Mission Endowment Fund Grant Application Window Opens October 1, 2024 The Mission Endowment Fund (MEF) is pleased to announce the opening of its annual grant application window on October 1, 2024. This opportunity provides funding for congregations engaged in innovative projects that align with the mission and vision of the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana (NT-NL) Synod. The Mission Endowment Fund exists to support initiatives… Read More

Message from Pastora Bañales P.O.D.E.R. new Ministry Inauguration Worship Service Last Sunday we had the joy to be In Mission Together/Juntos en Mision with our new ministry of young adults and their families and Bishop Erik Gronberg who always supports, prays and blesses these events and ministries. Bishop Gronberg delivered the message from the gospel… Read More

Message from Bishop Gronberg The 12th Annual Herbener Lecture: Who is My Neighbor? Join The Luther Center of North Texas for an enlightening event at King of Glory, Dallas on October 10th at 7pm. The question of Who is my Neighbor is very challenging in the context of the Israeli war on Gaza. It challenges… Read More

Message from Pastor Fitting-Snyder As people of faith, we know that transitions are a part of life’s journey. The Bible is filled with stories of individuals and communities navigating change. Abraham left his homeland, grieving the familiar while trusting in God’s promises. The Israelites were led out of Egypt, into the unknown of the wilderness…. Read More

August Mission Support Memo In the August 2024 Mission Support Memo you can hear about how the ELCA Youth Gathering is both a place of faith formation and empowering each of us to share faith and inclusion in our church. We are grateful for the work with and among each other that bring such incredible… Read More

Message from Bishop Gronberg Sunday August 25, 2024 was a busy and important time. I opened my day by driving down to St. Matthew’s in Waco. Their most recent pastor, the Rev. Kelsey Fitting-Snyder has now joined my staff. So I went to be with them to help provide pulpit supply in this time. I… Read More

Message from Bishop Gronberg Dear Partners in Ministry: Our DEM the Rev. Irma Banales is a strong partner for us in NT-NL with our ELCA Churchwide office. While she technically is deployed staff from the Churchwide office she works here in NT-NL and for our congregations. But her connections to our wider church allow us… Read More