An Everyday Hero Joining Jesus on His Mission
November 28th, 2023
Richard Walker with Chelsey Killean, Executive Director of Fieldstone, where Richard volunteers. Willie Nelson released the song “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” in 1975. It remains to this day a ... Read More
Learning to Live Like Them
November 28th, 2023
The Fraser Family out for a walk in their new neighborhood. 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 oth... Read More
Fredric Freese Passed Away
November 27th, 2023
Pastor Fredric “Rick” Freese, Sr., 81, of Palatka, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, R... Read More
Rev. Dale Hexum Installed
November 27th, 2023
On August 27, 2023, Pastor Dale Hexum was installed as lead pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Brethren Church. CLB President Paul Larson officiated the service.Pictured L to R: Elder Kurt Frustol, Past... Read More
Hovet Ordained as Elder
November 27th, 2023
On October 8, 2023, Mr. Myron Hovet was ordained as an elder at Living Faith Church in Watford City, ND.Elders pictured L to R: Pastor Roger Olson, Myron Hovet, Seth Vander Ley, Justin Smith....... Read More
Glimpse Project: Asia Coming in 2024
November 27th, 2023
A new Glimpse Project has just been recorded and is scheduled to be edited and distributed in spring 2024. Micah and Cari Nordtvedt traveled to Taiwan and Japan to visit and interview LBIM missionarie... Read More
Not Alone in Your Loneliest Place
November 27th, 2023
At the heart of the Christmas message, we see Immanuel: “God with us” (Matt. 1:23). God took on flesh in the person of Jesus Christ, thus becoming one of us. We call this unique event the incarnation.... Read More
LBIM Global Retreat 2023
November 27th, 2023
The 2023 LBIM global retreat is underway! Our missionaries from Chad, Japan, and Taiwan have gathered together at one venue in Chiangmai, Thailand, for a week of fellowship, worship, prayer, rest, ren... Read More
Dan and Claire Move to Ministry Location
October 27th, 2023
Dan and Claire made the move from our Welcome Center in Ndjamena to their new ministry site, a rural village about a 7 hour trip to the southeast. There they will join our team among the Fulbe people,... Read More
Tim Mathiesen Steps In As Director of Communications
October 18th, 2023
I am pleased to announce that Tim Mathiesen has accepted the call to step into the role of Director of Communications & Prayer for the Church of the Lutheran Brethren (CLB).Tim is married to Jenny, an... Read More
Sending $11,000 for Flood Repairs in Japan
September 28th, 2023
Missionary Dean Bengtson and Pastor Wakamatsu, JLBC President, in the repaired sanctuary. Heavy rains over the summer caused flooding in the region of Akita, Japan. This resulted in damage in both the... Read More
Little Ears
September 25th, 2023
Last fall, my boys decided to set up a lemonade stand to make some extra money. I liked the initiative but reminded them that we live in the country on a dead-end road. The young entrepreneurs saw the... Read More