What do you do when you leave your denomination, do not join another denomination, but instead start your own? That was the question for a bunch of us when we left the ELCA and formed the LCMC. Very early on, we realized that class had not been available in seminary! What do we do now? Where are we going to train our pastors? How are we going to call our pastors? What about congregations that can’t find an ordained pastor? Those were ... [...]
Whether you're a pastor, lay leader, church member, or completely new to LCMC, Annual Gathering breakout sessions are the perfect place to explore a topic of interest in a small group setting. This year, you'll find opportunities to learn more about LCMC, explore global mission opportunities, and learn practical skills to help your ministry thrive. Below, we've highlighted three breakouts that are being offered at this ... [...]
When Jesus Christ commands us to, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age,” (Matthew 28:19), He is encompassing all of humanity in these words. [...]
Registration is officially open for our 25th Annual Gathering & Convention, and this year, we have so much to celebrate! In light of our twenty-fifth anniversary, we will be gathering together under the theme "Our Help and Hope". Taking inspiration from 1 Corinthians 3:10-13 and Psalm 127, we will discuss the theological and historical foundations on which LCMC was built, explore how and why some of our leaders are part of ... [...]