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Pastoral Training in Haiti through HLMS
by Wally Bogusat and Harold Ristau The Haiti Lutheran Mission Society (HLMS) has recently struggled with the following question: “How much time, energy and money should be devoted to physical needs of Haitians versus the spiritual needs?” In the past, HLMS has tended to focus…
Paul at the Areopagus: A Model for Apologetics
by Adam Chandler The word “apologetics” is becoming more common, so some Christians may ask: “What is apologetics anyway?” The simple answer is that it’s a way of defending the faith. St. Peter explains in greater detail: “In your hearts honour Christ the Lord as…
Search for new Lutheran Foundation gift coordinator
EAST REGION – Lutheran Church–Canada Financial Ministries, operating as Lutheran Foundation Canada, has announced the departure of David Faerber as Gift Coordinator serving the East Region of Lutheran Church–Canada, as of June 28, 2019. “We wish David God’s blessings as he pursues other opportunities,” stated…
Ministry wives meet in Alberta
by Deanna Hautz CAMROSE, Alt. – The Alberta Ministry Wives Retreat was held May 3-5, 2019, at the Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute (CLBI) in Camrose, Alberta. Twelve women attended, five of whom were wives of seminary students, and it was a wonderful opportunity for them…
Anyuak pastor installed in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – On June 22, 2019, Rev. Oboya Ochalla was ordained and installed as Assistant Pastor of St. James Lutheran Church in Winnipeg where he will focus on outreach to the Anyuak and Amharic communities. “It’s a joy to be ordained into the pastoral ministry,”…
Former ABC District Youth Gathering reveals new name, logo
Grand Forks, B.C. – The planning committee for the former ABC District Youth Gathering has announced that it will now be called the IMPACT Youth Gathering (www.impactyg.ca). The name represents three aspects of a youth gathering: the impact God has on attendees’ lives, the impact…