God Works Weekly

God Works Weekly looks into using AI in the church and Ben Griffin from Linc Ministries shares what church planters need. This is Episode 31 of God Works Weekly and debuts August 6th, 2025. Show Notes: Send story ideas to jheisner@thecenter.info Royalty Free Music Courtesy: Pixabay Find out more: Linc.org concordiamarket.com/kids-kount-pub/ https://plileadership.org

God Works Weekly checks in on how Youth Gathering students felt God’s presence throughout the week, plus the Hulkster came back to faith and shared why it's so important. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 30 and debuts July 30th, 2025. Show Notes: Send story ideas to jheisner@thecenter.info Royalty Free Music Courtesy: Pixabay Find out more abou...

God Works Weekly has a special conversation with Dr. Tracee Swank from Church Doctor Ministries. She talks about the trends she is seeing in the church and shares what we can learn from ministry in the U.K. Show Notes: Send story ideas to jheisner@thecenter.info Find out more about Church Doctor Ministries: https://concordiamarket.com/church-doctor/ Royalty Free Music Courtesy: Pixabay

God Works Weekly follows up on ways to help flood victims in Texas and find out why is a Lutheran Pastor reading the Catholic Catechism? This is episode 28 for God Works Weekly. It debuts July 16th. Show Notes: Ways to help Texas flood victims txlcms.org facebook.com/Texas. District. LCMS https://tcr.communityos.org/ Find out more: Red Letter Living - concordiamarket.com/redletter/ Child Beyond In...

God Works Weekly shares the relief efforts underway in Texas for victims of the flooding and we go inside Concordia Market with Visual Faith Ministry. This is episode 27 of God Works Weekly and debuts July 9, 2025. Show Notes: Find out more about: Relief efforts for Texas flood victims: https://txlcms.org/congregations/disaster-relief/ https://txlcms.org/donate Southeastern District LCMS relief ef...

God Works Weekly talks to Zach Zehnder about a personal struggle that led to the upcoming Red Letter Challenge and there are a number of mission organizations that are looking for volunteers. This is episode 26 of God Works Weekly and debuts July 2, 2025. Show Notes: Find out more: Red Letter Living: https://concordiamarket.com/redletter/ Zach Zehnder’s Podcast: https://redletterchallenge.com/red-...

God Works Weekly looks at a ministry that has transformed into an amzing-thriving community and shares how God is inspiring the music for the local church. Show Notes: Find out more: Visual Faith Ministry - https://www.visualfaithmin.org https://www.facebook.com/groups/visualfaithministry The Still Worship Collective - https://www.thestillworship.com Child Beyond International - https://www.childb...

God Works Weekly features how God was working through the relief efforts after Hurricane Helene and Dr Tracee Swank shares how the New Testament Church is a great model from today. Show Notes: Find our more: Hurricane Helene Relief - https://se.lcms.org/resources/disaster-response-and-recovery/ https://churchdoctorministries.com Mission Trips opportunities: https://concordiamarket.com/lamp-ministr...

God Works Weekly features the latest on Zach Zehnder's Red Letter Challenge, along with a coach's testimony on reading The Bible and Rev. Dr. Bob Newton tells us what he's reading. This is episode 23 and debuts on June 11th, 2025. Show Notes: Send story ideas: jheisner@thecenter.info Find out more: concordiamarket.com/redletter/ https://redletterchallenge.com https://concordiamarket.com/Kids-kount...

God Works Weekly features tips on the art of storytelling, an exciting-active children's ministry, and a triumphant story within LINC ministries. This is episode 22 of God Works Weekly for June 4th, 2025. Show Notes: Find our more: Linc.org https://lbt.org https://concordiamarket.com/singmovememorize/ Lamp.org David Maier's Blog - https://concordiamarket.com/gmd-5/ - Go Make Disciples What cha rea...

We have a special God Works Weekly featuring a conversation with Deb Ellinger from Elli's House. Show Notes: Find out more about Elli's House at ellishouse313.com Email Story Ideas to Jheisner@thecenter.info

God Works Weekly shares how a ministry goes to the UK to prepare for mission in the US and how a Minnesota church plant has blessed a long-time church in the Minneapolis. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God’s church and how God is working. This is episode #20 and debuts May 21st, 2025. Show Notes: Email Jeff: jheisner@thecenter.info Find out more about Chuch Doctor Ministr...

We check out the success of PLI, share some cool Holy Week resources from Tanner Olson and pray with a fury friend Jango. God Works Weekly highlights the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 14 for April 9, 2025. Show Notes: Find out more about PLI - https://plileadership.org/ Find out more about Tanner Olson and his Holy Week Resources: writtentospeak.com https://www.writtento...

This episode features an unusual form of outreach in Detroit and an update on a fire that took out a Lutheran landmark. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 13 and debuts April 2, 2025. Show Notes: Rev. Trey Sansom video courtesy: Texas District, LCMS Pictures of Saxon Lutheran Memorial - Saxon Lutheran Memorial Facebook For more on Impact Bible Re...

God Works Weekly tales a look into the missions and ministries of the church and shows how God is working today. Show Notes/Content for GWW Bible Sales Surge in 2024 story from: https://www.christianitydaily.com/news/us-sees-22-surge-in-bible-sales-compared-to-last-year.html https://christianresearchnetwork.org/2024/12/04/bible-sales-soar-as-americans-search-for-meaning/ https://www.foxnews.com/me...

God Works Weekly tales a look into the missions and ministries of the church and shows how God is working today. Show Notes/Content for GWW Episode 2 Find out how to help the Pacific Southwest District during the wildfires - PSD-LCMS.org Article on Christian College Growth - https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/christian-colleges-continue-enrollment-growth-record/ Find out more about Our Savi...

God Works Weekly shares the statement from The Center for Missional and Pastoral Leadership and some great resources that can help equip us for Kingdom work. This is episode 19 of God Works Weekly and will be released May 14, 2025. Show Notes: Send story ideas to jheisner@thecenter.info Find The Center for Missional and Pastoral Leadership at thecenter.info/cmpl Rev. Dr. Bob Newton’s studies are a...

In Episode 4 of God Works Weekly, we look into the topic of discipleship. We hear from Zach Zehnder and Mike Omtvedt on the topic and check out an amazing finish at the Concordia Invitational Tournament. God Works Weekly tales a look into the missions and ministries of the church and shows how God is working today, 1-29, 2025. Show Notes/Content for GWW Episode 4 Find the Carey Niewhoff What-cha R...

This episode features a mission that works to help 2nd generation immigrants become servant-leaders and shares more on the Center for Missional and Pastoral Leadership. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 8 and debuts February 26th, 2025. Show Notes: Find out more about Hope for a Second Generation - hope4secondgen.org More on The Center for Missi...

In Episode 5 of God Works Weekly, we check out a thriving immigrant ministry in Lansing, Michigan and meet a woman and her dog that help feed the hungry in Northeast Ohio. God Works Weekly tales a look into the missions and ministries of the church and shows how God is working today, February 5, 2025. Show Notes/Content for GWW Episode 5 Find out more about Living Word at https://www.facebook.com/...

This episode features how networks are shaping ministry, training to connect others to Jesus and with some words of encouragement with Nokukhanya Shabalala. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 11 and debuts March 19, 2025. Show Notes: Find out more about the Harvest Partnership - https://www.harvestpartnership.church/ For more information on Multi...

This episode features a brand new school for pastoral formation and shares work from The Songwriter Initiative. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 7 and debuts February 18th, 2025. Show Notes: For more information on the Center for Missional and Pastoral Formation - https://thecenter.info/cmpl/ For more on ILT - https://ilt.edu/ Check out Concord...

God Works Weekly tales a look into the missions and ministries of the church and shows how God is working today, 1-22, 2025. Show Notes/Content for GWW Episode 3 Find out how to help the Pacific Southwest District during the wildfires - PSD-LCMS.org Article on Pastor Shortage - https://www.barna.com/research/pastoral-succession/ Find out more about Dr. Kristi Kirk - https://www.concordia.edu/about...

This episode features Lutheran Hour Ministries' outreach, an older book that shares so much truth today and a word of encouragement from TX District President, Michael Newman. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 15 and debuts April 16, 2025. Show Notes: Pictures Courtesy of LHM.org, Concordia Market and amazon. For more on Rev. Michael Newman - ht...

This episode shares the story of how reading God's word for the first time changed a woman from Africa. It also explores mission work for aging congregations, and shares resources from TX District President, Michael Newman. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 16 and debuts April 23, 2025. Show Notes: Pictures Courtesy of Lutheran Bible Translators...