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 to offer opportunities for… Read More
Bishop’s Message 8/20/2024
NT-NL News: August 2024, Second Tuesday
Message from Bishop Gronberg Dear Partners in Mission: We are church together across many miles in NT-NL. Our Panhandle Conference experiences those miles as significantly as any. Yet despite that they work to gather and build relationships. I received just recently this communication from our Conference Dean the Rev. Arlen Lloyd about a pulpit swap… Read More
Bishop’s Message August 13, 2024
Dear Partners in Mission: We are church together across many miles in NT-NL. Our Panhandle Conference experiences those miles as significantly as any. Yet despite that they work to gather and build relationships. I received just recently this communication from our Conference Dean the Rev. Arlen Lloyd about a pulpit swap they accomplished. Of note… Read More
NT-NL Leader News: August 2024
In This Edition Message from Bishop Gronberg Denton Wesley Campus Ministry Upcoming Events Beyond the Bulletin: A Communication Strategy for Congregations Building a Culture of Generosity Prepare for Portico’s Annual Enrollment “In Search of Paul; An Aegean Odyssey” Trip in 2025 NT-NL Synodical Women’s Organization’s July Newsletter Upcoming Installations Upcoming Events Prayer Requests Roster Changes… Read More
NT-NL News: August 2024, First Tuesday
Message from Bishop Gronberg Dear Partners in Mission: Having had a wonderful time at the ELCA Youth Gathering and with the start of school looming my family took our summer vacation last week to Washington D.C. As we often do when we travel we drove from Fort Worth to our nation’s capitol. Along the way… Read More
Bishop’s Message: August 6, 2024
Dear Partners in Mission: Having had a wonderful time at the ELCA Youth Gathering and with the start of school looming my family took our summer vacation last week to Washington D.C. As we often do when we travel we drove from Fort Worth to our nation’s capitol. Along the way we took in some… Read More
NT-NL News: July 2024, Fifth Tuesday
Denton Wesley Campus Ministry Upcoming Events During our 2024 Synod Assembly Bishop Gronberg announced our partnership with Denton Wesley Campus Ministry to support Lutheran students attending the University of North Texas, Denton. The Wesley is an affirming United Methodist Campus Ministry located at 1501 Maple Street. The ELCA is a full communion partner with… Read More
NT-NL News: July 2024, Fourth Tuesday
Message from Bishop Gronberg Dear Partners in Mission: In September 2023 the Rev. Craig Sturm (Trinity-Sherman) was the victim of a horrific car accident as a result of a negligent driver. Over the past 10 months his family and care team have tried to find the right path forward for him. Unfortunately the injuries he… Read More
Bishop’s Message-July 23, 2024
Dear Partners in Mission: In September 2023 the Rev. Craig Sturm (Trinity-Sherman) was the victim of a horrific car accident as a result of a negligent driver. Over the past 10 months his family and care team have tried to find the right path forward for him. Unfortunately the injuries he suffered and the subsequent… Read More
NT-NL News: July 2024, Third Tuesday
Message from Bishop Gronberg Please pray this week for all our youth and leaders at the 2024 ELCA Gathering in New Orleans. God’s Love Made Real: A Conversation with Bishop Eaton This a conversation with Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton to share with ELCA members in a personal way, through examples, stories, and questions and answers,… Read More