When I was in sixth grade, the Director of Christian Education at my church asked me to be one of several teen representa­tives on the Youth Board. It might sound silly to ask an eleven-year-old to sit through the business agenda of monthly meetings, but I took on the responsibil­ity with genuine passion. This one …

Announcement:  If you haven’t already made a note to change the web address to access the archived MSLN programs, you’ll need to do so as the old address will take you to a furniture store in Colorado. Now that the MSL NETWORK is broadcasting in six different areas in the upper Midwest, a decision was …

Shepherd’s Hill at the Crossroads is getting ready for the camp season already!  We are looking for summer staff who help make everything happen, young men and women, 18 years old or older, who want to make an impact in the lives of kids of all ages.  If you know someone who would be interested …

“I can’t really remember a lot of that time.” Those are the words of 14-year-old Cameron*–a handsome young man with stylish brown hair, a subtle grin, and a twinkle in his eye. And, according to his mother, him not remembering is a blessing, because it was a very difficult time. It all started when Cameron …

INCOME Congregational Mission Giving                                 $65,350.54 Synodical Pledge (35%) (22,872.69) Other Gifts 1,371.52 Total left for District Missions, Expenses $43,849.37 EXPENSES: Local Missions and Committee Activities:  $14,790.28   (Includes UND – Wittenberg Chapel, Life Skills & Transition Center, Deaf Ministry, Watford City) Congregational Support 30,477.99    (Includes General Operations, District President, Business Manager, Board of …

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (CTSFW)—From March 21–23, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), is hosting a Prayerfully Consider Visit (PCV) on campus. This biannual event is an opportunity for men and women considering a future vocation as a pastor or deaconess to explore in a tangible way what life is like as a student at CTSFW. …

Have you ever planned an event hoping that young women would attend? Or have you ever wondered, “Why don’t young women want to help out around the church?” If you have asked these questions, think on this: “And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, …