the face of a Christian spirituality. Mission-Minded Theologizing Scholarly Pursuits and Missional Needs by Winston D. Persaud Smaller Distances, Larger World by Russell C. Kleckley Full Participation by Tim Huffman A Venue for Deeper Fellowship by Maria E. Erling The annual Global Mission Events attract mission-minded individuals to listen and learn from one another about God’s mission. Last year, some theologians participated as speakers, workshop leaders, and learners. Here is some of what they learned. A Missionary Welcome: Part 1 by Barbara Olson Bunk What do missionaries expect to occur during their "home leave" visits? A missionary suggests some ideas to help pave the way for a meaningful visit. A Missionary Welcome: Part 2 by Roger Hoy Keys to building a good relationship between a congregation and the missionaries it supports are regular communications and a personal visit. Sampling Seminary by Kimberly Knowle Trinity Lutheran Seminary offers a summer "Sampler" for high school students exploring ministry and vocation. From the "Sampler" through college and service in Africa, our author sees God's plan unfolding for her. What I Have Learned: The Important Things by Jerry L. Schmalenberger National boundaries fade and loyalties get reprioritized when this parish pastor and former seminary president leaves the United States to work and learn among Christians in other lands. What I Have Learned: Who, me? A missionary? I don't think so! by Heather L. Helgeson Living and working in Hong Kong in an international community, this young teacher learns more than she teaches and comes away humbled and strengthened in faith and with some significantly adjusted perspectives. What We Can Do by Mary E. Jensen How to provide support for fellow Christians in the Holy Land. Wholeness from Broken Pieces by Mary E. Jensen What can and does the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jerusalem do as it faces the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians? Why Should We Care about Global Mission? by Christa L. von Zychlin Three reasons to keep global missions on the frontburner of the life of Christ's church for the sake of the world.