Saturday, May 14, 2011

NALC News for May

Here is what you can read in the May NALC News:

* Four pastors nominated for NALC Bishop.

* NALC Convocation is August 11-12.

* Lutheran CORE Convocation is August 9.

* Amendments to NALC constitution to be considered by Convocation.

* "Salvation Today" is theme of NALC-Lutheran CORE Theological Conference August 10-11.

* Nominations requested for Executive Council.

* Leaders of NALC and LCMC meet.

* NALC reaches 200-congregation milestone.

* Profile of American Lutheran Church, Rantoul, Illinois.

* "Vision for Mission" by Gemechis Desta Buba, NALC Missions Director.

* "Addressing Five Ministry Challenges" by Don Brandt.

CORE Connection for May

Here is what you can read in the May 2011 issue of CORE Connection:

* A New Mission Statement: Reflections from the Lutheran CORE Chair.

* Benne recounts Lutheran history.

* Tithe to benefit ethnic/immigrant ministries.

* Sample resolutions for assemblies available.

* Lutheran CORE Convocation features, August 9, 2011.

* Five Challenges to Church Growth, Part II.

* Lutheran CORE enrolled in Thrivent Choice.

* 2011 Lutheran CORE Constitution Amendments.

* "Salvation Today" - The Lutheran CORE and North American Lutheran Church Theological Conference, August 10-11, 2011.

* "Impact" national youth event is July 7-12.

* Frequently Asked Questions.