Skip Navigation

in the current issueWhat is the mission of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren? President Joel Egge answers that question by looking at our mission statement. Also see our year-to-date contribution report and President Egge's question, "How much would you give to support the mission of the CLB?"

Cover Story

The Vision and Calling of the CLB Today

The Vision and Calling of the CLB Today

by Joel Egge

Tue, Feb 23, 2010

I am grateful that the Church of the Lutheran Brethren convention delegates stated our mission personally, that is, in language that speaks to us individually, to our congregations and to each cluster of churches.

Update from the Convention Committee | Watch the Video

Update from the Convention Committee | Watch the Video

Wed, Feb 24, 2010

This year, in June, the Church of the Lutheran Brethren will experience its first Biennial Convention. The committee has been meeting since September to brainstorm and plan for the first convention of its kind.

The Convention Image

The Convention Image

by Tim Mathiesen

Tue, Feb 23, 2010

God's Story does not begin and end with the cross. It continues today and we, as his Church, are part of his story.

Church & Synod News

Download Seminary J-Term Seminar Audio

Download Seminary J-Term Seminar Audio

Mon, Feb 22, 2010

Lutheran Brethren Seminary held its J-Term January 18-20. The topic was homosexuality.

Jamestown Worldview Conference

Jamestown Worldview Conference

Mon, Feb 22, 2010

Victory LBC, Jamestown, ND will be hosting a Worldview Conference. Evening speakers include Peter Marshall and John Njoroge.

Part-Time Children's Ministry Coordinator

Part-Time Children's Ministry Coordinator

Mon, Feb 22, 2010

Part-time position as Children’s Ministry Coordinator open at Oak Hill Church.

Snap Shot!

Zam-Zam's Dreams

Zam-Zam's Dreams

Tue, Feb 23, 2010

Zam-Zam grew up as a Muslim. In those days very few Muslims allowed their children to attend school. But Zam-Zam was given that opportunity. Members of a Bible distribution organization gave New Testaments to Zam-Zam and her classmates. Most of them threw theirs away, but she kept hers. It was years, though, before she opened it.

Do You Innovate?

Community of Joy's Discipleship Emphasis

Community of Joy's Discipleship Emphasis

Tue, Feb 23, 2010

Christ's call in Matthew 28:18-20 to go into all nations and make disciples is as all-encompassing for our congregations today as it was for the original disciples who heard his Great Commission with their own ears.

RE:Think

With Our Eyes on God

With Our Eyes on God

by Randy Mortenson

Wed, Feb 24, 2010

Both the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Church of the Lutheran Brethren voted on "big-ticket" items at their respective conventions last year. Each had been involved for years with task forces and meetings and discussions and studies and preliminary statements leading up to the vote.

Glimpse

The Mission of Christ and our Church

The Mission of Christ and our Church

by Joel Egge

Mon, Feb 22, 2010

How important is the mission of Christ? How important is it to you? Would it be worth a coffee or two a week? The Church of the Lutheran Brethren’s contribution goal is $2,300,000 and as of January 30th, we are 62% of the way to our goal.

Contribution Report

Contribution Report

Tue, Feb 23, 2010

Actual Received: $1,434,046 as of January 31st, 2010. Open the article to see the graph.