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SUMMARY:Million Dollar Life Match grant training webinars
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Office of National Mission will host two online training sessions on Wednesday\, Jan. 10\, 2024 — the first at 2 p.m. CST and the second at 7 p.m. CST — for LCMS congregations and districts interested in applying for a Million Dollar Life Match grant. \nRegister\n\n2 p.m. Zoom webinar\n\n\n7 p.m. Zoom webinar\n\nLearn more\n\nMillion Dollar Life Match grants
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/million-dollar-life-match-grant-training-webinars/
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SUMMARY:Mercy Ministries Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Mercy work: It’s one thing that sets Lutherans apart\, and there is so much happening right here at home to bring God’s mercy to people in need.\n\nThis Zoom webinar will offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the latest mercy work happening through the LCMS Office of National Mission. Participants will get a front-row seat to see how God is caring for His people through LCMS disaster response efforts; family\, life and health ministries; church worker wellness; and more.\n\nCan’t make it live? Register for the webinar and you’ll receive a recording of the event to watch later at your convenience. During registration\, participants can also submit questions that may be included during the Q&A portion of the event.\nPresenters:\n\n 	Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor\, managing director\, LCMS Office of National Mission\n 	Bri Gerzevske\, director of Managed Contributor Care\, LCMS Mission Advancement\n\nRegister now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/mercy-ministries-webinar-february-27-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Life on the Field: A Missionary Spouse Perspective
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a webinar titled “Life on the Field: A Missionary Spouse Perspective” from 9 to 10 a.m. Central time on Saturday\, April 18. \n\n\n\nMissionary service is a calling that involves the whole family. For those who may be contemplating missionary service\, there are many important questions that deserve thoughtful\, honest conversation. \n\n\n\nThis Zoom webinar will offer a candid\, behind-the-scenes look at life on the international mission field from the perspective of LCMS missionary spouses. Through a panel discussion with current and formerly deployed spouses\, participants will hear firsthand insights into topics such as safety\, medical care\, housing\, children’s education\, finances and raising a family in another culture.  \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn how God equips and cares for missionary families as they serve around the world. \n\n\n\nCan’t make it live? Register for the webinar\, and you’ll receive a recording of the event to watch at your convenience. Participants who attend live may submit questions during the event. \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nDeaconess Clarion Fritsche\, manager of Mobilization and Training\, LCMS Office of International Mission\n\n\n\nRebecca Krey\, missionary spouse\, Santiago\, Dominican Republic\n\n\n\nJennifer Preus\, missionary spouse\, Brasov\, Romania\n\n\n\nKrista Trump\, missionary spouse\, Nairobi\, Kenya\n\n\n\nJustin Logston\, missionary spouse\, Santiago\, Dominican Republic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLCMS International Mission\n\n\n\n\ninternational.lcms.org\n\n\n\n\n\n888-843-5267
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/life-on-the-field-a-missionary-spouse-perspective/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:National Mission webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Lord is not far from us — He is at work right where we are\, in our congregations\, schools and communities. \n\n\n\nThe Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) will host a webinar at 2 p.m. Central time on Friday\, Aug. 28\, that will offer a behind-the-scenes peek at the work of the LCMS across North America as together we bring the love of Christ to those in our neighborhoods and communities.  \n\n\n\nWe are so excited to share with you all about how our church is engaging in God’s mission here through church planting\, family and discipleship ministry\, disaster response and more. \n\n\n\nCan’t make it live? Register for the webinar\, and you’ll receive a recording of the event to watch later at your convenience. \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nRev. Dan Galchutt\, chief mission officer and interim executive director of the Office of National Mission\n\n\n\nBri Gerzevske\, director of Managed Contributor Care\, LCMS Mission Advancement\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/national-mission-webinar-august-28-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Missionary Myths
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a webinar titled “Missionary Myths: What You Think You Know About Missionaries — and What’s Actually True” from 10 to 11 a.m. Central time on Saturday\, Oct. 24. \n\n\n\n“I can’t be an international missionary because …” \n\n\n\nThe answers people give to complete that statement are often based on myths about what they think a missionary is and does. \n\n\n\nJoin a panel of current missionaries and DCE Anne Gonzalez\, manager of missionary recruitment for the LCMS Office of International Mission\, as they explore how LCMS missionaries spread the Gospel\, plant Lutheran churches and show mercy around the world. \n\n\n\nDiscover the truth about common misconceptions regarding missionary service\, hear firsthand missionary accounts from actual missionaries\, and learn about the many ways God calls His people to participate in international mission work. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re prayerfully considering serving overseas or looking for meaningful ways to support LCMS global mission from where you are\, you’ll leave encouraged\, inspired and equipped to take your next step in God’s mission. \n\n\n\nCan’t make it live? Register for the webinar\, and you’ll receive a recording of the event to watch at your convenience. Participants who attend live may submit questions during the event. \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nMakia Adler — LCMS missionary to Belize\n\n\n\nBen Goehring — LCMS missionary to Romania\n\n\n\nRev. Adam Lehman — LCMS missionary to Puerto Rico\n\n\n\nRev. Bryan and Deaconess Keah Payne — LCMS missionaries to Tanzania\n\n\n\nDeaconess Gina Teeple — LCMS missionary to Eurasia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLCMS International Mission\n\n\n\n\ninternational.lcms.org\n\n\n\n\n\n888-843-5267
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/missionary-myths-webinar/
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