In our NT-NL Synod, ELCA prayer and check-in today, we heard from our regional Portico (ELCA Benefit Services) representative Deacon Terri Endres. It was great to hear the updates from her about what Portico is offering our leaders in the midst of COVID-19.

We also discussed the continuing challenges of working with people through the losses and grief they are facing. A few weeks ago, Briarwood Leadership Center partnered with NT-NL and ELCA Coaching Ministry to provide a webinar on Grief Coaching. That webinar was recorded and is available on our website. These are valuable skills for all leaders in our church and world dealing with the many challenges we are facing. #NTNL #BWTX #InMissionTogether