Christianity at a Crossroads

• Two-thirds of world’s population are not followers of Christ

• The need for bold proclamation of Christ’s love has never been greater!

Our Vision

We will not rest until … • Every last person has the opportunity to hear

the Gospel in an understandable way;

Our Vision

We will not rest until … • New believers are connected to a faithful

Christian community where they can grow in their faith and witness;

Our Vision

We will not rest until … • And all Christians are disciples who reach out

in love to those who don’t yet know the Savior.

Sharing the Good NewsUnited States:• One million Gospel touches

each weekInternationally last year:• 405,509 responses • 38,810 referrals to local

congregations

The Lutheran Hour• Airing since 1930• Now broadcast on

1,400 stations as well as the American Forces Network

• More than 800,000 listeners per week• Mobile app available

The Lutheran HourSpecial Sermon Series Now Airing

The Lutheran HourSpeaker: 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

International Ministries• Proclaims the Gospel in

culturally relevant venues and media

• Equips individuals to share Christ’s message of hope

• Engages volunteers and congregations

Bible Correspondence Courses• Allows for personal

and private exploration of the Gospel

• More than 47,000 people enrolled as students for the first time last year

Radio Programming

• Tremendous growth in Africa and the Middle East

• Broadcasting Arabic-languageChristian programming that reaches the Muslim world

• Directs listeners to other Christianresources

Performing Arts Ministry• Teaches about Christ

through:- Music- Dramas- Puppet Ministry

• Used in hospitals, prisons and schools

Equipping The Saints

• Teaches volunteers about witnessing

• More than 300 workshops last year for 15,000 volunteers

Project JOEL

• Launched in Panama in 1996

• Teaches young peopleabout building healthylifestyles and a future based on the Gospel

Holistic Outreach

• Addresses physical and spiritual needs

• Opens doors forstaff and volunteers to share the Gospel with hurting people

International Ministries Strategic Emphases

• Unreached People• Urban Areas• Young People

International Ministries Strategic Response

• Establishment of newministry centers in Indonesia and Liberia

International Ministries Strategic Response

• Relocation of Mexico ministry to Mexico City

International Ministries Strategic Response

• Opening of new satellite ministry centers in Mumbai, India, as well as several in Latin America

Online Mission Trips• First trip hosted in

March 2012• 2015: Latvia• Use pre-recorded and

live video to show how LHM reaches outwith the Gospel in other countries

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

www.lhm.org/partner

Christianity in the U.S.• Becoming a minority

Protestant country• Significant membership

losses in churches• LHM must partner with

the laity to equip and empower them to be missionaries in their communities

Outreach Initiative• Pilot program• Helps congregations

develop a culture of outreach within the congregation

• Connects with the community to expand the church

• Provides consistent follow-up with potential new believers

MISSION U

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

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• Training Events• Videos• Community• Music• Presentation

Cutting-edge evangelism program for teens

Outreach Conferences• Compelling presenters• Breakouts covering

outreach topics to reach today’s culture

• Opportunities to connect to other ministries

• Thousands of attendees in 2011 and 2013

Outreach Conferences• National Outreach Conference

in Detroit: July 2014• Energetically empowered

Christians to engage in a lifestyle of living out, andspeaking out, the Gospel

• Visit www.lhm.org/conference to view main-stage presentations and hear audio of the workshops

Men’s NetWork

Men’s NetWork• Award-winning, video-based

Bible studies• 28 videos available on a

variety of topics• Recent studies: – The Great Deceiver – Noah: The Man, The Ark, The Flood– The Mormons: Who They Are,

What They Believe

Project Connect Topical booklets covering nearly 60 subjects to

offer hope and comfort to hurting peopleRevolving Display• Fits 230 booklets PC Junior• Fits 40 booklets • Spanish-language option

DevotionsDaily Devotions• Available online or via e-mail• Written by Pastor Ken KlausSeasonal Devotions• Downloadable and customizable• Available for Advent & Lent

Online Mission Field• Research to develop and

test optimal web and mobile platforms for reaching new audiences

• Development of online tools to inform and build relationships

• Facilitate more opportunities for connections into Christian communities

Thank You!

Any Questions?

Check out lhm.org for more information!