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Michigan District, LCMS Podcast episodes

September 16, 2024 The Road to Emmaus, Ann Arbor
Rev. Chris Troxel of Emmaus discusses the challenges of a new church plant in Ann Arbor and describes the Emmaus partnership with University Lutheran Chapel and St. Paul, Ann Arbor.
Show notes:
The vision of Emmaus Lutheran Church is create a community where people are seen, heard, and loved. Find out more about Emmaus Lutheran Church:
emmausannarbor.org
Emmaus is located at 420 W Liberty St Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Emmaus phone number: 810.990.7572
Follow Emmaus on Instagram: instagram.com/emmausannarbor/
Contact Rev. Chris Troxel: [email protected]
Find out more about Rev. Troxel: emmausannarbor.org/leadership
Find out more about Working Genius by contacting Rev. Troxel
27 min
September 09, 2024 Stewardship, Schools, and Baptisms
Rev. Doug Adams from St. Peter's, Eastpointe joins the podcast to talk about stewardship, the health of Lutheran schools, and the 20-plus baptisms recently performed at St. Peter's.
Show Notes:
Rev. Doug Adams has been serving congregations and schools in the Michigan District for the last 22 years. He graduated from Concordia University Ann Arbor and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Rev. Adams is one of 8 members of the Michigan Stewardship Committee.
Find out more about St. Peter's Eastpointe at stpeterslutheranchurch.net
Find out more about the Stewardship in the Michigan District www.michigandistrict.org/leadership-development/stewardship
Check out the playlist for God’s Children are God’s Disciples youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj8v28O0X9LVduNyvIuoRL7kOzQeQILy5
Check out Michigan District stewardship resources www.michigandistrict.org/resources/topics/stewardship
14 min
September 02, 2024Jr. High Gathering Recap and More
Luke Esselman joins the podcast to discuss the successes and challenges of a great week at the Junior High Gathering in Frankenmuth.
Show Notes:
Contact Luke Esselman
[email protected]
Check out the Michigan District events page to get updates on next year’s Junior High Gathering michigandistrict.org/events/
Watch the Junior High Gathering recap video youtu.be/QL7Gaohet7I
Find out more about the Ministry Specialist Conference
michigandistrict.org/events/ministry-specialist-conference/
youtu.be/K97Q_VrkTfA
18 min
August 26, 2024 Church Focus
Rev. Derek Riddle accepted a call to Trinity, Jackson a little over a year ago. He joins the podcast to talk about the process of getting to know his new congregation and the community where it is located, as well as the steps he and the congregation have taken to better focus on their ministry.
Show notes:
Find out more about Trinity, Jackson:
tlmjackson.com
To contact Rev. Riddle [email protected]
To see the “This is Us” video series: facebook.com/trinityluthmin
Find out more about FiveTwo ministries: fivetwo.com
23 min
August 19, 2024Church Partnerships – Part 6: Hub-and-Spoke Model
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
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.
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:
Being a Partner Church in Ministry, by Dan Meckes
2024 North and East Pastors Conference videos (Sessions from the conference include: 1. The Landscape of Small and Midsize Churches Today; 2. Perils and Possibilities for Small Churches; 3. Perils and Possibilities for Midsize Churches; 4. Practices for a Post-Church Context)
Books on Partnerships
Better Together, by Jim Tomberlin and Warren Bird
Evangelism in the Early Church, by Michael Green
Think Again, by Adam Grant
11 min
August 19, 2024Church Partnerships - Part 6: Hub-and-Spoke Model
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
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.
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:
Being a Partner Church in Ministry, by Dan Meckes
2024 North and East Pastors Conference videos (Sessions from the conference include: 1. The Landscape of Small and Midsize Churches Today; 2. Perils and Possibilities for Small Churches; 3. Perils and Possibilities for Midsize Churches; 4. Practices for a Post-Church Context)
Books on Partnerships
Better Together, by Jim Tomberlin and Warren Bird
Evangelism in the Early Church, by Michael Green
Think Again, by Adam Grant
11 min
August 12, 2024Church Partnerships – Part 5
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:
Better Together, by Jim Tomberlin and Warren Bird
Evangelism in the Early Church, by Michael Green
Think Again, by Adam Grant
Resources from michigandistrict.org:
Being a Partner Church in Ministry, by Dan Meckes
2024 North and East Pastors Conference videos (Sessions from the conference include: 1. The Landscape of Small and Midsize Churches Today; 2. Perils and Possibilities for Small Churches; 3. Perils and Possibilities for Midsize Churches; 4. Practices for a Post-Church Context)
21 min
August 12, 2024Church Partnerships - Part 5
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]
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:
Better Together, by Jim Tomberlin and Warren Bird
Evangelism in the Early Church, by Michael Green
Think Again, by Adam Grant
Resources from michigandistrict.org:
Being a Partner Church in Ministry, by Dan Meckes
2024 North and East Pastors Conference videos (Sessions from the conference include: 1. The Landscape of Small and Midsize Churches Today; 2. Perils and Possibilities for Small Churches; 3. Perils and Possibilities for Midsize Churches; 4. Practices for a Post-Church Context)
21 min
August 05, 2024Church Partnerships – Part 4
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

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 Shepherd’s Gate: sgatechurch.org
Contact Jim Jensen: [email protected]
Books on partnerships discussed in this series:
Better Together, by Jim Tomberlin and Warren Bird
Evangelism in the Early Church, by Michael Green
Think Again, by Adam Grant
Resources from michigandistrict.org:
Being a Partner Church in Ministry, by Dan Meckes
2024 North and East Pastors Conference videos (Sessions from the conference include: 1. The Landscape of Small and Midsize Churches Today; 2. Perils and Possibilities for Small Churches; 3. Perils and Possibilities for Midsize Churches; 4. Practices for a Post-Church Context)
16 min
August 05, 2024Church Partnerships - Part 4
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
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]
Find out more about Shepherd’s Gate: sgatechurch.org
Contact Jim Jensen: [email protected]
Books on partnerships discussed in this series:
Better Together, by Jim Tomberlin and Warren Bird
Evangelism in the Early Church, by Michael Green
Think Again, by Adam Grant
Resources from michigandistrict.org:
Being a Partner Church in Ministry, by Dan Meckes
2024 North and East Pastors Conference videos (Sessions from the conference include: 1. The Landscape of Small and Midsize Churches Today; 2. Perils and Possibilities for Small Churches; 3. Perils and Possibilities for Midsize Churches; 4. Practices for a Post-Church Context)
16 min