Michigan District, LCMS Director of District Facilitators, Rev. Randy Johnson, joins the podcast to continue the discussion on church partnerships. Rev. Johnson talks about the hub-and-spoke model as a newer example of how church partnerships can work.

This is part 6 of a series on partnering with other churches.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6

District Facilitators are experienced District staff members deployed to assist ministry staff and lay leaders in order to strengthen and support local churches and schools.

To get in touch with Rev. Randy Johnson: [email protected]

Find out more about how District Facilitators can help: michigandistrict.org/facilitator/

Check out our resource page on partnerships: michigandistrict.org/resources/being-a-partner-church/

Resources from michigandistrict.org:

Books on Partnerships

Rev. Trevor Sutton of St. Luke, Haslett and St. Luke, Christ Campus joins the podcast to talk about his experiences and the culture of St. Luke, Haslett as they seek to spread the Gospel through collaborating, breaking down silos, walking together, and taking the steps toward healthy church partnerships.

This is part 5 of a series on partnering with other churches.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6

Show Notes:

District Facilitators are experienced District staff members deployed to assist ministry staff and lay leaders in order to strengthen and support local churches and schools.

Find out more about how District Facilitators can help: michigandistrict.org/facilitator/

Contact Rev. Dan Meckes: [email protected]

Contact Rev. John Greig: [email protected]

Find out more about St. Luke: knowingjesus.org

Contact Rev. Trevor Sutton: [email protected]

Find out more about Grace Lutheran: gracelutheranleslie.org

Books on partnerships discussed in this series:

Resources from michigandistrict.org:

Rev. Tim Bollinger and Jim Jensen from Shepherd’s Gate Church in Shelby Twp. share their stories and insights on different types of collaboration between churches. This is part 4 of a series on partnering with other churches.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6

District Facilitators are experienced District staff members deployed to assist ministry staff and lay leaders in order to strengthen and support local churches and schools.

Find out more about how District Facilitators can help: michigandistrict.org/facilitator/

Contact Rev. Dan Meckes: [email protected]

Contact Rev. John Greig: [email protected]

Find out more about Shepherd’s Gate: sgatechurch.org

Contact Jim Jensen: [email protected]

Books on partnerships discussed in this series:

Resources from michigandistrict.org:

Rev. Matt Schuler from Journey Lutheran Church in Oxford shares the stories of how vital partnerships have been to his church and encourages other churches in our District to work together for the good of the Kingdom. This is part 3 of a series on partnering with other churches.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6

District Facilitators are experienced District staff members deployed to assist ministry staff and lay leaders in order to strengthen and support local churches and schools.

Find out more about how District Facilitators can help: michigandistrict.org/facilitator/

Contact Rev. Dan Meckes: [email protected]

Contact Rev. John Greig: [email protected]

Find out more about Journey Lutheran: journeylutheran.church

Contact Rev. Matt Schuler: [email protected]

Books on partnerships discussed in this series:

Resources from michigandistrict.org:

Michigan District Facilitators Rev. Dan Meckes and Rev. John Greig join the podcast to talk about church partnerships as part 2 of a series on collaborating with other churches.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6

District Facilitators are experienced District staff members deployed to assist ministry staff and lay leaders in order to strengthen and support local churches and schools.

Find out more about how District Facilitators can help michigandistrict.org/facilitator/

Contact Rev. Dan Meckes [email protected]

Contact Rev. John Greig [email protected]

2024 North and East Pastors Conference Videos youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj8v28O0X9LUzvHhAjKTNwJskCIpN9BYn

Session from the conference include

Michigan District Facilitators Rev. Dan Meckes and Rev. John Greig join the podcast to talk about the life cycle of a church. This is part of a series on partnering with other churches.

Part 1 | Part 2  | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6

District Facilitators are experienced District staff members deployed to assist ministry staff and lay leaders in order to strengthen and support local churches and schools.

Find out more about how District Facilitators can help michigandistrict.org/facilitator/

Contact Rev. Dan Meckes: [email protected]

Contact Rev. John Greig: [email protected]

2024 North and East Pastors Conference Videos youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj8v28O0X9LUzvHhAjKTNwJskCIpN9BYn

Session from the conference include

The Executive Director of The Luke Clinic, Penny Armbruster, joins the podcast to share the heartbreak and the success in the stories about the mothers and babies who receive their free healthcare in Detroit.

For more information on The Luke Clinic – thelukeclinic.org and facebook.com/TheLukeClinic

The Luke Clinic is a free life-affirming 501c3 non-profit charity dedicated to taking care of mothers, providing prenatal care, and infant care.

The Luke Clinic is open in Detroit on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month 2 p.m.-6 p.m.

The Luke Clinic address: 7354 Whitaker Street, Detroit, MI 48209

Contact The Luke Clinic

The latest video from The Luke Clinic – https://youtu.be/POH87nHSsRQ

Rev. David Grimm joins the podcast to share the stories and ways God is working at Revive Fest, a summer of music and worship at the En Gedi Campground in Leonidas, Mich.

Revive Fest (formerly En Gedi Music Fest) is a Christian event featuring a variety of nationally known contemporary music artists. ​The atmosphere of this festival is perfect for families, groups, and individuals.

For more information on Revive Fest: myrevivefest.com

Headliners this year include Tauren Wells and Danny Gokey.

Revive Fest is July 26-28 at En Gedi Resort, 30321 Covey Road, Leonidas, MI 49066

Get tickets – myrevivefest.ticketspice.com/revive-fest2024?t=REVIVE

For camping – myrevivefest.com/camping-1

Revive Fest will host a number of outdoor activities including rock climbing and much more.

Alpha Building Center of Nottawa is hosting a craft tent with projects for kids.

For more information on Creator’s Praise Ministires –  creatorspraiseministries.org

Rev. Bill Wangelin and his wife Kristin join the podcast to talk about how God is working at the Lutheran Adult Gathering on Mackinac Island. They also share some amazing stories on COFA, another ministry that is close to their heart.

The Lutheran Adult Gathering takes place October 11-13, 2024 on Mackinac Island at the Grand Hotel

Find out more about the Lutheran Adult Gathering – michigandistrict.org/event/lutheran-adult-gathering-2024/

Frequently asked questions about the Luthearn Adult Gathering: michigandistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LAG2024_FAQs.pdf

Register today: michigandistrict.org/lutheran-adult-gathering-registration/

COFA stands for Christian Outreach for Africa

Find our more about COFA at africaoutreach.org

Despite chaos, including a recent shooting and string of house fires, Franklin Avenue Mission (FAM) continues to bring God’s hope to the Flint community. Brian Baughman, the Executive Director of FAM, joins the podcast to share how they do it.

Franklin Avenue Mission – franklinavenuemission.org

To contact Franklin Avenue Mission – [email protected]  or call 810.285.9598

FAM provides dinners to the Flint neighborhood on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Summer Bible study for kids is available on Mondays and Tuesdays.\

Franklin Avenue Mission JAM: June 29, 3-7 p.m. – Free event at Franklin Avenue Mission, 2210 N. Franklin Avenue, Flint, MI48506

FAM is always looking for volunteers and partner churches – franklinavemission.org/volunteer/