Michigan District, LCMS Innovative Missional Ministry Podcast : Recent Episodes
Michigan District, LCMS
Living Word, Lansing’s Pastor, Rev. Moses Dangba, shares his incredible life story: from the beginning in South Sudan, to his time as a student in Sudan when Civil War broke out and he was forced to fight, to being recently installed at Living Word.
Show Notes:Living Word Lutheran Church | 501 W Saginaw St Lansing MI 48933-1043 | 517.372.1631
Living Word Facebook page: www.facebook.com/people/Living-Word-Church/100064763082759/
Services at Living Word take place Sundays at 4 p.m.
To contact Rev. Dangba via email
Find out more about the Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT) at www.csl.edu/academics/programs/ethnic-immigrant-institute-theology/.
As the infant mortality rate climbs, The Luke Clinic remains a shining light for pregnant women and babies in Detroit. Penny Armbruster, Executive Director of the clinic, joins the podcast to share what they’re doing to tear down barriers to help women and families in need.
Show Notes:Penny Armbruster is the Executive Director of The Luke Clinic.
The Luke Clinic has been serving the needs of the local population in Detroit since 2016.
The Luke Clinic is a free pro-life 501c3 non-profit charity dedicated to taking care of mothers and providing prenatal care and infant care.
Find out more about the Luke Clinic at www.thelukeclinic.org.
Get in touch with the Luke Clinic at www.thelukeclinic.org/contact-1.
This podcast dives into the importance of Parish Nursing and the upcoming Parish Nurse Conference. Guests are Deaconess/Parish Nurse Christie Hansard and Rev. Dr. Rob Kasper, Director of Leadership Development for the Michigan District, LCMS>
Show Notes:The Parish Nurse Conference is February 24, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Bavarian Inn Lodge; 1 Covered Bridge Lane; Frankenmuth, MI, 48734
Find out more about the Parish Nurse Conference 2024 michigandistrict.org/event/parish-nurse-conference-2024/
Contact Deaconess Christie Hansard christie.hansard@michigandistrict.org
Contact Rev. Dr. Rob Kasper rob.kasper@michigandistrict.org
Find out more about Parish Nursing at
- michigandistrict.org/ministries/care-ministries/parish-nurses/
- lcms.org/how-we-serve/mercy/health-ministry/parish-nursing
After the Community Worship Network Gathering in Frankenmuth, Peter Prochnow and Dan Reinert joined the Innovative Missional Ministries podcast to offer tips and technical expertise to help church workers and worship leaders.
Show Notes:Find worship resources and more about the Community Worship Network Gatherings at michigandistrict.org/cwn
Contact Dan Reinert at dreinert@stlorenz.org
Contact Pete Prochnow at peter.prochnow@michigandistrict.org
Our next Community Worship Network Gathering is scheduled for April 2024 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Lansing
Get more information about Beyond the Breakwater
- michigandistrict.org/ministries/specialized-ministries/cwn/cwn-community-engagement-resources-support/
- www.elevatemidland.org/beyondthebreakwater
Michigan District President Rev. David A. Davis leads an important conversation with Mr. Travis Grulke and Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz on how Christians can make a positive impact on government.
Show Notes:This is episode 2 of 3. To listen to episode 1, click here.
Find the video version of this conversation on YouTube: youtu.be/a7wTJsudsVk
To contact Rev. David A. Davis or Travis Grulke by email Rev. David Davis & Travis Grulke
Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz is Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, and Speaker Emeritus of the Lutheran Hour, one who has/is committed to the mission of our Church, even now to protect our public voice so that all can hear about Jesus.
Find out more about the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty www.lcrlfreedom.org/
Additional Resource:
- Protecting Your Ministry
On September 9 and 10, 2023, Muzi Khumalo and Rev. Marc Schwichtenberg (Senior Pastor at St. John Lutheran Church in Rochester) will ride 175 miles in 24 hours as part […]
Two young ladies from Southeast Michigan started a ministry that supports and helps the ALICE population in mobile home communities where they live and serve. Show Notes: House of Hope […]
Rev. Dr. Mark Hannemann was in Maui to counsel and minister to the people who were affected by the devastating wildfires. Dr. Hannemann joins the podcast to share his experience.
Show Notes:Share a gift to support relief work and recovery:
Orphan Grain Train orphangraintrain-bloom.kindful.com
California Nevada Hawaii District Disaster Relief Fund: cnh-lcms.org/post/pray-for-the-people-of-maui
Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Maui: elc-maui.org/
LCMS Disaster Response: lcms.org/givenow/disaster
Find out more about Orphan Grain Train at ogt.org
LCMS Reporter article on the Maui wildfires reporter.lcms.org/2023/lutherans-in-maui-assist-with-fire-response/
Michigan District Disaster Relief: michigandistrict.org/ministries/service-opportunities/disaster-response-ministry/
Josh Pieper joins the Innovative Missional Ministries podcast to share how God is working through the Pieper family and the Special Friends Camp in Fenton. Show Notes: The mission of […]
Rev. Jim Richter, Missionary at Large in the Michigan District, LCMS, joins the podcast to talk about his current church plant, The Vine, in Walker. He also discusses how he […]
Rev. Chris Bodley joins the Innovative Missional Ministries Podcast to talk about all the ways God is moving this summer in Detroit. Show Notes: For more information on A2E: […]
Rev. Greg Finke and Susan Finke join the podcast to talk about how we can bring people to Christ by being everyday missionaries right in our own neighborhoods.
Show Notes:For more information, go to dwelling114.org
Contact Rev. Greg Finke at
489 Grand Hill
St. Paul, MN 55102
281.844.7644
Order Joining Jesus on His Mission and Joining Jesus as a Family at dwelling114.org/book
Follow the Dwelling 1:14 blog at dwelling114.org/blog
Rev. Paul Kollek and Kim Colmer from Hope, Linden talk about the public school as a mission field and how they are able to connect with kids from Linden Public Schools.
Show Notes:Hope, Linden’s Web address: https://www.hopelinden.org
For Hope, Linden’s Teen Ministries, go to https://www.hopelinden.org/teen-ministries/
For more information on the Oasis Program: https://www.hopelinden.org/mission-outreach/oasis/
Kid’s Hope USA program web address: https://kidshopeusa.org
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Pastor Marc Schwichtenberg and Jennie Eller from St. John Lutheran Church in Rochester talk about their upcoming weekend of serving, called The Church Has Left the Building.
Show Notes:For more information, go to stjohnrochester.org
For questions regarding The Church Has Left the Building, contact Jennie Elller at ellerjennie@gmail.com
The Church Has Left the Building takes place May 5-7, 2023
Lutheran Special Education Ministries is celebrating 150 years of serving students with learning challenges. LSEM’s CEO, Stacy McGhee, shares the organization’s amazing history, which started as an orphanage in Detroit and has grown into a mission that has over 120 projects throughout the world.
Show Notes:Find out more about Lutheran Special Education Ministries at luthsped.org.
LSEM’s 150th Anniversary Celebration and Banquet will be held at the Gem Theatre in downtown Detroit on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Tickets to LSEM’s 150th Anniversary: luthsped.org/150anniversary/
For stories on how LSEM changes children’s lives: luthsped.org/stories/
To contact LSEM: lsem@luthsped.org or 248.419.3390
Rev. Dr. Steve Schave, the Executive Director for LAMP, joins the podcast to talk about the amazing work that is being done to share the love of Jesus in the remote areas of Canada.
Show Notes:LAMP website: www.lampministry.org
LAMP’s mission and vision: LAMP has been providing spiritual witness and nurturing faith in communities in remote areas of northern Canada since 1970 through the ministry of pastors/missionaries/pilots, as well as short and long-term volunteers-in-mission. Each year, over 5,000 children, youth, and adults are impacted by the ministry of LAMP.
Contact LAMP: LAMP Ministry Inc.
P.O. Box 480167
New Haven, MI 48048
Toll-free: 800.307.4036, ext. 2
Email: office@lampministry.org
How to get involved: www.lampministry.org/#/get-involved/
Resources for churches and schools: www.lampministry.org/#/mission-sunday-fuel-the-mission/
Follow on Facebook : www.facebook.com/lampministry.org
Rev. Christian Jones from the Flint Mission Network talks about a change in philosophy in their ministry. Rev. Jones is also going off the high rope to reach people through professional wrestling.
Show Notes:Flint Mission Network:
https://flintmissionnetwork.org
https://www.facebook.com/FlintMissionNetwork/
To Volunteer: https://flintmissionnetwork.org/volunteer/
Get tickets to Pure Pro Wrestling in Flint on Saturday, March 18, 2023 https://ppwpower.ticketspice.com/make-your-own-luck?fbclid=IwAR2x-YRjSMiPSLeHA2zt_fz7QzuBFzyO8obAbJ3_dO5JSw0sxet7q3cA5Tk – A portion of the proceeds will go to the Flint Mission Network.
Grudge Match featuring Father Time vs El Luterano https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXmnm_fAIqY&t=1s
Rev. David Grimm and Matt Grimm join the Innovative Missional Ministry podcast to share what’s new with the Revive Music Fest at the En Gedi Resort in Leonidas, Mich. Pastor and Matt share the big headliners and much more for the July 21-22 event.
Show NotesRevive Fest is happening July 21-22, 2023.
- Camping is available at the En Gedi Resort.
- Friday headliners: Sanctus Real & We Are Messengers
- Saturday headliners: Sidewalk Prophets & Rend Collective
Find out more at myrevivefest.com
Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/engedimusicfest
Get tickets here: itickets.com/events/468454
- (One or two-day tickets are available)
- Use the promo code: jeffiscool to get 10% off the ticket price.
The Executive Director of MOST Ministries, Marty Moro, joins the Innovative Missional Ministries Podcast to talk about how MOST Ministries is making a difference in the world, the challenges that missionaries face, and how you can get involved.
Show Notes:MOST Ministries provides short-term mission opportunities for individuals to support Christian ministries throughout the world through witness and service.
Find out more about MOST Ministries – www.mostministries.org
Serve at MOST Ministries – www.mostministries.org/serving_at_most
Find out more about the eyeglass ministry – www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uMlEnIJZQI&t=18s
Peter Prochnow joins the Innovative Missional Ministries Podcast to share new ways of connecting with your community. He also gives an update on news and resources from The Hymnal Project.
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Rev. Mark Hanneman joins the Innovative Missional Ministries Podcast to talk about an amazing opportunity for pastors in the Michigan District. Good Friend Ministries is giving pastors a chance to get away, refresh, and relax in the Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City—all free of charge.
Show Notes:Reach Rev. Mark Hanneman at mark@goodfriendministries.org
The website for Good Friend Ministries is www.goodfriendministries.org
The property is located at Grey Hare Inn www.greyhareinn.com
Good Friend Ministries Brochure
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We talk with filmmaker Keith Famie about his new project, Detroit: The City of Churches, which premiers at The Filmore on December 10. Famie shares stories of how the 18 churches he features have shaped Southeast Michigan and our culture.
Show Notes:Get tickets for the premiere on December 10: https://detroitcityofchurches.com/pdf/DCOC_ticketorder.pdf
Watch the trailers:
https://vimeo.com/649781849
https://vimeo.com/660829745 – Historic Trinity’s Christmas Eve Service
https://vimeo.com/662859651
https://vimeo.com/732543701
https://vimeo.com/758003647
Take a tour of Historic Trinity online:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3emHyzUyTI
The film premiers on DPTV/PBS on December 12 at 8 p.m. https://www.detroitcityofchurches.com/pdf/Overview.pdf
Detroit: The City of Churches is produced and directed by Keith Famie and Visionalist Entertainment Productions
http://www.keithfamie.com
https://v-prod.com
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Camp Restore Detroit’s Executive Director Amy Fanta joins the Innovative Missional Ministry Podcast to talk about the big outreach plans for CRD. Back to Episodes Show Notes: Find out more […]
Rev. Dietrick Gladden joins the Innovative Missional Ministry podcast to talk about what’s happening and the needs of the churches and missions in Detroit at Mount Calvary and Charity Lutheran. […]
Rev. Brad Hubbard joins Jeff Heisner to preview the Best Practices Heartland conference happening this fall in Frankenmuth. It is a three-day conference at St. Lorenz to help congregations most […]
Rev. Dr. Todd Jones talks with Rev. Ed Doerner about their mission to build up the Alice Population in the Midland community. This is part 2 of their talk in […]
Michigan District’s Rev. Dr. Todd Jones is joined by Pastor Ed Doerner of Messiah, Midland where they talk about the mission of helping give the Alice Population a hand up […]
Visual Faith® Ministry resources have been downloaded in over 100 countries. They have helped thousands of people connect, create projects, and grow closer to God. In this Innovative Missional Ministries […]
Jeff Heisner talks with Ray Zavada, Assistant to the President for Development, who shares a big announcement on the District’s Here We Stand campaign. Back to Episodes
Rev. Dietrick Gladden joins Jeff Heisner to talk about the ministry happening on Detroit’s Eastside. Rev. Gladden has been leading Mt. Calvary and Charity Lutheran for almost a year and he shares the stories, Gospel, and needs of these two ministries. Back to Episodes
The Luke Clinic will hold a clinic on Saturday, February 26 to help Afghan Refugees who have been resettled in Southeast Michigan. The Luke Clinic’s Penny Armbruster joins Jeff Heisner to talk about how this came to be and the many obstacles the organization has overcome to make this happen. Back to Episodes
Rev. Christian Jones has created the Flint Mission Network that now includes the York Avenue Mission and Franklin Avenue Mission. Rev. Jones, Flint Mission Network director, and Rachel Siemen, assistant director, join Michigan District’s Jeff Heisner to share what they’re doing and the big plans ahead for the ministry. Back to Episodes
Penny Armbruster and Rev. Scott Sommerfeld from the Luke Clinic join Jeff Heisner to talk about the exciting changes that are taking place at the clinic and how they will help mothers and babies in our state. Back to Episodes
Jeff Heisner talks with Aaron Rohde, a 3rd/4th grade school teacher right here in the Michigan District, LCMS. Rohde is putting together a musical project called Rooted to Grow and his original songs are based on God’s Word. Back to Episodes
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The founder of Elli’s House, Deb Ellinger, joins Jeff Heisner to talk about what’s going on in their Innovative Missional Ministry. Ellinger shares some of the recent success stories and the vast needs that still exist in the neighborhoods she serves. Back to Episodes
Steve Gauss talks with Jeff Heisner about Project 8:12, a ministry in Southern Macomb County. Project 8:12 uses a personal development curriculum designed specifically to help individuals unbury their God-given gifts and talents for personal, professional, and spiritual growth. Back to Episodes
In this podcast, Pastor Dan Kempin of St. John’s, Midland discusses how the floods affected Midland and the surrounding communities, along with his church’s response in getting furnaces to people who will soon need them. Back to Episodes
Jeff Heisner of the Michigan District, LCMS talks with Deb Ellinger from Elli’s House about what it has been like on the streets of Detroit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Being a former police officer, she also shares a unique perspective on the death of George Floyd. Back to Episodes
Pastor Jim Hill, Tyler Cronkright, and Amanda Becker from Family of God in Detroit share the story of the mission’s past, present, and future at the Urban Ministry Conference. Back to Episodes
Rev. Zerit Yohannes from St. Luke, Christ Campus in Lansing talks about mission and the Eritrean Peace Court, which his church imitates.
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Steve Gauss shares his story on Project 8:12, which helps families in Southeast Michigan reach their God-given potential–socially, economically, and spiritually.
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