Podcasts about congregational

Hebrews 12:7-14 Printable Outline:  12-7-25     Sermon audio:    12-7-25

This is the sermon and communion from Market Harborough Congregational Church in South Leicestershire, UK.Morning Worship 7th December 2025Leader: Rev Roo MacRae Advent 2: Awaiting the Promise: PeaceBible Readings: Isaiah 11:1-11 Luke 1:39-56

Psalm 107:1-43 Printable Outline:  11-30-25     Sermon audio:    11-30-25

Psalm 107:1-3 Printable Outline:  N/A     Sermon audio:    11-26-25

Rabbi Michael G. Holzman joins Mark Labberton to explore the formation of his Jewish faith, the pastoral realities of congregational life, and the multi-faith initiative he helped launch for the nation's 250th anniversary, Faith 250. He reflects on his early experiences of wonder in the natural world, the mentors who opened Torah to him, and the intellectual humility that shapes Jewish approaches to truth. Their conversation moves through the unexpected depth of congregational ministry, the spiritual and emotional weight of the pandemic, the complexities of speaking about God in contemporary Jewish life, and the role of cross-faith friendships. The episode concludes with Rabbi Holzman's reflections on how the suffering in Israel and Palestine reverberates among Jews and Muslims in America. Episode Highlights "I think we are desperately in need of ways to get Americans to agree that they're in the same community… simply by naming the Declaration of Independence as a piece of shared American scripture… we are inviting people and really challenging ourselves to think about the words in those documents seriously, and prayerfully." "My formation as a child was relatively non-theological… my mother just would sit there and say, 'Do you feel that wind?' And for me, knowing that it was in a national park mattered… being in such a grand and awesome space, under the enormity of the heavens." "The pursuit of truth with epistemic humility really became the cornerstone…if Moses wasn't allowed to see God's face, I'm never gonna see God's face—and yet we are all still pursuing what the meaning of this incredible text is." "I was a little bit unprepared… until you experience it as a pastor, you don't really understand the power of those things. That rootedness in this particular congregation gave me a sense of existential meaning that I didn't anticipate." "The thing that got me through that darkness was Saturday morning Torah study… just being there with the text and with these faces and these people… that to me was my path through the darkness." "When people are sitting over the text, the most palpable experience of God is this moment of understanding another human being… it's so vulnerable and it's so fleeting and it's so beautiful." "There is an experience happening on the ground of absolute suffering and horror on both sides… and there's a parallel experience happening for Jews and Muslims in America. It's powerful, spiritually powerful, emotionally powerful, and to people's core." Helpful Links and Resources Faith 250 https://www.faith250.org/ "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46550/the-new-colossus "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" by Frederick Douglass https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/what-to-the-slave-is-the-fourth-of-july/ "America the Beautiful" by Katherine Lee Bates https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/spotlight-primary-source/america-beautiful-1893 I and Thou, Martin Buber https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780684717258/i-and-thou About Rabbi Michael G. Holzman Rabbi Michael G. Holzman is the Senior Rabbi of Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation (NVHC), where he has served since 2010. His work focuses on spiritual formation, civic engagement, multi-faith partnership, and the cultivation of communities grounded in dignity, learning, and ethical responsibility. He founded the Rebuilding Democracy Project, which developed into Faith 250, a national multi-faith initiative preparing communities for the 250th anniversary of the United States through shared reflection on foundational American texts. He teaches and writes on Jewish ethics, civic life, and spiritual resilience. Show Notes Faith 250 American Scripture Faith 250 as a response to political despair and a way for clergy to exercise agency Four core American texts explored as shared scripture across faiths Intent to counter politicization of the 250th anniversary through spiritual depth Multi-faith relationships grounding the initiative in shared civic and moral concern Emphasis on clergy as conveners of spiritually safe, local containers for reading The Declaration, New Colossus, Frederick Douglass, and America the Beautiful as "scriptural" portals to civic meaning "American scripture" as a means of naming shared identity and shared community Jewish Formation and Torah Childhood shaped by nature, wonder, and ethical awareness rather than synagogue life Early encounters with the Everglades as formative experiences of spirit and awe Discovery of Torah study as a young adult across Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform settings Epistemic humility as a defining mark of Jewish study practice Pursuit of truth understood through the "through a glass darkly" frame of Moses Torah received "through the hand of Moses" as mediating truth and mystery Chevruta (paired study) as the engine of discovery, disagreement, and meaning Pastoral Life and Congregational Meaning Surprised by the depth of pastoral work: weddings, funerals, life-cycle passages Intimacy of congregational leadership as a source of meaning rather than tedium Congregational relationships forming an existential and vocational anchor The role of community support during family medical crises How decades-long pastoral presence shapes shared covenantal life Teaching 12- and 13-year-olds to encounter the text as spiritual practice The power of intergenerational relationships in spiritual resilience Pandemic and Spiritual Survival Early months of 2020 as a time of fear, isolation, and emotional strain Counseling families whose loved ones were dying without visitors Previous experience with depression creating early warning signals Telehealth therapy as a critical intervention Saturday morning Torah study on Zoom becoming the path through darkness Growth of the study community throughout the pandemic Predictable humor and shared reading as markers of communal stability Textuality, God-Language, and Jewish Hesitations Jewish discomfort speaking explicitly about God for theological and cultural reasons Layers of humility, anti-mysticism, differentiation from Christianity, and historical experience Sacredness and mystery of the scroll growing in the digital age Physicality of the Torah scroll attracting deeper attention and reverence Hebrew as a source of multivalent meaning, sonic power, and spiritual resonance Reading together as the most common encounter with God: understanding another's soul Pastoral awareness of individuals' life stories shaping group study dynamics Cross-Faith Devotion and Shared Honor Friendships with Muslim, Christian, and Hasidic leaders deepening spiritual insight Devotion in others sparking awe rather than defensiveness Disagreement becoming a site of connection rather than separation Devotion in other traditions prompting self-reflection on one's own commitments Stories of praying with and learning from ultra-Orthodox leaders Shared pursuit of truth across tradition lines as a form of civic and spiritual honor American religious diversity offering unprecedented exposure to sincere piety Israel, Gaza, and American Jewish Experience Suffering, fear, and horror experienced by Israelis and Palestinians Parallel emotional and spiritual pressures faced by Jews and Muslims in America Concern about political manipulation of community trauma Generational trauma and its transmission, including Holocaust-era family stories Emotional resonance of global conflict in local congregational life Distinction and connection between geopolitical realities and American spiritual experience Call to honor emotional realities across neighborhoods and communities Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.  

Morning Worship 30th November 2025 at Market Harborough Congregational Church. Advent 1: Awaiting the Promise: HopeBible Readings Luke 1:5-38, Genesis 3

Ethereal Encounters welcomes Peter Panagore Date: Thanksgiving, November 27th, 2025 - 5 PM EST Topic: Peter Pineal Gland Activation: Unlocking Your Divine Connection Bio: Living in Boothbay Harbor, Peter is a husband, father, grandfather, a two-time near-death experiencer, storyteller, ordained pastor, writer, best-selling book author, entrepreneur, public speaker, TV talent, producer, and more. He earned my Master of Divinity at Yale University with a focus on the classics of Western mysticism. MINISTER He served eighteen years as a Congregational community minister in the United Church of Christ, primarily along the coast of Maine. TELEVISION For fifteen years (2003-2018), Peter had the honor and privilege to broadcast ( a daily two-minute spot on two NBC TV stations with Daily Devotions (brand) just before the morning's weather. Through this program, he reached thirty million viewers annually on TV (Nielsen Ratings) and an uncountable number of listeners on FM and AM stations across Maine, New Hampshire, and the nation. https://www.peterpanagore.love

Philippians 4:6-9 Printable Outline:    11-23-25     Sermon audio:    11-23-25

This is the recording from Market Harborough Congregational Church, we would be delighted if you could join with us one Sunday morning.  We are at the top of the High Street in Market Harborough, Leicestershire in the United Kingdom.Morning Worship 23rd November 2025 Jonah, a journey in Grace: (4) Rocked by GraceBible Readings Acts 11:1-18, Jonah 3:6- 4:11

Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” English Standard Version (ESV)The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

Proverbs 3:7-18 Printable Outline:    11-16-25     Sermon audio:  11-16-25

A fitting summary and conclusion to John Cotton's treatise on Congregational church government. Here we see that, 1) Jesus Christ is the first and supreme subject of all "power of the keys". 2) The local church, has the ministerial power of the keys. 3) The Apostles were a unique, temporary office of ministerial power. 4) Church power is jointly held by the elders and the members. 5) The joint exercise of elders and the congregation is the complete expression of church power. 6) Ordination is valid within a local church alone. 7) The local church's censures, disciplines, are binding in heaven. 8) When a particular church falls into error or scandal, and a faction maintains it, an assembly of churches is to judge and correct it. 9) A church's spiritual authority is independent of the civil sword, but it must submit to civil government in things that concern civil peace—such as property, justice, taxes, and social order. 10) Independent churches ought to voluntarily associate in covenant and communion with other churches.

Welcome to our podcast, if you are able to visit Market Harborough in South Leicestershire please join us on a Sunday morning at 10.30am.Morning Worship 16th November 2025 Leader: Rev Roo MacRaeTheme: Jonah, a journey in Grace: (3) Realising GraceBible Readings Matthew 9:1-13, Jonah 3:1- 4:3

Selected Scriptures Printable Outline:    N/A     Sermon audio:  11-9-25

This is the recording from Market Harborough Congregational Church in Leicestershire in the middle of England.  If you are in the town please call in and worship with us at 10.30am on Sunday mornings.9th November 2025Leader Rev Roo MacRae Jonah, a journey in Grace: (2) Rescued by GraceBible Readings 2 Kings 14:23-29, Jonah 2

This episode features Dr. J. Stephen Yuille, Professor of Church History and Spiritual Formation at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Director of Puritan Publishing at Reformation Heritage Books. Yuille shares with the NBN about his new five-volume edition of The Works of John Cotton (Soli Deo Gloria, 2025). John Cotton (1585–1652) was among the most influential Puritan pastors of his age, shaping church life in both England and New England. Yuille explains how this new edition traces Cotton's thought across his major works—from his devotional classics, to his defense during the Antinomian Controversy, his exchanges on religious liberty, his writings on Congregational church government, and his apocalyptic sermons on Revelation and the Song of Solomon. Together, this 5 volume set Cotton's complete works, published together for the first time since their original printing 400 years ago, reveals his vision of grace, godliness, and community that helped define early American religion. Listen as Stephen Yuille reflects on John Cotton's enduring relevance for theology, history, and the study of faith in public life. Your host, Ryan Shelton (Ph.D. Queen's University Belfast 2024), is a historian of seventeenth-century Christian literature and theology. His research focuses the development of covenant theology in trans-Atlantic puritanism and the poetry of John Milton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This episode features Dr. J. Stephen Yuille, Professor of Church History and Spiritual Formation at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Director of Puritan Publishing at Reformation Heritage Books. Yuille shares with the NBN about his new five-volume edition of The Works of John Cotton (Soli Deo Gloria, 2025). John Cotton (1585–1652) was among the most influential Puritan pastors of his age, shaping church life in both England and New England. Yuille explains how this new edition traces Cotton's thought across his major works—from his devotional classics, to his defense during the Antinomian Controversy, his exchanges on religious liberty, his writings on Congregational church government, and his apocalyptic sermons on Revelation and the Song of Solomon. Together, this 5 volume set Cotton's complete works, published together for the first time since their original printing 400 years ago, reveals his vision of grace, godliness, and community that helped define early American religion. Listen as Stephen Yuille reflects on John Cotton's enduring relevance for theology, history, and the study of faith in public life. Your host, Ryan Shelton (Ph.D. Queen's University Belfast 2024), is a historian of seventeenth-century Christian literature and theology. His research focuses the development of covenant theology in trans-Atlantic puritanism and the poetry of John Milton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Matthew 7:13-27 Printable Outline:    11-2-25     Sermon audio:  11-2-25

Psalm 91 Printable Outline:    10-26-25     Sermon audio:    10-26-25

Galatians 5:13-26 Printable Outline:    10-19-25     Sermon audio:    10-19-25  

Jay Loyd - Congregational Commitment by Amarillo Church of Christ Sermons

James 1:2-4, 12-15; 5:10-11 Printable Outline:    10-12-25     Sermon audio:      10-12-25

John 15:7,8 Printable Outline:      10-5-25     Sermon audio:    10-5-25

Episode SummaryOn this Backstage Bay Area episode, host Steven Roby sits down with Afro‑Indigenous singer and composer Martha Redbone to talk about her Harlan County roots, Brooklyn upbringing, and the call‑and‑response spirit she brings to the stage. We cover the stories behind her blend of Appalachian folk, gospel‑soul, blues, and jazz; the community‑minded ethos she calls “congregational music”; and what San Francisco can expect when she and her sextet turn Miner Auditorium into a Sunday‑night revival.What You'll HearMartha shares how family traditions, elders' stories, and a lifetime of listening shape her songwriting and live shows. She discusses collaborations with her husband and musical director Aaron Whitby, honors the often‑overlooked legacy of Black coal miners in Appalachia, and reflects on music as a tool for healing and togetherness. Expect singing, call‑and‑response, and a band built for groove and communion.GuestGuest: Martha Redbone is an award‑winning vocalist, songwriter, and composer of Cherokee/Choctaw and African American heritage. Her acclaimed projects include The Garden of Love: Songs of William Blake and original music (with Aaron Whitby) for the Broadway revival of  For colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf. She tours nationally, leads workshops, and advocates for the preservation of culture.LinksTickets — SFJAZZ: Martha Redbone at Miner Auditorium: https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/25-26/martha-redbone/Artist — Martha Redbone (official site): https://martharedbone.com/Venue — SFJAZZ Center: https://www.sfjazz.org/Podcast — Backstage Bay Area: https://backstagebayarea.com/Call to ActionEnjoy the episode? Please follow/subscribe and share with a friend. If you're in the Bay Area, grab tickets and join us at Miner Auditorium.Hashtags#MarthaRedbone #SFJAZZ #MinerAuditorium #BackstageBayArea #AmericanRoots #IndigenousPeoplesDay #LiveMusicSF #GospelSoul #Appalachia #Brooklyn

Hey family, what we're doing in the Book of Colossians is reminding ourselves where our identity comes from--what our identity is and who Christ is. As we see him, and grow in him, we become more and more like the person he created us to be. This week as we continue in our new series on the Book of Colossians, we'll continue with a beautiful prayer that Paul prays--not only for the believers at Colossae, but that we need to pray for each other. Come and let's pray with and for each other. We meet at 10 a.m., at 360 Schermerhorn St. Children ages 5-12 are invited to join our Kids' Church group, which also starts at 10. --Edwin ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday, Oct. 5 -- Congregational meeting, immediately after service. Please join us for continuing updates on the future of our church. Also regarding Sunday, Oct. 5--The annual Atlantic Antic will be taking place, which means that Atlantic Avenue between Flatbush Avenue and Hicks Street will be shut down all day. Take public transportation, or if you drive, keep in mind that you parking may be a challenge.

Congregational by Sis. Bridget Williams. Song by the Youth Choir. Sermon by Br. BishopEzekiel 37: 1 The hand of the Lord was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones, 2 And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very dry. 3 And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest. 4 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. 5 Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live: 6 And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am the Lord. 7 So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone.

Chris sat down for an in-person conversation with 3 of the co-authors of "The Shape of Our Lives" from Englewood Press. They discuss the concept of formation, it's inevitability, and what it means for leaders of congregations to pursue intentional formation in the context of community and worship.Books Mentioned in this Episode:If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) The Shape of Our Lives: A Field Guide for Congregational FormationThe Form of the Word: Making Sense of Scripture in the Body of Christ

1 Peter 2:4-12 Printable Outline:    9-21-25     Sermon audio:    9-21-25

1 Peter 2:1-5 Printable Outline:    9-14-25     Sermon audio:    9-14-25 Sermon video available soon

Today's Sunday school hour was a Congregational Q&A on Recommended Bylaws Changes, answered by Pastor Andrew Dionne. September 14, 2025.

Congregational singing is an act of love toward God, one another, the unbeliever, and our own soul. This is no accident, as God made our body as a musical instrument to express love—not through a lyre or trumpet, but through our voice and mouth. Singing together, as a congregation, harmonizes the church. It’s like a symphony with the blending of strings, percussion, and woodwinds. The church blends the different voices, personalities, and skill levels together into a shared sound, a shared confession, and a shared joy! We were created to sing—not just to worship God alone by ourselves, but to mingle our voices together in unity as we glorify Christ and build one another up in love. Sermon: https://churchandfamilylife.com/sermons/64461ba3d4535ccc4488baad

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis..** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Be Strong and Courageous: Joshua's Call, Church Unity, and Everyday FaithSummary: A teaching on Joshua 1's charge to be strong and courageous, practical church unity, prayerful living, and discerning truth in changing times.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome & setup01:10 - Hymn history: “Nothing But the Blood” (Hebrews 9:22)03:20 - Congregational prayer & invitations06:15 - Announcements: food cabinet & prayer blankets08:45 - Homework: 10 Habits for Healthier Working Relationships10:40 - Joshua's leadership after Moses: strength & courage16:05 - Study, meditate, obey: avoiding deception by knowing the Word20:30 - Signs of the times & tech talk: courage over fear24:20 - Serving beyond retirement: helping one another finish the work28:45 - Healthy church relationships & closing prayer (through 32:37)

1 Corinthians 3.6–9 “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. The one who plants and the one who waters have a common purpose, and each will receive wages according to the labour of each. For we are God's servants, working together; you are God's field, God's building." We explore how this passage connects: - Personal growth → God grows the individual Christian. - Congregational growth → the church is “God's field” and “God's building.” - Kingdom growth → God's power multiplies faithful planting and watering into something far greater. God bless, Malcolm

Isaiah 35 Printable Outline:    8-31-25     Sermon audio:    8-31-25  

Psalm 25 Printable Outline:    8-24-25     Sermon audio:    8-24-25   To see this week’s video, find us on Facebook!

MESSAGE TITLE: Divine Acceleration/Speed of On-TimeIn this powerful teaching, our global lead pastor, Pastor Shola Okodugha, dives into the supernatural concept of Divine Acceleration- when God increases the pace of your progress and causes you to beat time itself.Pastor Shola explains how the Word of God comes to us:- Through the teaching and preaching of the Word- Through the written Word- Through the voice of the Holy SpiritKey Scripture: Luke 5:15 (NKJV)He reminds us that the greatest evaluation of your life is your spirit, and that the first standpoint of prayer is to ask, so that your joy may be full.He also addresses common myths surrounding delay:- “It's better to be late than sorry.”- Suspicion toward people who walk in speed- Overemphasis on wilderness seasonsUnderstanding Delay:Delay is when you spend too long within time. It is often caused by ignorance or demonic activity, and can only be reversed by the One who holds time in His hands.There are six indicators to examine in the direction of your life:- No movement- Going in circles- Wandering/roaming- Moving backwards- Moving forward- Advancing with speedWhat is Divine Acceleration?- Going faster than normal- Beating time to time- Increased rate of results and achievement- Divine fast-forwarding- God's remedy for restoring wasted timeWatch this message and step into a season of supernatural speed and on-time fulfillment.ABOUT THE NEWWe are a people of love and excellence who are result-oriented, spirit-led, word-rooted, prayer-driven, and kingdom-conscious. Led by Pst. Shola Okodugha, we are on a divine assignment to equip and raise men; to release people from strongholds that have stifled them from taking their rightful places, and to give young people an avenue for their God-given gifts to find expression.OUR CREED"As sure as God helps us,We will not give upWe will not cave inWe will not quitWe will not failWe will not dieUntil our job is doneAnd victory is won."——Partner with us to spread the influence of God all over the world. Give - https://pay.squadco.com/TheNewglobal——CHAPTERS:0:00 - 1:00 - intro1:01 - 3:41 - 21 days of Faith recap3:42 - 10:00 - Confession with Pastor Bolu Olajiga10:01 - 34:24 - Worship session34:25 - 39:11 - Prayer session39:12 - 58:16 - PS' welcome/Congregational worship58:17 - 2:54:18 - The Word2:54:19 - 3:42:38 - Prayer session with PS3:42:39 - 3:43:20 - Offering3:43:21 - 3:45:09 - Announcement 3:45:10 - 3:45:44 - Creed3:45:45 - 3:46:36 - Outro——BROADCAST DETAILSMinister: Pst. Shola OkodughaDate: Monday, August 18, 2025——Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the latest content: http://bit.ly/subscribethenewliveWebsite: http://wearethenew.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearethenew_global/#TheNewLive #SholaOkodugha

Mark 3:13-35 Printable Outline:    8-10-25     Sermon audio:      8-10-25

Caleb Drahosh Preaching is central to the gathering of the church for worship. In His wisdom, God has given His Church a book, the Bible, and preachers to proclaim all that is contained within it. Preaching that is God honoring and right proclaims and interprets what God has said in His Word and explains what the response of the faithful church must be. God brings about the salvation of sinners and growth of saints in maturity through the preaching of His Word.

Congregational and Pastoral Formation Curator Amy Valdez Barker continues her conversation with Malaika Cheney-Coker (Ignited Word) and Shannon Hopkins (Rooted Good) and about unlocking creativity, unfreezing permission structures, and the importance of doing entrepreneurial ministry in community.

Psalm 22 Printable Outline:    8-3-25     Sermon audio:    8-3-25     Sermon video: not available this week – sorry!

The Walking Together column in The Lutheran Witness is a regular column that features congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. In this special edition of the LW podcast, we interview the Rev. Jonathon Krenz, pastor of Augustana. He talks about the struggles of starting a church plant without a physical building, and what it's like being a pastor in Moscow, Idaho.   For more information on The Lutheran Witness or to subscribe to the magazine, please visit witness.lcms.org. Sound effect obtained from zapsplat.com.

Congregational and Pastoral Formation Curator Amy Valdez Barker speaks with Shannon Hopkins (Rooted Good) and Malaika Cheney-Coker (Ignited Word) about the importance of aligning mission with money, shaping a life with margins, and how we can unleash human creativity for the sake of the greater good.

John 15:1-11 Printable Outline:    7-27-25     Sermon audio:    7-27-25     Sermon video:

The 50th Anniversary celebration of the Baptist Missionary Service was held on May 31st and June 1st and 2nd, 1842, in Kettering. So large were the expected crowds that two meetinghouses were used – one the Baptist and the other the Congregational. On the first day in the evening, Andrew Leslie was asked to preach. His text was Acts 14:27, “and when they had arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles”. Leslie imitated Paul's actions from the text, and gave a sermon “replete with interesting and important details respecting the East India mission, and the absurd, impure superstitions of the people among whom it is planted”. For more information about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org