Who is Lutheran Hour Ministries? Leading global evangelism ministry that is on the frontiers of communicating the Good News to a lost and hurting world Actively engaged alongside ministry partners to connect the hurting and lost to the church community
Sharing the Good News United States: One million Gospel touches each week Internationally last year: 398,986 responses 58,798 referrals to local congregations
The Lutheran Hour Airing since 1930 Now broadcast on more than 1,400 stations as well as the American Forces Network More than 800,000 listeners per week
The Lutheran Hour Speaker: 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
Para el Camino Spanish-language program broadcasting in: United States Peru Costa Rica Ecuador Spain Honduras
International Ministries Proclaims the Gospel in culturally appropriate venues and media Equips individuals to share Christ’s message of hope Engages volunteers and congregations
International Ministries Bible Correspondence Courses
International Ministries Radio Programming
International Ministries Music, Drama and Puppet Ministry
International Ministries Equipping the Saints
International Ministries Project JOEL
International Ministries Rallies and Outdoor Events
International Ministries Holistic Outreach
International Ministries Strategic Emphases Unreached People Urban Areas Young People
International Ministries Strategic Response Establishment of new ministry center in Indonesia Opening of a new satellite ministry center in Mumbai, India Relocation of Mexico ministry to Mexico City
Online Mission Trips First trip hosted in March 2012 Used pre-recorded and live video clips from Paraguay 2013 trip to Thailand: January 28-31
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
Men’s NetWork
Regular Video Snippets The Baloney Shop Stuff They Didn’t Teach Me in Sunday School
Men’s NetWork Award-winning, video-based Bible studies 20 videos available on a variety of topics Recent/upcoming studies: – Running the Race – Warriors of Faith
TV Programming The Bible on Trial More than 600 local airings nationwide National airings on Inspiration Network and NRB Network
TV Programming The Intersection of Church & State Initially aired nationwide Sept. 30 as paid programming on Fox Business Channel Additional airings being scheduled for late October and early November
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
five14 Training Events Videos Community Music Presentation Cutting-edge evangelism program for teens
Regional Outreach Conferences Compelling presenters Breakouts covering outreach topics to reach today’s culture Opportunities to connect to local, national and international ministries 2,000+ attendees in 2011
Regional Outreach Conferences 2013 Schedule
Project Connect Topical booklets offering hope and comfort Revolving Display 230 booklets (23 titles) 55 titles available PC Junior 40 booklets (4 titles) Spanish-language available
JCPlayZone Award-winning, Christ-centered web site for kids
Devotions Daily Devotions Available online or via Written by Pastor Ken Klaus Seasonal Devotions Downloadable and customizable Available for Advent & Lent
Thank You! Any Questions? Check out lhm.org for more information!