Michigan District, LCMS Podcast

Rev. Bryan Schindel from Cross and Resurrection on the campus of Eastern Michigan University joins the podcast. He talks about the importance of bringing college students to Christ at the universities around the state.

Find out more about Campus Connect

michigandistrict.org/campusconnect/

Website for Cross and Resurrection at Eastern Michigan crossandres.org/

To reach Rev. Bryan Schindel [email protected]

For a list of active campus ministries in Michigan michigandistrict.org/ministries/specialized-ministries/campus-ministry/

Rev. Dr. Charles Schulz and CUAA student Justin Goodrich discuss how and why they got started in ministry and share advice and encouragement to others interested in taking the step.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Find out more about Set Apart to Serve www.lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve

Find out more about Concordia Seminary in St. Louis www.csl.edu

Find out more about Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne www.ctsfw.edu

Find out more about Concordia University Ann Arbor www.cuaa.edu

Get in touch with Rev. Dr. Kasper at email

The Junior High Gathering takes place in Frankenmuth July 30-August 1.

Find out more about the Junior High Gathering  michigandistrict.org/event/junior-high-youth-gathering-2024/

Trinity Time is a CUAA-sponsored retreat for high school students and recent graduates (ages 15-18) who are interested in exploring the possibility of a calling into church work.

Trinity Time takes place at Concordia University Ann Arbor on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 12:45 PM until Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

Find out more about Trinity Time apply.cuw.edu/register/?id=5c3f7571-c758-43df-809d-c9b3184e19d3&site=cuaa

You can find the Suffering Servants podcast: sufferingservants.buzzsprout.com

Rev. Dr. Charles Schulz and CUAA student Justin Goodrich discuss how and why they got started in ministry and share advice and encouragement to others interested in taking the step.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Find out more about Set Apart to Serve

www.lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve

Find out more about Concordia Seminary in St. Louis www.csl.edu

Find out more about Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne www.ctsfw.edu

Find out more about Concordia University Ann Arbor www.cuaa.edu

Get in touch with Rev. Dr. Kasper at email

The Junior High Gathering takes place in Frankenmuth July 30-August 1.

Find out more about the Junior High Gathering michigandistrict.org/event/junior-high-youth-gathering-2024/

Trinity Time is a CUAA-sponsored retreat for high school students and recent graduates (ages 15-18) who are interested in exploring the possibility of a calling into church work.

Trinity Time takes place at Concordia University Ann Arbor on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 12:45 PM until Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

Find out more about Trinity Time apply.cuw.edu/register/?id=5c3f7571-c758-43df-809d-c9b3184e19d3&site=cuaa

You can find the Suffering Servants podcast: sufferingservants.buzzsprout.com

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Deaconess Christie Hansard joins the podcast to discuss how we can identify and cope with stress. She also shares important resources on the topic.

Find out more about help available for church workers and families at

michigandistrict.org/churches/church-worker-care/mental-health-case-manager/

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Contact Deaconess Christie Hansard

Concordia Plan Services has resources available at www.concordiaplans.org

Concordia Publishing House - www.cph.org

Resource Books available on Stress

• Grace Under Pressure www.cph.org/grace-under-pressure-responding-faithfully-to-stress
• Martin Luther on Mental Health www.cph.org/martin-luther-on-mental-health-practical-advice-for-christians-today
• Emotions in the Gospel www.cph.org/emotions-the-gospel-created-for-connection
• Vantage Point www.amazon.com/Vantage-Point-View-Rest-Rhythm-ebook/dp/B0791XPY2Q
• The Gift of Empathy www.stephenministries.org/giftofempathy/default.cfm/1802

Rev. Dr. Rob Kasper sits down with three women who are spiritual influencers in the Michigan District and who work to raise awareness for full-time church work.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Find out more about Set Apart to Serve: www.lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve

Get in touch with Rev. Dr. Kasper at [email protected]

The Junior High Youth Gathering takes place in Frankenmuth July 30-August 1.

Find out more about the Junior High Youth Gathering: www.michigandistrict.org/event/junior-high-youth-gathering-2024/

​Camp Concordia exists to provide opportunities for children, youth, and their families to encounter Christ in the midst of God’s creation: enriching body and soul and resulting in strong missional skills and actions.

For more information on Camp Concordia: www.campconcordia.org

Trinity Time is a CUAA-sponsored retreat for high school students and recent graduates (ages 15-18) who are interested in exploring the possibility of a calling into church work. For more information visit www.cuaa.edu/trinitytime

Rev. Dr. Rob Kasper sits down with three women who are spiritual influencers in the Michigan District and who work to raise awareness for full-time church work.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Find out more about Set Apart to Serve:

www.lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve

Get in touch with Rev. Dr. Kasper at [email protected]

The Junior High Youth Gathering takes place in Frankenmuth July 30-August 1.

Find out more about the Junior High Youth Gathering: www.michigandistrict.org/event/junior-high-youth-gathering-2024/

​Camp Concordia exists to provide opportunities for children, youth, and their families to encounter Christ in the midst of God's creation: enriching body and soul and resulting in strong missional skills and actions.

For more information on Camp Concordia: www.campconcordia.org

Trinity Time is a CUAA-sponsored retreat for high school students and recent graduates (ages 15-18) who are interested in exploring the possibility of a calling into church work. For more information visit www.cuaa.edu/trinitytime

Rev. Dr. Rob Kasper leads a discussion with Carole Koke and Joel Zander (Faith, Grand Blanc) on the importance of raising up full-time church workers with the youth in our district.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Find out more about Set Apart to Serve https://www.lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve

Get in touch with Rev. Dr. Kasper at [email protected]

The Junior High Gathering takes place in Frankenmuth July 30-August 1.

Find out more about the Junior High Gathering https://michigandistrict.org/event/junior-high-youth-gathering-2024/

Trinity Time is a CUAA sponsored retreat for high school students and recent graduates (ages 15-18) who are interested in exploring the possibility of a calling into church work.

Trinity Time takes place at Concordia University Ann Arbor Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 12:45 p.m. until Monday, July 22, at 5 p.m.

Find out more about Trinity Time https://apply.cuw.edu/register/?id=5c3f7571-c758-43df-809d-c9b3184e19d3&site=cuaa

Rev. Dr. Rob Kasper leads a discussion with Carole Koke and Joel Zander (Faith, Grand Blanc) on the importance of raising up full-time church workers with the youth in our district.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Find out more about Set Apart to Serve

https://www.lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve

Get in touch with Rev. Dr. Kasper at [email protected]

The Junior High Gathering takes place in Frankenmuth July 30-August 1.

Find out more about the Junior High Gathering https://michigandistrict.org/event/junior-high-youth-gathering-2024/

Trinity Time is a CUAA sponsored retreat for high school students and recent graduates (ages 15-18) who are interested in exploring the possibility of a calling into church work.

Trinity Time takes place at Concordia University Ann Arbor Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 12:45 p.m. until Monday, July 22, at 5 p.m.

Find out more about Trinity Time https://apply.cuw.edu/register/?id=5c3f7571-c758-43df-809d-c9b3184e19d3&site=cuaa

Jeff Heisner is joined by professional church workers Luke Esselman and Tyler Seehafer. They discuss their new vlog, which will target the needs of professional church workers throughout the Michigan District.

The purpose of the vlog

The Professional Church Worker

is to provide encouragement, resources, support, direction, and maybe a little entertainment for all those working or volunteering in the 2nd chair ministries in the Church.

Click here

to access the playlist.

Tyler Seehafer is currently working at St. Paul, Ann Arbor, and has been serving in the LCMS for 12 years. He has served with 3 congregations as well as MOST Ministries.

Luke Esselman has served as a DCE at Grace, Coopersville for 15 years and for a total of 21 years in LCMS education.

Rev. Dan Howard from Hope, Warren sits down with Jeff Heisner to talk about a thriving young adult ministry and how they’ve engaged with a demographic group the church has struggled to reach.

Young Adult Game Nights happen at Hope, Warren the 4th Friday of every month

Hope Warren - www.hopewarren.com

Find out more about Rev. Dan Howard - www.hopewarren.com/people/dan-howard/

Contact Rev. Howard – [email protected]

Barna study on young adults - www.barna.com/research/young-adults-goals/