Jim Erickson Kayla Doering Jim Erickson Kayla Doering

Continuity & Innovation

I recently returned from a trip to Chad and Cameroon. It was encouraging to see the continuity of the mission work enhanced by innovations of an interdependent partnership between Lutheran Brethren International Mission and the Chad Lutheran Brethren Church.

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Karen Stenberg Tim Mathiesen Karen Stenberg Tim Mathiesen

More Christian Education in Chad

With the success of a first school, Gethsemane de Meube, established in a village in Chad, there has been an increasing desire for more schools in other villages. In response, the CLB has started a second school: Gethsemane de N’Djamena-Bousso.

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Dan Venberg Tim Mathiesen Dan Venberg Tim Mathiesen

Lausanne Congress 2024

Dr. Joel Christenson (Lutheran Brethren Seminary) and I had the privilege to experience this when we participated in the Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization, held in Seoul, South Korea, September 22-28, 2024.

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Dan Venberg Tim Mathiesen Dan Venberg Tim Mathiesen

Caring for Adult Missionary Kids

On the weekend of September 6-8, Lutheran Brethren International Mission (LBIM) hosted a retreat for former missionary kids at Inspiration Point Christian Camp & Retreat Center in Vining, Minnesota. This time away was meant for those who had spent a portion of their childhood as children of missionaries serving with the Church of the Lutheran Brethren.

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Dan Venberg Tim Mathiesen Dan Venberg Tim Mathiesen

International Presidents Visit

When planning began for this year’s biennial convention of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren of America—themed “Partner in Mission”—it seemed very appropriate to invite the synodical presidents of our international LB synods with which we remain active in mission partnership.

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Rod Spidahl Tim Mathiesen Rod Spidahl Tim Mathiesen

Cameroon Celebrating 100 Years

It is Sunday, March 17th, day one of the centennial celebration of the Lutheran Brethren Church of Cameroon. It seems I am dreaming, having just crossed the Logone river this morning from Chad in a wooden canoe.

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Kirsten Holzner Tim Mathiesen Kirsten Holzner Tim Mathiesen

Grace, the Greatest Gift

As the air ambulance landed on the tarmac in Paris, France, I was placed on a gurney and rushed to a major hospital in downtown Paris. The icy February air bit at my cheeks, so different from the balmy warm air of Bokoro, Chad, where I’d been just a few days earlier.

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Paul Fraser, Alexa Fraser Kayla Doering Paul Fraser, Alexa Fraser Kayla Doering

Learning to Live Like Them

When God sent his Son to dwell among us, Jesus not only stepped into our world as God incarnate, but humbled himself to a position where others were invited to step into his world. The baby Jesus grew up learning how to live like the people around him—how to speak, eat, walk, laugh, and pray like they did.

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Kayla Doering Kayla Doering

Where Are The Children?

When we followed God’s direction to move to Taichung City and work alongside Taichung Victory Church, our desire was to help a struggling church.

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Dan Venberg Kayla Doering Dan Venberg Kayla Doering

A Faithful Heritage and Renewed Hope for Our Japan Mission

LBIM is a mission committed to serving in unreached places and among unreached people. As such, we are entering into a new partnership with our Japanese brothers and sisters for a renewed mission focus in Japan. Rather than shrinking back from the challenge, we are choosing to lean into it, for the sake of the gospel going forth in Japan, by God’s grace and for his glory.

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Alexa Fraser Kayla Doering Alexa Fraser Kayla Doering

Joining Jesus…on the way to Japan

What a blessing is a church willing to take a risk and invest their time and love into those who may be with them only for a short time! I am forever grateful for our experiences here at Rock of Ages and with the other churches, small groups of believers, our families and many more who impacted us and have played a part in God equipping us for what is ahead.

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Dan Venberg Kayla Doering Dan Venberg Kayla Doering

The Mysterious Messiness of Multiplying New Disciples

Jesus is endowed with all the authority of heaven and earth (Matt. 28:18). And it is in and because of this authority that he calls us, commissions us—yes, commands us—his Church, to “go into all the world and make new disciples.” As such, we consider ourselves a Disciple Making Church, and we seek to multiply new disciples.

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Ellie Szobody Kayla Doering Ellie Szobody Kayla Doering

Called to the Body of Christ

"So, how were you called?” During this past year and a half of studying at Lutheran Brethren Seminary in preparation for mission work in Chad, I’ve been asked that question more than a couple of times. What does it mean to be called

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