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Who is Lutheran Hour Ministries?
• • Leading global evangelism ministry that is on the frontiers of communicating the Good News to a lost and hurting world Actively engaged alongside ministry partners to connect the hurting and lost to the church community
Sharing the Good News •
United States:
One million Gospel touches each week • •
Internationally last year:
350,000 responses 54,446 referrals to local congregations
The Lutheran Hour • • • Airing since 1930 Now broadcast on more than 1,400 stations as well as the American Forces Network More than 800,000 listeners per week
The Lutheran Hour • •
New Speaker: Rev. Gregory Seltz
Previously the Director of the Cross-Cultural Ministry Center/ Professor of Theology at Concordia University-Irvine Pastoral experience in Tampa, Dallas and New York
Para el Camino Spanish-language program broadcasting in: United States Peru Costa Rica Ecuador Spain Honduras
International Ministries • • • Proclaims the Gospel in culturally appropriate venues and media Equips individuals to share Christ’s message of hope Engages volunteers and congregations
International Ministries Bible Correspondence Courses
International Ministries Radio Programming
International Ministries Music, Drama and Puppet Ministry
International Ministries Equipping the Saints
International Ministries Project JOEL
International Ministries Rallies and Outdoor Events
International Ministries Holistic Outreach
International Ministries Strategic Emphases • • • Unreached People Urban Areas Young People
Online Mission Trips • • First trip hosted during 2012 National Lutheran Schools Week Used combination of pre-recorded and live video clips from Paraguay
International Ministries Partnerships • • • Provide ongoing support Offer a one-time gift See the Gospel at work through hands-on service with an LHM ministry center www.lhm.org/partner
Men’s NetWork
Men’s NetWork • •
Regular Video Snippets
The Baloney Shop Stuff They Didn’t Teach Me in Sunday School
Men’s NetWork • • • Video-based Bible studies 18 videos available on a variety of topics Recent studies: – Joseph: Carpenter of Steel – Profiles Series: Ned Jarrett: Never Rode Alone Colt McCoy: A Father, Son and Football
Men’s NetWork • •
The Bible on Trial
More than 465 local airings nationwide National airings on Inspiration Network and NRB Network
New TV special planned for Fall 2012
MISSION U
MISSION U • • • • • • MU 101—Equipping to Share: Everyday Evangelism MU 102—Witnessing Methods: Seven Styles of Faith Sharing MU 201—Dealing with Tough Questions MU 202—The Outreach-Minded Church: Unified Vision and Mission MU 203—Sharing the Gospel in a Digital Age MU 301—Christ Alone in a Coexist World
five14 Cutting-edge evangelism program for teens • • • • • Training Events Videos Community Music Presentation
Regional Outreach Conferences • • • • • Compelling presenters Breakouts covering outreach topics to reach today’s culture Opportunities to connect to local, national and international ministries More than 2,000 attendees in 2011 Another series in 2013
Project Connect Topical booklets offering hope and comfort • •
Revolving Display
230 booklets (23 titles) 55 titles available • •
PC Junior
40 booklets (4 titles) Spanish-language available
JCPlayZone Award-winning, Christ-centered web site for kids
Devotions • •
Daily Devotions
Available online or via e-mail Written by Pastor Ken Klaus • •
Seasonal Devotions
Downloadable and customizable Available for Advent & Lent
Thank You!
Any Questions?
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