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
Bishop’s Message: 02032026
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
NT-NL News: January 2026, Second Tuesday
Message from Pastor Fitting-Snyder As we step into a new year, I’ve been reflecting on the intentions we carry with us into 2026. I entered this year with a personal resolution: to be more positive in my work life, personal life, and in my relationships, and to resist the pull of constant cynicism. And yet,… Read More
Bishop’s Message-1/13/2025
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 world gathered to acknowledge… Read More
NT-NL Leader News: January 2026
In This Edition Equipping Pastoral Leaders: Faithful Ministry with People of All Abilities Introducing TLU Sunday: Celebrating Our Shared Mission 2026 Fund for Leaders Scholarships Now Open Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest Newsletter Cross Trails Gift of Faith Gala Drawing Water: Leadership Reflections from Pastor Nathan Swenson-Reinhold Transformed Listeners Initiative Workshops: Community, Gospel, and Kin-dom… Read More
NT-NL News: January 2026, First Tuesday
NT-NL WELCA Newsletter You can read about the happenings of our Synodical Women’s Organization here. Join King of Glory, Dallas for Isaac’s Comedy Club King of Glory, Dallas launched an exciting new outreach ministry—Isaac’s Comedy Club—and the community is invited! This family-friendly comedy experience celebrates God’s gift of laughter and joy, inspired by Jesus’ words… Read More
NT-NL News: December 2025, Fourth Tuesday
Message from Bishop Gronberg Dear Partners in Mission: As we draw nearer to the festival of Christmas know that I and your synod staff are in prayer for you. For all our worship leaders, rostered and lay, paid and volunteer, young and old. For musicians, office staff, janitors, copiers, and poinsettia deliverers. All preparing to… Read More
Holden Village Update
For those who know of Holden Village it has been an incredibly difficult time for the community. Due to severe storms the road to the Village has been washed out. Last week all but 11 people were evacuated by helicopter. The remaining 11, which included NT-NL Synod’s own Emer Kate Sanders (Trinity-FW), intended to stay…. Read More
Farewell and AI Prayer
Sunday December 21st we celebrated the retirement of Dr. Lawrence Furr as Cantor at Trinity Lutheran Church Fort Worth. This was a special day for me as Lawrence came back to Trinity just as Kendra and I came in 2010. He had previously served at Trinity from 1997-2008 but then he and his spouse Matthew… Read More