NALC WEBSITE DISCIPLESHIP MOMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 NALC WEBSITE DISCIPLESHIP MOMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS The Index below page down! is a cumulative quick reference list of the Discipleship Moments videos on the NALC website from inception through to February 21, Descriptions below are meant to help sort through the actual content for specific subjects vs. website description. You may copy the link/url from the.pdf file and paste the URL to go directly to that particular video. The direct link to the NALC Discipleship Moments page: Two ways the NALC is transforming its congregations are through our Life-to-Life Discipleship initiative and Discipleship Moment videos. Use the Discipleship Moments creatively before/after worship, a Sunday school or Bible study introduction, viewed individually for personal insight and more. Updated February 24, 2018 Page 1 of 19 Note: This table is updated monthly on AtlanticNALC.org, the NALC s Atlantic Mission District website under Making Disciples then select NALC Discipleship Moments

2 s 2017 Rev John Bradosky, Mission Videos, Conferences and other Discipleship Videos. Various Life2Life Discipleship What it is all about and more. This is an excellent explanation of discipleship. Videos About Discipleship Open Minded Christian (G. Buba) Game Plan: What Does Scripture Say (G. Buba) Experience: Worship Grow Impact: Grow (G. Buba) Westmont College preaching at worship service (G. Buba) Faith, Hope and Love: Faith (G. Buba) Followers Wanted: You Know Who You Are (G. Buba) Interview with Bishop John Bradosky (November 2012 NALC Renewal Conference) Interview with Bishop John Bradosky (February 2015) Renewal, Mission and Discipleship Interview with Pr. David Keener at the June 2014 Mission Summit Discipleship (Dennis Blevins at the 2014 Mission Festival The link above lists all the links noted in the subject column and more. ON THIS VIDEO PAGE YOU LL FIND NUMEROUS other videos and helps. *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 2 of 19

3 The Rev Dr James Nestingen Dr. Nestingen, an NALC pastor, taught church history and the Lutheran Confessions at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minn., for many years. This is a 12 part DVD series (see subject) available for $100 plus shipping. Contact the NALC administrative office or call The Lutheran Confessions 2. Justification 3. Law and Gospel 4. Ten Words 5. God the Father 6. Who is Jesus? 7. Redeemed 8. Holy Spirit 9. Lord s Prayer 10. Baptism 11. Confession and Absolution 12. Communion for more information As of 2/28/2017 Discipleship Moment videos postings were suspending for Lent An updated & complete listing of Discipleship Moments will be posted as soon as complete. February 24, /21/2017 Kevin Reynolds interviewing Pastor Tom Curry, 98 02/14/2017 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba Pr Curry shares about relationships being formed in the areas of local, domestic, and global mission. How are you called to serve? Plus the emphasis on Remembering the poor. Update on traveling to Africa w/bishop Bradosky, Pr Wendel; broadcasting the Gospel of Christ 24/7 in East Africa & the Middle East for the 1 st time, plus update of NALC discipleship focus. Ephesians 2:8 *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 3 of 19

4 97 02/07/2017 Kevin Reynolds interviewing Pastor Patti Morlock, Interim Pr, St. John s L.C., Greenville, OH 96 01/31/2017 This week s highlight is the Anuak choir from Addis Ababa and our partner, the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) /24/2017 Gary Peuch with wife Laurie, Family & Youth (Gary is also on faithwebbing.com) 94 01/17/2017 Gary Peuch with wife Laurie, Family & Youth (Gary is also on faithwebbing.com) Helping St. John s members reach out beyond church walls; their personal responsibility to mission vs. contributing $ to mission, looking at the connection to those being generously supported; What does it mean to dig deeper into relationship with God and each other? The theme of EECMY s partner meeting is God s grace liberates and renews. The week celebrates the 500th year of the Reformation, and this praise song was a great beginning to the event! (Originally broadcast live by the Rev. Anders Møberg, Promissio.dk) Discussing Christian Community and faithwebbing continues with Gary and Laurie Pecuch. They share about the treasure that is St. John s L. C. in Ohio. Each congregation is a treasure. What does it look like to intentionally help connect people in relationships with Jesus as the center? Interesting how to insights. Discussing Christian Community and faithwebbing continues with Gary and Laurie Pecuch. They share how the expectation of creating Christian Community intentionally rises above the cultural community *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 4 of 19

5 93 01/10/2017 Gary Peuch with wife Laurie, Family & Youth (Gary is also on faithwebbing.com) 92 01/03/2017 Gary Peuch, Family & Youth (Gary is also on faithwebbing.com) 91 12/27/2016 Gary Peuch, Family & Youth (Gary is also on faithwebbing.com) Discussing Christian Community and faithwebbing continues with Gary and Laurie Pecuch. They share how Christian Community has personally changed and shaped their lives. Continuing focus on Christian Community with Gary (faithwebbing.com), this week s discipleship moment addresses the question: What s different about Christian Community? For more information visit: faithwebbing.com As the new year and a new series of discipleship moments begin, Gary and Laurie Pecuch reflect on Matthew 5:1-12 and the topic of Christian Community and Christ being at the center. For more information visit: faithwebbing.com 12/20/2016 No Video this week n/a n/a 12/13/2016 No Video this week n/a n/a 89 12/06/2016 Rev Dr David Wendel, An Advent Greeting from Pastor Wendel. Preparing for Christ s coming & answering why a Scripture reading and prayer before all done in the church. Also NALC release announcement of an app in Apple App store and Google Play. Search app store for NALC Walk of Faith. (Recorded as a Facebook Live Event on December 6th.) *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 5 of 19

6 88 11/29/2016 Rev John Bradosky, An informal discussion about Mission and Discipleship among Bishop Bradosky, Dr. Paul Martinson & the China Service Ventures team as they visited graves of missionaries in China /22/2016 From the NALC Mission s Office This Discipleship Moment takes a practical step with a tutorial on how to sign up for the NALC Advent devotional via SMS (originally recorded via Facebook Live). To receive a daily Advent devotional text message, to To receive a daily Advent devotional message, go to and enter your name and address where indicated /15/2016 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba 85 11/08/2016 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba Rev. Dr. Buba shares an overview of what being Mission Driven is all about in the NALC. Rev. Dr. Buba shares about the Gospel s spread and growth of the church where he grew up. Reflecting on the Holy Spirit s movement, he asks us to think about the same in our lives today *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 6 of 19

7 84 10/25/2016 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba 83 10/18/2016 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba 82 10/11/2016 Maddie Benson, Receptionist, NALC International HQ 81 10/04/2016 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba The sweetest spot of human life is to sit at the foot of the cross in the presence of Jesus and receive the living Word of God. Jesus never promised to build anything except he said in Matthew 16 said I will build My Church. Noted is the significance of being part of the Church surrendering to the Lordship of Christ, not our free will or desires. Dr. Buba shares a ministry update from Tokyo, Japan re: ministry in Asia & sends a message from Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. Live from NALC Int l HQ, receptionist Maddie Benson shares how she & her husband live mission driven lives in an example of how to live mission driven and share the gospel in everyday life. This Discipleship Moment introduces a new blog and resources provided through the NALC Network. For weekly blog updates connect to nalcnetwork.com/good-news. Connect to nalcnetwork.com/goodnews/goodnews-media for video blogs & other media. For local, domestic & global mission connect to the NALC visit nalcnetwork.com/missionconnect. The NALC is Mission Driven in everything we do *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 7 of 19

8 80 09/27/2016 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba 79 09/20/2016 Rev John Bradosky, 78 09/13/2016 Rev Scott Ness, St. John s E.L.C., Grove City, OH 77 09/06/2016 Pastors Patti Morlock and Scott Ness Dr. Buba shares an experience from a recent trip to Ethiopia with his children and from the first chapter of John s Gospel illustrates that our identity is not something we shape, but rather is shaped by the Word of God. Bishop Bradosky about the deep need to be out in the community, on a mission trip, time with a friend, or next to a stranger on a plane there is always an opportunity to ask deeper questions and share the Gospel. We don t walk with people because it s not politically correct yet the deep need is there. Pr. Ness reflects on the key factor of intentional relationships, being rooted in the Word, his makeup and together with his congregation called the out of the boat. Purpose of coming together around the Word. It s being a follower of the Lord; are you willing to go where the Lord asks. Where the smallest of things can make the biggest difference for the sake of the Gospel. (Originally recorded via Facebook Live and aired on September 6, 2016 (Difficult to hear-very noisy background) *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 8 of 19

9 76 08/30/2016 Rev Bob Quaintance, Good Hope LC, Youngstown, OH 75 08/23/2016 Rev Bob Quaintance, Good Hope LC, Youngstown, OH 74 08/16/2016 Rev Bob Quaintance, Good Hope LC, Youngstown, OH Rev Quaintance shares about renewal, the measurement of faith, and counting the cost. Goal: Depth of maturing, helping people multiply that maturing and seeking the path Jesus gave us. Discover renewal by what Jesus wants us to do our journey is to make disciples. Rev Quaintance shares how Life-to-Life Discipleship finds its true basis in the Word of God. From congregational meetings to one-on-one encounters, Good Hope Lutheran has seen how the Word of God is powerfully transforming their community the how happens through the Word. Hearing God speak through the Word. Rev Quaintance shares about challenges encountered moving to a discipling culture at Good Hope Lutheran Church: namely, himself & giving up control. He defines discipleship as a follower of Christ who is maturing and multiplying by growing disciples and not being dependent on Pastor Bob but dependent on the Holy Spirit. He also talks about resistance and management *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 9 of 19

10 73 08/09/2016 Rev Dan Powell, Grace L C, Springfield, OH 72 08/02/2016 Rev Dan Powell, Grace L C, Springfield, OH 71 07/26/2016 Rev Bob Quaintance, Good Hope LC, Youngstown, OH 70 07/19/2016 Rev Bob Quaintance, Good Hope LC, Youngstown, OH Rev Powell shares about potholes and challenges he and Grace Lutheran has encountered along the way transitioning into a discipling culture; with discipleship a new focus not seeing older members as 2 nd rate. Is church membership a bad thing? What happens when you discover language changes? Or when you find the problem is yourself? How GLC wrestles with and walks the journey of Life-to-Life Discipleship not as critique or measurement; using acronym the word Grace (Growing in God s Word, Retelling your faith story, holding others Accountable, Cultivating relationships, Exalting God through worship; defining discipleship Discipleship in grand-parenting What do you want to pass on before you pass on? How does discipleship change the hope you have for your grandchildren. Reflecting on the mission of the church, not searching for a mission, instead as Bishop Bradosky shared, realizing The church is the Body of Christ, and He (Christ) gives us our mission. From Alice in Wonderland, If you don t know where you are going, any road will take you there to A disciple is a follower of Jesus who is, maturing and multiplying *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 10 of 19

11 69 07/12/2016 Rev Scott Ness, St. John s E.L.C., Grove City, OH 68 07/05/2016 Rev Dan Powell, Grace L.C.. Springfield, OH 67 06/28/2016 Rev Dr David Wendel, 66 06/21/2016 Rev John Bradosky, 65 06/14/2016 Rev John Bradosky, Rev Ness speaks of his prayer for discipleship to change him with an engaging and reclaiming heart of following Jesus, for himself, his family and as a pastor; taking Scriptures to form, change, and mold him. He also speaks of taking teaching to application of living intentionally as a disciple. Looking at changing benchmarks in their move from membership to discipleship. An intentional focus on discipleship has affected the big picture vision down to the smallest of details. Dr. David Wendel shares an update from life on the road in the NALC, some of the joys and struggles we share as the NALC s journey continues and grows as a church body. Always working to try to improve. Bishop John Bradosky wrestles with the nature of what it means to be a follower of Christ and the challenge of how good works can easily be confused in this relationship. It becomes a response. Bishop shares the personal challenges he faced with intentional life-to-life discipleship. Passing on Christ, sharing and applying and learning not to put off. Don t put it off *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 11 of 19

12 64 06/07/2016 Rev Dr David Wendel, 63 05/31/2016 Rev Dr David Wendel, 62 05/24/2016 Rev John Bradosky, 61 05/17/2016 Rev Dr David Wendel, 60 05/10/2016 Rev John Bradosky, Baptismal renewal/regeneration; a new life every day, to be a renewal to a new life in Christ. Don t dwell on the past. Any time, any place, God can use us in a way that s genuine to show the care and compassion of Christ. Pastor Wendel shares a story from his own life with a few words and a note card, touching the people in our lives and the opportunity to share the Gospel. Bishop John Bradosky shares more from his recent trip to Haiti stories of what true hope looks like because of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Rev. Dr. David Wendel shares a deeply moving and profound story from his own life illustrating joy found even in the midst of hardship. Joy is about the gratitude that comes from God s presence, activity, and the gift of God s love in our lives day by day Bishop John Bradosky shares thoughts on the challenge of understanding what discipleship truly is; it s not the work of salvation but the gift of salvation that s been received that transforms the difference of the natural work of the Holy Spirit in us as opposed to an accusation of works righteousness. Its not the source of salvation but the response. # # # # *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 12 of 19

13 59 05/03/2016 Rev John Bradosky, 58 04/26/2016 Rev Dr David Wendel, 57 04/19/2016 Rev John Bradosky, 56 04/12/2016 Rev Dr David Wendel, 55 04/05/2016 Rev Dr David Wendel, 54 03/29/2016 Rev John Bradosky, 53 03/22/2016 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba Bishop John Bradosky shares from his personal devotional life as he ponders the subtleties of sin and ego; what it means to have your identity in Christ Jesus. At one time or another every aspect of discipleship is challenging. The biggest challenge is living a Christ-like life. Sharing a personal moment of forgiveness, living in our own isolated world at the expense of others. Tangible gifts that are given to us in Word & sacrament, God s coming to us through the Means of Grace. What happens after confession and why it s so important amendment of life and moving forward with God s Grace. Sharing about his recent trip to when teaching on Discipleship through a translator and the affect the Holy Spirit had on all. 28 minute video: Dr. Buba preaching at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA, 2/24/16. The Gospel of John, chapter 11. Bringing life where there is death; the greatest driver of mission is compassion; and more. # *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 13 of 19

14 52 03/15/2016 Rev Dr David Wendel, 51 03/08/2016 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba 50 03/01/2016 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba 49 02/23/2016 Rev Dr David Wendel, 48 02/16/2016 Gary Peuch, Family & Youth 47 02/09/2016 Rev Dr Amy Schifrin, NALS President & Seminary Director 46 02/02/2016 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba 45 01/26/16 Rev Mark Ryman, NALC Communications Coordinator 44 01/19/16 Rev Dr Amy Schifrin, NALS President & Seminary Director Sharing faith outside of church walls. Hunger of many to talk to approachable caring people who share what Christ is doing in their lives, the life2life willingness to care about another. Worship Uplifting one s spirit through song and worship Grace part 2: Unconditional Grace? The Gospel is the Grace of God to live within the Law of God. Because we are in God s Grace doesn t mean there is no law.. Private confession and absolution the freedom of sin & the meaning of go and sin no more.. Story from the road Okay to write in my Bible! Psalm 139:7-12 The Light even in the darkness; her favorite verse for a very long time. Grace part 1: Dr. Buba continues to learn what grace really looks like from his children. The power of the resurrection and being drawn to Christ. John 12:32 a favorite verse of the love of God for all whom He has made; there is no human being He does not love *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 14 of 19

15 43 01/12/16 Rev Dr David Wendel, 42 01/05/16 Rev Dr Amy Schifrin, NALS President & Seminary Director 41 12/29/15 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba, 40 12/22/15 Gary Peuch, Family & Youth 39 12/15/15 Gary Peuch, Family & Youth 38 12/08/15 Rev. Mark Chavez, General Secretary 37 12/01/15 Rev. Dr. Gemechis Buba, 36 11/24/15 Dave Dye. St John's LC, Grove City, OH 35 11/17/15 Rev Dan Powell, Grace LC, Springfield, OH Mission P 4 11/10/15 Mission Possible Moment: China Service Ventures 34 11/03/15 Rev John Bradosky, Inspiration from a hymn Standing for the truth of God s Word Psalter/Psalms; the importance of "praise" Victory in the Mighty Name of Jesus; binding Satan; casting out demons Importance of 2 Chronicles 16:9; impact of verse in discipleship Equip & train young/old to for discipleship Proverbs 18:10; Security in the Name of the Lord; our strong tower On his personal prayer life; the Psalms & "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" Introduction to "Doorholders' based on Psalm 84:10 & King David Personal ministry testimony w/little about inspiration, transformaion, application The mission *& growth of this Venture in the largest mission field Bishop's personal relationship w/his grandmother & how it influenced his faith *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 15 of 19

16 33 10/27/15 Rev John Bradosky, 32 10/20/15 Gary Peuch, Family & Youth /13/15 Dr Gemechis Buba & Rev Trina Petersen /06/15 Dr Gemechis Buba & Rev Trina Petersen /29/15 Dr Gemechis Buba & Rev Trina Petersen /22/15 Dr Gemechis Buba & Rev Trina Petersen No # 09/15/15 Rev Mark Braaten, Our Saviour's LC, Tyler, TX No # 09/08/15 St Timothy's LC, San Jose, CA No # 09/01/15 Rev Bill White, Lord of Life LC, Memphis, TN 25 08/24/15 Gary Peuch, Family & Youth Buzz word "Discipleship" in today's world & how we practically apply our faith Adults need to share their faith story with young people It changes the world Discussion of Vision based on Habakkuk 2:2 & how to create a 'team' Discussion of Vision based on Habakkuk 2:2-3 & seeing the vision accomplished Discussion of Vision, encouraging leader to remain in the Word to see the light; build without division Discussion of Vision, it always comes from God; God's response; God is the focus Sharing discipleship focus: Navigators/Alongsider; being intentional; widening the circle How the focus on discipleship at St Timothy's has impacted both church and personal lives The blessing of discipleship, knowing what its all about Faithwebing is born by filling intergenerational voids *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 16 of 19

17 24 08/18/15 Trailer for the 11/5-7/2015 Mission Festival, in Columbus 23 08/11/15 Rev Dr David Wendel, 22 08/04/15 Rev. Mark Chavez, General Secretary 21 07/28/15 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba, 20 07/21/15 Rev Dr David Wendel, 19 07/14/15 Rev John Bradosky, 18 07/07/15 Rev Mark Chavez, General Secretary 17 06/30/15 Rev Dr David Wendel, 16 06/23/15 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba, 15 06/16/15 Rev John Bradosky, John 1:44-46, "Mission Possible" Private Confession & Absolution; forgiven & freed by absolution; amendment of life Favorite hymn is a reminder of what Christ did on the cross "Manna" (Genesis 15), waiting for God's promise; I will be your sheild Joy & hope in Christ that does not disappoint; his surprising personal experience What discipleship looks like; joy comes from sharing gifts & giving the "Spirit" away; equip/proclaim, being responsible Difference between being seminary trained & train/equip for discipleship Mark 3: Being a fool for Christ is contrary to culture; its about doing God's will not pleasing people Psalm 116:8-Manna & fresh bread; "What do we do with the life God gave us?" How will impact others? Learning to see things from God's perspective; Jesus trained disciples to see things from His perspective *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 17 of 19

18 14 06/09/15 Rev Mark Chavez, General Secretary 13 06/02/15 Rev Dr David Wendel, 12 05/26/15 Rev Dr David Wendel, 11 05/19/15 Rev John Bradosky, 10 05/12/15 Rev Dr David Wendel, 9 05/05/15 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba, 8 04/28/15 Rev Dr David Wendel, 7 04/21/15 Rev John Bradosky, 6 04/14/15 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba, & Rev David Keener Who discipled him; what he learned; how he was blessed; questing is part of discipline Discipleship-what's it about? Program vs.a disciples life; thinking what it means to renew the 'Church' Children teaching how to share the gospel; the living bread Shaped by religiosity or the Word? Scripture nourishes the Church; God's Word never fails; interpretation Empowered & called to forgive; humility as leaders; empowered to forgive and seek forgiveness Being an ambassador for Christ; testimony on his mission trip to Slovakia Living a life of freedom & joy in Jesus vs. fear; being sent by the crucified Lord; not timidly, with the Holy Spirit. Truth in the person of Jesus; status and purpose in the Church today; discipleship avoided in our churches Importance of intentional consistent prayer in congregational & personal life; *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 18 of 19

19 5 04/07/15 Rev Dr Gemechis Buba, & Rev David Keener 4 03/31/15 Rev John Bradosky, & Rev Dr. Gemechis Buba 3 03/23/15 Rev John Bradosky, & Rev Dr. Gemechis Buba 2 03/17/15 Rev John Bradosky, 1 03/10/15 Rev John Bradosky, Renewal & what it means; it starts in congregations with people & increased awareness of Christ's presence. Forming a discipleship mission team is centered on prayer & what the Word of God says about that mission Teams vs. committees; congregation driven; teams able to take action & goal of Mission teams Hospitality & Christian caring reflecting how Christ loves us; how do we show that love to strangers? John 13:17 Receiving yet responsible; expectationsloving Christ & keeping His commands, giving joy, being accountable *D.M.# is the Discipleship Moments number. Page 19 of 19