Christianity at a Crossroads

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Christianity at a Crossroads

• Two-thirds of worlds population are not
  followers of Christ
• The need for bold proclamation of Christs love
  has never been greater!

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Our Vision

• We will not rest until
• Every last person has the opportunity to hear the
  Gospel in an understandable way

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Our Vision

• We will not rest until
• New believers are connected to a faithful
  Christian community where they can grow in their
  faith and witness

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Our Vision

• We will not rest until
• And all Christians are disciples who reach out in
  love to those who dont yet know the Savior.

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Sharing the Good News

• United States
• One million Gospel touches each week
• Internationally last year
• 405,509 responses
• 38,810 referrals to local congregations

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The Lutheran Hour

• Airing since 1930
• Now broadcast on 1,400 stations as well as the
  American Forces Network
• More than 800,000 listeners per week
• Mobile app available

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The Lutheran Hour

• Special Sermon Series Now Airing

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The Lutheran Hour

• Speaker Rev. Gregory Seltz
• Previously the Director of theCross-Cultural
  Ministry Center/Professor of Theology at
  Concordia University-Irvine
• Pastoral experience in Tampa, Dallas and New
  York

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International Ministries

• Proclaims the Gospel in culturally relevant
  venues and media
• Equips individuals to share Christs message of
  hope
• Engages volunteers and congregations

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Bible Correspondence Courses

• Allows for personal and private exploration of
  the Gospel
• More than 47,000 people enrolled as students
  for the first time last year

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Radio Programming

• Tremendous growth in Africa and the Middle East
• Broadcasting Arabic-languageChristian
  programming that reaches the Muslim world
• Directs listeners to other Christianresources

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Performing Arts Ministry

• Teaches about Christ through
• - Music
• - Dramas
• - Puppet Ministry
• Used in hospitals, prisons and schools

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Equipping The Saints

• Teaches volunteers about witnessing
• More than 300 workshops last year for 15,000
  volunteers

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Project JOEL

• Launched in Panama in 1996
• Teaches young peopleabout building
  healthylifestyles and a future based on the
  Gospel

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Holistic Outreach

• Addresses physical and spiritual needs
• Opens doors forstaff and volunteers to share
  the Gospel with hurting people

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International Ministries Strategic Emphases

• Unreached People
• Urban Areas
• Young People

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International Ministries Strategic Response

• Establishment of newministry centers in
  Indonesia and Liberia

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International Ministries Strategic Response

• Relocation of Mexico ministry to Mexico City

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International Ministries Strategic Response

• Opening of new satellite ministry centers in
  Mumbai, India, as well as several in Latin
  America

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Online Mission Trips

• First trip hosted in March 2012
• 2015 Latvia
• Use pre-recorded and live video to show how LHM
  reaches outwith the Gospel in other countries

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International Ministries Partnerships

• Provide ongoing support
• Offer a one-time gift
• See the Gospel at work through hands-on service
  with an LHM ministry center
• www.lhm.org/partner

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Christianity in the U.S.

• Becoming a minority Protestant country
• Significant membershiplosses in churches
• LHM must partner with the laity to equip and
  empower them to be missionaries in their
  communities

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Outreach Initiative

• Pilot program
• Helps congregations develop a culture of
  outreach within the congregation
• Connects with the community to expand the church
• Provides consistent follow-up with potential new
  believers

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MISSION U
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MISSION U

• MU 101Equipping to Share Everyday Evangelism
• MU 102Witnessing Methods Seven Styles of Faith
  Sharing
• MU 201Dealing with Tough Questions
• MU 202The Outreach Congregation
• MU 203Sharing the Gospel in a Digital Age
• MU 301Christ Alone in a Coexist World

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Cutting-edge evangelism program for teens

• Training Events
• Videos
• Community
• Music
• Presentation

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Outreach Conferences

• Compelling presenters
• Breakouts covering outreach topics to reach
  todays culture
• Opportunities to connect to other ministries
• Thousands of attendees in 2011 and 2013

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Outreach Conferences

• National Outreach Conference in Detroit July
  2014
• Energetically empowered Christians to engage in
  a lifestyle of living out, andspeaking out, the
  Gospel
• Visit www.lhm.org/conference to view main-stage
  presentations and hear audio of the workshops

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Mens NetWork
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Mens NetWork

• Award-winning, video-based Bible studies
• 28 videos available on a variety of topics
• Recent studies
• The Great Deceiver
• Noah The Man, The Ark, The Flood
• The Mormons Who They Are, What They Believe

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Project Connect

• Topical booklets covering nearly 60 subjects
  to offer hope and comfort to hurting people
• Revolving Display
• Fits 230 booklets
• PC Junior
• Fits 40 booklets
• Spanish-language option

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Devotions

• Daily Devotions
• Available online or via e-mail
• Written by Pastor Ken Klaus
• Seasonal Devotions
• Downloadable and customizable
• Available for Advent Lent

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Online Mission Field

• Research to develop and test optimal web and
  mobile platforms for reaching new audiences
• Development of online tools to inform and build
  relationships
• Facilitate more opportunities for connections
  into Christian communities

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Thank You!

• Any Questions?
• Check out lhm.org for more information!