It's a blessing to share a chance to be creative through art with communities that have such loving and compassionate hearts.
Helping Leaders Lead
Aug 16, 2021 | Stories of Ministry
It was strengthening to hear others share similar issues in their leadership. I did not feel so alone in trying to navigate such challenging times.
Making Camp Happen
Jul 19, 2021 | Stories of Ministry
There’s no doubt that campers are having the same quality experience as they would any other summer.
Churches Born from Collaboration
Jun 14, 2021 | Stories of Ministry
I have to give credit to North Carolina Lutherans for sparking my thinking about collaboration more than 15 years ago.
St. Andrew Celebrates New Space
May 29, 2021 | Stories of Ministry
The sanctuary of St. Andrew, New Bern, suffered major damage from the multi-day pounding of Hurricane Florence in September 2018. Now they celebrate new space.
Sharing Worship: Church Together
May 17, 2021 | Stories of Ministry
For us, it’s really important for us to be church together in this.
Three Generations Preaching
May 3, 2021 | Stories of Ministry
Sunday, April 25, was a red-letter day for the Conrad family—and for the NC Synod!
Listening for the Unsaid
Apr 26, 2021 | Stories of Ministry
...we get referrals for patients who say they don’t believe in God at all, but they want to talk to a chaplain.
Partnering for Hunger and Health
Mar 15, 2021 | Stories of Ministry
We’ve been working on our fresh food initiative for several years, and that’s what we received a Domestic Hunger Grant for.
Conversation with Our Camps
Feb 15, 2021 | Stories of Ministry
Hear about challenges, partnership, and hope with Deacon Randy Youngquist-Thurow and Deacon Mitzie Schafer.
Advent’s Little Free Pantry
Feb 15, 2021 | Stories of Ministry
There are so many people who are food insecure. It’s just crazy.
A Hub of Abundance
Jan 18, 2021 | Stories of Ministry
I told the kids that the Parktown Food Hub is the South Durham branch of Santa’s workshop.
#NCSynodKidsChristmasCampout
Dec 14, 2020 | Stories of Ministry
The most challenging part about being a parent during the pandemic is trying to making sure our kids are ok when the whole world is clearly not.
Cross and Crown’s Pandemic Perseverance
Dec 14, 2020 | Stories of Ministry
Cross and Crown, Matthews, are supporters of C.O.S.Kids, a non-profit Christian ministry supporting low-income, single-parent families.
A Communion of Saints
Nov 16, 2020 | Stories of Ministry
Synod staff recognized that particularly in this season of COVID-19, nurturing leaders includes helping them to grieve.














