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Preaching to a Camera and a Crowd
Submitted By: Ryan Nilsen & Dave Foss
Church: Church of the Lutheran Brethren Denominational Offices
Description: Rev. David Foss of Bethel Lutheran Church provides guidance on preaching to a camera and a crowd.
Template for Ministerial Acts Binder
Submitted By: Scott Skones
Church: Living Word Fellowship - Dickinson, ND
Description: This is a Google Docs template for our Ministerial Acts Binder. It allows you to type in needed information and print so that it fits right into your binder. It is formatted to be cut in half with room for hole punching, and has page numbers.
The CLB as a Disciple-Making Movement
Submitted By: Nick Mundis
Church: Church of the Lutheran Brethren Denominational Offices
Description: I’m very excited that the CLB Forge is up and running; we announced our launch during our U.S. regional conventions. This will be a place of communication and connection for all things “North American Mission [NAM].” Please take a look around and engage in our ever-expanding platform for NAM communication, vitality, and planting resources. Your […]
Travel Light? 
Submitted By: Bruce Stumbo
Church: Church of the Lutheran Brethren Denominational Offices
Description: We moved. Again.   That’s been a pattern in our lives for the past number of years (I won’t say just how many), but suffice it to say, my good wife and I have learned a few things about moving as a couple and as a family called to congregational and para-church ministry. Allow me to […]
We need to go
Submitted By: Bruce Stumbo
Church: Church of the Lutheran Brethren Denominational Offices
Description: In the past couple months, my whole department has been “all hands on deck!” working through how to best approach the encouragement of the disciple-making mission of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren (CLB) among our congregations. I think the Advent Season is a perfect time to remind all of us that making disciples is […]
Wedding Planning Form
Submitted By: Jeremy Wilson
Church: LB Church of Nampa - Nampa, ID
Description: This is a wedding planning form that I have found helpful in keeping details in order. It includes needed contact information, bridal party information, and important service details. This is a great go-to when it comes to organizing the church side of wedding events, and helps to remind what questions to ask the couple and what needs to be organized before the wedding.
Wedding Policy and Guidelines
Submitted By: Scott Skones
Church: Living Word Fellowship - Dickinson, ND
Description: This document contains policy and guidelines for weddings in our facility.
Welcome to the Forge
Submitted By: Nick Mundis
Church: Church of the Lutheran Brethren Denominational Offices
Description: It is with excitement and high expectations that I welcome you to the CLB Forge. Thank you for taking the time to check it out. We get to all be a part of the development of this important resource for our North American CLB congregations. It is with great anticipation and a sense of expectancy […]
What Are You Reading These Days? 
Submitted By: Bruce Stumbo
Church: Church of the Lutheran Brethren Denominational Offices
Description: I get asked this question from a few friends whenever we see each other long enough to sit down for a good chat. Typically, the person asking is reading something he or she wants to recommend to me but, wanting to be polite, asks me first before they get into the book or books they […]
What is Good?
Submitted By: Tim Collins
Church: Inspiration Lutheran Brethren Church - Breckenridge, MN
Description: There are many good things happening here at Inspiration Church. I have to tell you about an outstanding idea which has become a reality after all kinds of consideration: our Kids’ Choir. While considering how to bless our families here at Inspiration, I had initially thought about starting a Wednesday night children’s program. However, there […]
Why We Start New Churches
Submitted By: Ryan Nilsen
Church: Church of the Lutheran Brethren Denominational Offices
Description: I’m excited to start contributing articles to the CLB Forge Blog. As the Associate Director of North American Mission my primary responsibility is to oversee our church planting efforts. God has a place for the Church of the Lutheran Brethren (CLB) on the mission field of North America and engaging in this calls for us […]
You Gotta Pay Attention
Submitted By: Bruce Stumbo
Church: Church of the Lutheran Brethren Denominational Offices
Description: When playing a certain card game, my friend Harley likes to remind me that it’s important to pay attention to what’s going on—what’s “trump” and what’s not. If I make a misplay (usually causing me to fall far behind or to lose completely) he’ll cheerily look at me across the table and announce, “Bruce! You […]
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