A ministry of revitalization
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A ministry of revitalization

When Vivian Dávila was in seminary, a professor told her: “Whenever you get up in that pulpit, whenever you go do some new ministry, and your knees aren’t shaking, stop—you…
2024 ELCA Youth Gathering – Week in Review | “Created to Be”
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2024 ELCA Youth Gathering – Week in Review | “Created to Be”

For the first time in six years, thousands of ELCA young people from across the country gathered in one place last month. The ELCA Youth Gathering was held July 16-20…
Evolving leadership
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Evolving leadership

As he enters the office of bishop of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin, Martin Halom sees a changing church in a changing world. But, he said, “leadership may be evolving…
Behind the scenes of the Youth Gathering
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Behind the scenes of the Youth Gathering

Editor’s note: Last month 16,000 young Lutherans came to New Orleans for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering. From July 16 to 20, Mass Gathering services were held nightly at the…
Down-to-earth leadership
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Down-to-earth leadership

Timothy Graham didn’t plan on becoming a bishop. “I knew my name would be lifted up, but I didn’t have any expectations,” said Graham, who serves as a pastor of…
A second chance to experience the Gathering
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A second chance to experience the Gathering

This year the ELCA Youth Gathering hosted young adult Lutherans for the first time. The Young Adult Ministry, a network of young adult programs across the ELCA, was able to…
“An important time to be the church”
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“An important time to be the church”

For Nathan Pipho, who was elected June 7 as bishop of the New England Synod, the top three priorities for his synod are clear: “Telling the story of Jesus, building…