From Rev. Keith Zeh
Lutheran Men’s Ministry Team
A new team has taken to the field and has begun spring training “stretching”. Men from Eastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota Synods gathered together on March 5, 2010. They imagined how they could be a part of God’s mission with men in both synods, and decided to form a joint synod Lutheran Men’s Ministry Team. Continue reading…
Northwestern Minnesota Synod School for Lay Ministry
with Mons Teig (external link), Professor Emeritus of Worship, Luther Seminary
“Worship: Windows to the World”
February 12-13, 2010
Grace Lutheran Church (external link)
213 Roosevelt Ave. – Detroit Lakes, Minn
This class that will focus on creative and practical ways to explore and implement the vital connections between what we do on Sunday and the rest of our lives. Don’t miss it! Continue reading…

BeFriender Ministry Training Program Workshop
February 8-11, 2010
First Lutheran Church, Fargo (external link)
BeFriender Ministry, a listening ministry of lay pastoral care, is rooted in one’s Christian baptismal call to ministry. Lay ministers embody the caring presence of God and the faith community. Continue reading…
January 30 – 31, 2010
Red Willow Bible Camp – Rural Binford, ND
If you have ever wondered how a sermon is put together, if you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at writing a sermon, this upcoming event if for you!
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Master Builders: Building Men for Christ
January 22 – 23, 2010
South Campus of Hope Lutheran Church
Fargo, ND
Take a look at your congregation this weekend and count how many men are at worship in comparison to how many women. If your congregation is like most ELCA congregations, women outnumber men by nearly 2 to 1. This is a great concern not only for men. Congregations with a higher percentage of men actively engaged also tend to have stronger worship attendance, stewardship and family and children ministries.
During the Master Builder’s workshop, congregational teams will explore what is happening with men and their relationship with the church today and how to build the congregations ministry with men around discipleship. Each team attending will go home with a concrete plan to do more effective ministry with men in their congregation and community. Continue reading…

Saturday, January 16, 2010
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Climax Lutheran Church, Climax, MN
Join us for another great Hearts on Fire event sponsored by the EaND and Northwestern Minnesota Synods’ Mission Imagination Table.
Session Highlights:
- Grounded in the Word
- Discovering Hope for Multiple Point Parishes
- Missional Qualities for STaR Congregations
- Panel Presentation and Participant Reflection
- Worship
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from Rev. Keith Zeh, Director for Evangelical Mission EaND & NW MN Synods
You are invited to two wonderful opportunities…
November 6 – 7, 2009 (Friday – Saturday)
Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN
The Spirit of God is creating a new future through the planting of missional congregations while inspiring missional leaders, scholars and church planters around the world for a creative new apostolic era. Please consider being part of that work! Your voice and practical wisdom around the work of the Spirit in planting missional congregations could be vital. Visit their website for complete information and online registration. (external link)
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