In recent months we have described a handful of elements at the heart of our missionary community. We are a community at work – Kingdom work, whatever our trade or profession (November 2009). Our work is our witness – the witness of mouths and hands employed holistically together (December 2009). And our unfailing authority for [...]
“Something greater… is here” (Matthew 12:6,41,42).
It is the cinematographic event of the century. In the history of film media, no debut has been more eagerly anticipated. Star Wars Episode One will visit a theater near you, beginning May 19.
If you are thinking to see the film on the day of debut, forget it. Aficionados have [...]
(Approved by the Mission Council, June 17-18, 2001)
We are a Lutheran community committed to:
know Christ;
pray for the advance of His kingdom;
share the Gospel and ourselves with those who do not know Him; and,
encourage Christians everywhere in this global task.
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Introduction
In September 1998 we approved a Mission Statement to guide our life and work together. In November 2000 we described a Vision Statement representing a hoped-for picture of our mission at work.
These documents form an important base for strategic planning. But how will we build upon them?
It will be useful to identify Strategic Priorities based [...] A. Our Mission
(12) We are a Lutheran community committed to:
a) know Christ;
b) pray for the advance of His kingdom;
c) share the Gospel and ourselves with those who do not know Him; and,
d) encourage Christians everywhere in this global task.
B. Our Vision
We are a Lutheran community…
(13) We are a Lutheran community in mission.
a) We undertake [...]