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District Communications

WebContact Susan at schultzs@njdistrict.org to set up a consultation with your pastor, church council, and congregational leaders. She can offer a evaluation of your current website and social networking presence, and …

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What is 'Holy Yoga'

WebIf you haven't noticed we are in the midst of a global pandemic. Mental health has never been so important as it is right now. When our world has been turned upside down with illness, loss of jobs, income, friends, and family, it is more important than ever to stay …

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The Parable of the Doctor to the Sick

WebIn the parable of the Doctor to the Sick, what essential teaching does Jesus share with us about God’s response to the human condition so that we might benefit from its wisdom and grow in our discipleship as “a wise scribe, trained for the kingdom” (Matthew …

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Options for Future Ministry in the New Jersey District

WebIn this last series of Grapevine articles, I would like to share a few thoughts regarding several resolutions that were passed at our recent New Jersey District convention (May 21, 2021); probably the most pressing need that has developed over the past ten …

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State of the New Jersey District

WebThe New Jersey District comprises forty-eight congregations, organized into six circuits, with 8,732 baptized members, 8,146 communicant members and a total, average weekly worship attendance of 3,495.

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The Fundamental Human Condition: There are Two …

WebLife is all about stories and every person has a story. God, too, has a story – the grand metanarrative – that makes sense of every human story; for the sacred Scriptures make known two kinds of wisdom so that every human being can make sense of, and interpret …

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2018 DISTRICT CONVENTION COMMITTEE

Web2018 DISTRICT CONVENTION COMMITTEE PRESIDENT OF THE DISTRICT Rev. Dr. Anthony J. Steinbronn 1168 Springfield Ave. Office: 908-233-8111 E-mail: [email protected] Mountainside, NJ 07092 Fax: 908-233-3883

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Early Childhood Centers

WebKathleen Hodges works with the early childhood centers and rostered teachers within the NJ District to provide ongoing support and training for congregations, schools, and staff. Please contact her via email (the email link should be directed to [email protected] ). …

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The Eight Stage Process of Creating Major Change

WebHere are the eight stages that Professor Kotter identified that are connected with implementing major change within an organization or ministry: 1. Establishing a sense of urgency. 2. Creating the guiding coalition. 3. Developing a vision and strategy. 4. …

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NEW JERSEY DISTRICT Scholarship Application Form

WebNEW JERSEY DISTRICT Scholarship Application Form The New Jersey District, LCMS 1168 Springfield Avenue

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The Three Kinds of the Good Life

WebLuther lays out the three kinds of good life through an analogy to church architecture: the churchyard, the nave, and the sanctuary. The churchyard symbolizes the externals of medieval Christianity, things like the Mass, fasting, vows, etc. For Luther, …

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Sermon on the Ban (July 1520)

WebMartin Luther had precisely this goal in mind when he wrote about the proper use and the abuse of excommunication in his 1520 “A Sermon on the Ban,” preached in late 1519, but published in summer 1520. It is important to understand the context behind this …

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Partners in Ministry

WebPartners in Ministry. LWML - Lutheran Women's Missionary League: For over 65 years the LWML has focused on affirming each woman’s relationship with Christ, encouraging and equipping her to live out her Christian life in active mission ministries and to support …

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2021 NJ District Convention Updates

WebThis motion passed with 95.38% to 4.62% (62 to 3). Resolution 21.04: Rev. Matt Hass introduced this resolution to encourage New Jersey District Congregations to Respond to the Growing Opioid Crisis in the State of New Jersey. He noted that it is not only a …

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2022 New Jersey District Salary Guidelines

Web20 + years negotiable. Concordia Plan Services has conducted a survey and has determined that the average, full time pastor’s compensation in 2019 for New Jersey District pastors: The average base salary was $49,844 The average housing allowance was …

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November 2021 Update from President Gewecke

WebGreeting in the name of our gracious and merciful Savior Jesus Christ to whom with the Father and the Holy Spirit we are ever thankful. By the time you read this we will be drawing ever so close to Thanksgiving.

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