CORE Connection - News from Lutheran CORE - January 2011 is now online.
Here is what you can read in this month’s newsletter:
+ Lynn Kickingbird elected as Lutheran CORE chair.
+ John Bradosky to be NALC General Secretary.
+ "The ground of Lutheranism has shifted." Reflections from Lutheran CORE Moderator Paul Ulring.
+ NALC, LCMC leaders to address International Theological and Mission Conference in Ethiopia.
+ Augsburg Lutheran Churches - A Lutheran CORE Church Body.
+ Congregational mission and discipleship event Feb. 11-12 at St. John Lutheran Church in Boerne, Texas.
+ A Faithful, But Difficult, Journey" by Pastor Jeffray Greene.
+ "Making Disciples," the latest in the "Pursuing Great Commission Evangelism in Your Congregation" series by Pastor Don Brandt.
The January issue of the NALC News is also now available.
In addition to some of the above articles, you can read:
+ A Word from General Secretary Pastor John Bradosky.
+ Nominations requested for NALC leaders.
+ Getting to know other NALC congregations featuring Grace Lutheran Church of Erskine, Minnesota.
+ NALC is experiencing rapid growth.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Update on African immigrant congregations story
Earlier this week we posted a story about challenges facing certain Oromo Evangelical Lutheran congregations, based on information provided by those involved.
We continue to believe in the accuracy of what was described in the story. But, at the subsequent request of some of those involved, we have now removed the story to provide "breathing space" for private deliberations and discussions by African immigrant congregations and their leaders.
We continue to believe in the accuracy of what was described in the story. But, at the subsequent request of some of those involved, we have now removed the story to provide "breathing space" for private deliberations and discussions by African immigrant congregations and their leaders.
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Pastor John Bradosky accepts call as NALC General Secretary
The Rev. John F. Bradosky of Centerville, Ohio, has accepted a call to serve as General Secretary of the North American Lutheran Church, the NALC announced on Thursday, Jan. 6.
The General Secretary functions as the chief operating officer of the NALC, managing its day-to-day administrative functions. He will be based at the NALC’s international offices in Columbus, Ohio.
“I am thrilled that Pastor Bradosky has accepted the call to be our first General Secretary, said NALC Bishop Paull Spring. “He has great administrative skills. He is excited about the possibilities that God has for us in the North American Lutheran Church.
“He will be a tremendous asset for us as we all seek to be faithful and zealous for our mission and ministry” Bishop Spring added.
“I am both deeply honored and delighted to accept the call to serve as General Secretary of the North American Lutheran Church and have never been more certain of Christ’s call to serve His Church in this way,” Pastor Bradosky said.
“It is refreshing and invigorating to be a part of the body of Christ serving in an expression of the Church where the organizational values are a perfect match with my personal values,” he said.
“I am convinced the four key values of Christ-Centered, Mission-Driven, Traditionally-Grounded and Congregationally-Focused provide a solid foundation for the faithful growth of the Church as well as the spiritual nurturing and development of Jesus’ disciples. These values will shape our culture, our life together, rooted in the Word and grounded in our Confessional heritage.
“This is a home I have been longing for during the past decade,” he added. “I am encouraged and strengthened by the faithful witness of those individuals and congregations who have stepped forward in faith, propelling the North American Lutheran Church into an exciting future.
“As one who is at home in your midst I pray that my ministry will also strengthen and encourage you,” Pastor Bradosky said.
“For such a daunting task in helping to lead the North American Lutheran Church, I am trusting in the guidance, power and blessings of the Holy Spirit as well as your faithful partnership. Thank you for this opportunity to serve,” he said.
Pastor Bradosky has 32 years of pastoral experience with diverse experience in organization and administration. He has served in urban, suburban, and multicultural settings.
During the past 15 years his ministry has been focused on Christian discipleship. He encouraged and helped to design the church-wide Call to Discipleship. He has written Bible studies and articles on the discipleship.
Pastor Bradosky most recently served as the senior pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Dayton, Ohio. He previously served as pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Springfield, Ohio; Trinity Lutheran Church in Canton, Ohio; and Grace Lutheran Church in Huntington Beach, Calif.
Pastor Bradosky is a graduate of Hamma School of Theology at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Pa.
He served as president of the Board of Directors of the Lutheran Bible Institute of California and Graceworks Lutheran Services.
Pastor Bradosky’s hobbies include being a private pilot, running, scuba diving, and skiing. He also serves as a high school and collegiate sports official for basketball, soccer and football. He has completed six marathons. He and his son, Jacob, qualified to run in the Boston Marathon in April.
The North American Lutheran Church has been experiencing rapid growth since it was constituted on Aug. 27, 2010, in Columbus, Ohio.
More than 100 congregations have voted to join the NALC during its first five months of existence. Many more congregations are expected to vote to join the church body in the coming weeks and months.
The General Secretary functions as the chief operating officer of the NALC, managing its day-to-day administrative functions. He will be based at the NALC’s international offices in Columbus, Ohio.
“I am thrilled that Pastor Bradosky has accepted the call to be our first General Secretary, said NALC Bishop Paull Spring. “He has great administrative skills. He is excited about the possibilities that God has for us in the North American Lutheran Church.
“He will be a tremendous asset for us as we all seek to be faithful and zealous for our mission and ministry” Bishop Spring added.
“I am both deeply honored and delighted to accept the call to serve as General Secretary of the North American Lutheran Church and have never been more certain of Christ’s call to serve His Church in this way,” Pastor Bradosky said.
“It is refreshing and invigorating to be a part of the body of Christ serving in an expression of the Church where the organizational values are a perfect match with my personal values,” he said.
“I am convinced the four key values of Christ-Centered, Mission-Driven, Traditionally-Grounded and Congregationally-Focused provide a solid foundation for the faithful growth of the Church as well as the spiritual nurturing and development of Jesus’ disciples. These values will shape our culture, our life together, rooted in the Word and grounded in our Confessional heritage.
“This is a home I have been longing for during the past decade,” he added. “I am encouraged and strengthened by the faithful witness of those individuals and congregations who have stepped forward in faith, propelling the North American Lutheran Church into an exciting future.
“As one who is at home in your midst I pray that my ministry will also strengthen and encourage you,” Pastor Bradosky said.
“For such a daunting task in helping to lead the North American Lutheran Church, I am trusting in the guidance, power and blessings of the Holy Spirit as well as your faithful partnership. Thank you for this opportunity to serve,” he said.
Pastor Bradosky has 32 years of pastoral experience with diverse experience in organization and administration. He has served in urban, suburban, and multicultural settings.
During the past 15 years his ministry has been focused on Christian discipleship. He encouraged and helped to design the church-wide Call to Discipleship. He has written Bible studies and articles on the discipleship.
Pastor Bradosky most recently served as the senior pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Dayton, Ohio. He previously served as pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Springfield, Ohio; Trinity Lutheran Church in Canton, Ohio; and Grace Lutheran Church in Huntington Beach, Calif.
Pastor Bradosky is a graduate of Hamma School of Theology at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Pa.
He served as president of the Board of Directors of the Lutheran Bible Institute of California and Graceworks Lutheran Services.
Pastor Bradosky’s hobbies include being a private pilot, running, scuba diving, and skiing. He also serves as a high school and collegiate sports official for basketball, soccer and football. He has completed six marathons. He and his son, Jacob, qualified to run in the Boston Marathon in April.
The North American Lutheran Church has been experiencing rapid growth since it was constituted on Aug. 27, 2010, in Columbus, Ohio.
More than 100 congregations have voted to join the NALC during its first five months of existence. Many more congregations are expected to vote to join the church body in the coming weeks and months.
Monday, January 03, 2011
NALC Video is now available online
You can watch the NALC video online through Facebook.
You can request a DVD to be sent to you by sending your mailing address to: nalcdvd@popp.net.
You can request a DVD to be sent to you by sending your mailing address to: nalcdvd@popp.net.
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