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Christianity at a Crossroads
• Two-thirds of world’s population are not followers of Christ
• The need for bold proclamation of Christ’s love has never been greater!
Our Vision
We will not rest until … • Every last person has the opportunity to hear
the Gospel in an understandable way;
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;
Our Vision
We will not rest until … • And all Christians are disciples who reach out
in love to those who don’t yet know the Savior.
Sharing the Good NewsUnited States:• One million Gospel touches
each weekInternationally last year:• 405,509 responses • 38,810 referrals to local
congregations
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
The Lutheran HourSpeaker: Rev. Gregory Seltz• Previously the Director of the
Cross-Cultural Ministry Center/Professor of Theology at Concordia University-Irvine
• Pastoral experience in Tampa, Dallas and New York
International Ministries• Proclaims the Gospel in
culturally relevant venues and media
• Equips individuals to share Christ’s message of hope
• Engages volunteers and congregations
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
Radio Programming
• Tremendous growth in Africa and the Middle East
• Broadcasting Arabic-languageChristian programming that reaches the Muslim world
• Directs listeners to other Christianresources
Performing Arts Ministry• Teaches about Christ
through:- Music- Dramas- Puppet Ministry
• Used in hospitals, prisons and schools
Equipping The Saints
• Teaches volunteers about witnessing
• More than 300 workshops last year for 15,000 volunteers
Project JOEL
• Launched in Panama in 1996
• Teaches young peopleabout building healthylifestyles and a future based on the Gospel
Holistic Outreach
• Addresses physical and spiritual needs
• Opens doors forstaff and volunteers to share the Gospel with hurting people
International Ministries Strategic Response
• Establishment of newministry centers in Indonesia and Liberia
International Ministries Strategic Response
• Opening of new satellite ministry centers in Mumbai, India, as well as several in Latin America
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
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
Christianity in the U.S.• Becoming a minority
Protestant country• Significant membership
losses in churches• LHM must partner with
the laity to equip and empower them to be missionaries in their communities
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
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 Congregation• MU 203—Sharing the Gospel in a Digital Age• MU 301—Christ Alone in a Coexist World
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• Training Events• Videos• Community• Music• Presentation
Cutting-edge evangelism program for teens
Outreach Conferences• Compelling presenters• Breakouts covering
outreach topics to reach today’s culture
• Opportunities to connect to other ministries
• Thousands of attendees in 2011 and 2013
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
Men’s 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
Project Connect Topical booklets covering nearly 60 subjects to
offer hope and comfort to hurting peopleRevolving Display• Fits 230 booklets PC Junior• Fits 40 booklets • Spanish-language option
DevotionsDaily Devotions• Available online or via e-mail• Written by Pastor Ken KlausSeasonal Devotions• Downloadable and customizable• Available for Advent & Lent
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