Dear Partners in Mission: Last Thursday night I had the privilege of joining our Lutheran Campus Ministry in Denton on the campus of the University of North Texas. The occasion… Read More
Bishop’s Message 11/9/2021
LuMin Denton Cookout and Bible Study
Thursday evening November 4th I spent the evening with Pastor Jim Rowe and members of Lutheran Campus Ministry at Denton as they served their community and engaged in bible study…. Read More
Promises of Baptism Claimed
Friday 11/5/2021 I had the opportunity to attend the funeral of the spouse of one of our NT-NL Synod, ELCA retired pastors. Bill and Karen Wrieden came to our synod… Read More
UT Longhorn Hoops honors TLU Coach Mike Wacker
What a great moment and recognition of Texas Lutheran University Head Basketball Coach Mike Wacker. The UT Longhorns hosted the DIII Bulldogs for an exhibition game this week to kick… Read More
NT-NL, Briarwood Host ELCA Region 4 DEMs
Was a joy for NT-NL Synod, ELCA to host the Directors for Evangelical Mission (DEMs) of Region 4 (Arkansas-Oklahoma, Central States, Nebraska, and the three Texas synods) at Briarwood the… Read More
NT-NL Leader News: November 2021
In This Edition Featured Blog Post 2021 Vine Deloria Jr. Theological Symposium Courageous Leadership Series with ELCA Coaching Upcoming Installations Upcoming Events Featured Blog Post NT-NL Leaders, What a month… Read More
Bishop’s Message Leader News: November 3, 2021
NT-NL Leaders, What a month October has been for leadership formation in NT-NL. We kicked off our online series on October 21 focused on various aspects of leadership in the… Read More
NT-NL News: November 2021, First Tuesday
Thank You from MEF “I absolutely loved this campaign and working with the folks who made the submissions. I really do feel blessed by their stories.” – Linda Ness, Executive… Read More
Sermon for Reformation Day 2021
Sermon for Reformation Day Delivered at Central Lutheran Church, Dallas 31 October 2021 The Rev. Robert O. Smith, PhD Jeremiah 31:31–34 | Psalm 46 | Romans 3:19–28 | John 8:31–36… Read More
Reformation Weekend 2021
It was a blessed reformation weekend across NT-NL Synod, ELCA. I enjoyed seeing so many celebrations of our heritage of faith across our congregations. Remembering the events of 500+ years… Read More