In the past five months, we’ve both finished another semester of theological studies, both made long journeys to other countries to search out the future, both received and responded to a call to serv...  Read More

The Church of the Lutheran Brethren is a Disciple-Making Church (DMC). A key focus of this mission advancement initiative is the vision to unleash new leaders—to call, empower, and support young men a...  Read More

Lutheran Brethren International Mission (LBIM) missionaries serve around the world in contexts that differ greatly from their home cultures. They navigate life in a different language, often in an are...  Read More

What is Church? The answer might seem obvious, especially for those of us who grew up as Christians attending religious services every Sunday. But for more and more people in our increasingly seculari...  Read More

"Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ” (1 Corinthians 12:12).Are you more of a hand, or a foot? Are you more of an ear, or an eye?In 1...  Read More

Lincoln Elementary School, where the Juhls host a weekly Kids Club (Credit: Lincoln Elemtary School Facebook Page) How does it feel when someone calls you by name? How does it feel to know family and ...  Read More

Do you have that one friend who just brings a whole new level of fun and laughter to your group? For me, that was Jerry. He was hilarious, and everyone had a great time with him. Unfortunately, he tra...  Read More

Two of the most important men in my life have attended Lutheran Brethren Seminary. My dad graduated from LBS the year I was born and has been deeply involved in ministry ever since. Growing up, I was ...  Read More

If you ever think about becoming a missionary, it could be a good idea to take a long-distance plane, then a rugged Land Cruiser, and then a canoe… into the heart of Africa. That’s what I did in Janua...  Read More

Our current church had no obligation to bring me into their community as much as they did.Our family will soon be sent to Japan as missionaries with Lutheran Brethren International Mission. Because op...  Read More

Below are two opportunities for Youth Workers as you learn and grow. The CLBA is partnering with Youth Ministry Consultants again as they host a number of monthly one-hour long webinars on a variety o...  Read More

Rev. Brandon Pangman was installed as Director of North American Mission on June 9, 2023, following the evening worship service at the Central Region Convention. Please keep Brandon and his family in ...  Read More