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Who is Lutheran Hour Ministries?. Leading global evangelism ministry that is on the frontiers of communicating the Good News to a lost and hurting world Actively engaged alongside ministry partners to connect the hurting and lost to the church community. Sharing the Good News. United States:
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Who is Lutheran Hour Ministries? • Leading global evangelism ministry that is on the frontiers of communicating the Good News to a lost and hurting world • Actively engaged alongside ministry partners to connect the hurting and lost to the church community
Sharing the Good News United States: • One million Gospel touches each week Internationally last year: • 350,000 responses • 54,446 referrals to local congregations
The Lutheran Hour • Airing since 1930 • Now broadcast on more than 1,400 stations as well as the American Forces Network • More than 800,000 listenersper week
The Lutheran Hour New 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
Para el Camino Spanish-language program broadcasting in: United States Peru Costa Rica Ecuador Spain Honduras
International Ministries • Proclaims the Gospel in culturally appropriate venues and media • Equips individuals to share Christ’s message of hope • Engages volunteers and congregations
International Ministries Strategic Emphases • Unreached People • Urban Areas • Young People
Online Mission Trips • First trip hosted during 2012 National Lutheran Schools Week • Used combination of pre-recorded and live video clips from Paraguay
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
Men’s NetWork Regular Video Snippets • The Baloney Shop • Stuff They Didn’t Teach Me in Sunday School
Men’s NetWork • Video-based Bible studies • 18 videos available on a variety of topics • Recent studies: • Joseph: Carpenter of Steel • Profiles Series: Ned Jarrett: Never Rode Alone Colt McCoy: A Father, Son and Football
Men’s NetWork The Bible on Trial • More than 465 local airings nationwide • National airings on Inspiration Network and NRB Network New TV special planned forFall 2012
MISSION U • MU 101—Equipping to Share: Everyday Evangelism • MU 102—Witnessing Methods: Seven Styles of Faith Sharing • MU 201—Dealing with Tough Questions • MU 202—The Outreach-Minded Church: Unified Vision and Mission • MU 203—Sharing the Gospel in a Digital Age • MU 301—Christ Alone in a Coexist World
five14 Cutting-edge evangelism program for teens • Training Events • Videos • Community • Music • Presentation
Regional Outreach Conferences • Compelling presenters • Breakouts covering outreach topics to reach today’s culture • Opportunities to connect to local, national and international ministries • More than 2,000 attendees in 2011 • Another series in 2013
Project Connect Topical booklets offering hope and comfort Revolving Display • 230 booklets (23 titles) • 55 titles available PC Junior • 40 booklets (4 titles) • Spanish-language available
JCPlayZone Award-winning, Christ-centered web site for kids
Devotions Daily Devotions • Available online or via e-mail • Written by Pastor Ken Klaus Seasonal Devotions • Downloadable and customizable • Available for Advent & Lent
Thank You! Any Questions? Check out lhm.org for more information!