In This Edition Message from Bishop Gronberg Annual Rostered/ Authorized Leader Report Immigration Conversation Resources Cross Trails Summer Camp Registration is Open Church Property Resource Hub Townhalls Drawing Water: Leadership Reflections from Pastor Nathan Swenson-Reinhold Via de Cristo Weekends & Annual Gathering at Texas Lutheran University Upcoming Installations Upcoming Events Prayer Requests Message from Bishop… Read More
NT-NL Leader News: March 2026
NT-NL News: March 2026, First Tuesday
Immigration Conversation Resources The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod has put together a list of resources relating to immigration. Click here to learn more. Cross Trails Summer Camp Registration is Open Registration for Cross Trails 2026 Summer Season is still going on. Spots are filling up fast so act quickly to reserve your campers spot today! Visit… Read More
NT-NL News: February 2026, Fourth Tuesday
Message from Pastora Bañales Last week we started the Season of Lent of penitence and preparation for the Three Days of Holy Week and Easter. It is important to mention that also this month we honor Black History Month. I’m sharing the ELCA Sumud’s 2026 Lenten series, “Body of Christ”, we are invited to reflect… Read More
NT-NL News: February 2026, Third Tuesday
Synod Assembly Registration is Now Open Synod Assembly will be Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th at Advent, Arlington (3232 S Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76015). You can find more information on Assembly here. Registration for NT-NL’s Synod Assembly is now open. You can register here. Registration will close April 15, 2026 . There… Read More
NT-NL News: February 2026, Second Tuesday
Message from Pastor Fitting-Snyder I never really liked Valentine’s Day. Don’t get me wrong – I love the chocolate (especially the day-after sales), but a holiday that focuses on love can be difficult and isolating for so many people. And right now, the world around us feels heavier than ever. News headlines, social tensions, natural… Read More
NT-NL Leader News: February 2026
In This Edition Message from Bishop Gronberg Synod Assembly Registration is Now Open Briarwood Legacy Endowment Scholarships Are Open 2026 Fund for Leaders Scholarships Now Open Drawing Water: Leadership Reflections from Pastor Nathan Swenson-Reinhold Lenten Retreat at Calvary Lutheran Church, Richland Hills Texas Impact Sunday at Messiah, Weatherford Lutheran Summer Music Deadline Approaching January Mission… Read More
NT-NL News: February 2026, First Tuesday
Message from Bishop Gronberg Dear Partners in Mission: Last Sunday we heard Matthew’s version of the Beatitudes. Jesus’ words of blessing for those the world does not normally bless. A reminder that he lived in an age of Empire in an occupied Palestine. Jesus knew very well what imperial peace was, it was the Pax… Read More
Bishop’s Message: 02032026
Dear Partners in Mission: Last Sunday we heard Matthew’s version of the Beatitudes. Jesus’ words of blessing for those the world does not normally bless. A reminder that he lived in an age of Empire in an occupied Palestine. Jesus knew very well what imperial peace was, it was the Pax Romana, brought on by… Read More
NT-NL News: January 2026, Fourth Tuesday
Message from Pastora Bañales 2026 ELCA Evangelism Network online monthly meetings! NTNL Synod: Director for Evangelical Mission Rev Irma Banales Building a Culture of Evangelism in Your Congregation Who is Jesus? There was a time that this would have been an unheard-of question, but today it is normative for many. What would your life be… Read More
NT-NL News: January 2026, Third Tuesday
Message from Bishop Gronberg Partners in Mission, In 2018 I was honored to be a part of the installation of Bishop Ibrahim Azar of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. This was a great honor for us as a synod to be included in this global event. Lutherans from across the… Read More