God Works Weekly

God Works Weekly - Episode 31

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:30:06 -0400

God Works Weekly looks into using AI in the church and Ben Griffin from Linc Ministries shares what church planters need. This is Episode 31 of God Works Weekly and debuts August 6th, 2025. Show Notes: Send story ideas to jheisner@thecenter.info Royalty Free Music Courtesy: Pixabay Find out more: Linc.org concordiamarket.com/kids-kount-pub/ https://plileadership.org

God Works Weekly - Episode 30

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:30:06 -0400

God Works Weekly checks in on how Youth Gathering students felt God’s presence throughout the week, plus the Hulkster came back to faith and shared why it's so important. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 30 and debuts July 30th, 2025. Show Notes: Send story ideas to jheisner@thecenter.info Royalty Free Music Courtesy: Pixabay Find out more about: Biblically Balanced Prayer Ministry - https://concordiamarket.com/bbpm The LCMS Youth Gathering - https://www.lcmsgathering.com Hulk Hogan video courtesy of @talkchurch

God Works Weekly - Episode 29

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:00:06 -0400

God Works Weekly has a special conversation with Dr. Tracee Swank from Church Doctor Ministries. She talks about the trends she is seeing in the church and shares what we can learn from ministry in the U.K. Show Notes: Send story ideas to jheisner@thecenter.info Find out more about Church Doctor Ministries: https://concordiamarket.com/church-doctor/ Royalty Free Music Courtesy: Pixabay

God Works Weekly - Episode 28

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:00:06 -0400

God Works Weekly follows up on ways to help flood victims in Texas and find out why is a Lutheran Pastor reading the Catholic Catechism? This is episode 28 for God Works Weekly. It debuts July 16th. Show Notes: Ways to help Texas flood victims txlcms.org facebook.com/Texas.District.LCMS https://tcr.communityos.org/ Find out more: Red Letter Living - concordiamarket.com/redletter/ Child Beyond International - concordiamarket.com/childbeyond/ Meros Center - concordiamarket.com/meros-center/ Send story ideas to Jeff - jheisner@thecenter.info music courtesy of pixabay

God Works Weekly - Episode 27

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:00:06 -0400

God Works Weekly shares the relief efforts underway in Texas for victims of the flooding and we go inside Concordia Market with Visual Faith Ministry. This is episode 27 of God Works Weekly and debuts July 9, 2025. Show Notes: Find out more about: Relief efforts for Texas flood victims: https://txlcms.org/congregations/disaster-relief/ https://txlcms.org/donate Southeastern District LCMS relief efforts https://se.lcms.org/resources/disaster-response-and-recovery/ Visual Faith Ministry https://www.visualfaithmin.org The Still Worship Collective https://www.thestillworship.com What cha reading https://www.amazon.com/Non-Anxious-Presence-Changing-Complex-Christian/dp/0802428576/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1334808729979540&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-O_gtgY7DqrxCI0_4KuIenfLud0Gh_WhvsCJg5oLlMgUA6yr1nqbPk4IPpbipBXn-xlVAZ8LfsWlvL-UTeLO0zPqA0f8zcjX1CwMjwXmbpHW5l13eE33Ok0jTv4jSsDQFvLXlSjywTD_2hpXnNvE3g.WnIzOg3_I-fakIHKW-5TQwfRMkLmCqj38EzZhN2p8Zo&dib_tag=se&hvadid=83425800900135&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=100422&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83426540106574%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=17395_13420441&keywords=non+anxious+presence+mark+sayers&mcid=ba0b9c703be93286940693653526bdb1&msclkid=4c760932dcf8129bdd01615f9aba43af&qid=1751991876&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Jayber-Crow-Wendell-Berry/dp/1582431604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18W2W7PAKB7QL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.i6GNy0VmWFkOSefJsfT44F2Vy7OH5r4QXHNn7BkT-184r9uBxqjBWqFA7sK6zDKmidcVrUfVE_8TxgezNOcRWxkONMkrrimMViGLYq63Mn4z4UyYkdmAYtrIZXaaeY2hQiwnQ8gXFGDd-HQqjgK1cA.C5HZ0zQyQLFa8HRNCVChgM9eUXNPQ22JHxKlVN6csuM&dib_tag=se&keywords=jayber+crow+book&qid=1751991935&sprefix=jayber+crow+book%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1 Music courtesy: Pixabay Send Story Ideas to jheisner@thecenter.info

God Works Weekly - Episode 26

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:00:03 -0400

God Works Weekly talks to Zach Zehnder about a personal struggle that led to the upcoming Red Letter Challenge and there are a number of mission organizations that are looking for volunteers. This is episode 26 of God Works Weekly and debuts July 2, 2025. Show Notes: Find out more: Red Letter Living: https://concordiamarket.com/redletter/ Zach Zehnder’s Podcast: https://redletterchallenge.com/red-letter-disciple-podcast/ William Utech’s book from Acts to Action - https://concordiamarket.com/product/from-acts-to-action/ The Still Worship Collective - https://concordiamarket.com/still-worship/ Mission Opportunities (MOST, LAMP and Child Beyond International): https://concordiamarket.com/mission-organizations/ The Five Dysfunctions of Team: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756 Story Ideas: email Jeff-jheisner@thecenter.info Royalty Free Music Courtesy: Pixabay

God Works Weekly - Episode 25

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:00:06 -0400

God Works Weekly looks at a ministry that has transformed into an amzing-thriving community and shares how God is inspiring the music for the local church. Show Notes: Find out more: Visual Faith Ministry - https://www.visualfaithmin.org https://www.facebook.com/groups/visualfaithministry The Still Worship Collective - https://www.thestillworship.com Child Beyond International - https://www.childbeyond.org Answers in Genesis - https://answersingenesis.org Sign up for the Psalms with Stories Bible Study - https://www.visualfaithmin.org/events Send story ideas to Jeff - jheisner@thecenter.info

God Works Weekly - Episode 24

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:00:06 -0400

God Works Weekly features how God was working through the relief efforts after Hurricane Helene and Dr Tracee Swank shares how the New Testament Church is a great model from today. Show Notes: Find our more: Hurricane Helene Relief - https://se.lcms.org/resources/disaster-response-and-recovery/ https://churchdoctorministries.com Mission Trips opportunities: https://concordiamarket.com/lamp-ministry/ https://concordiamarket.com/most-ministries/ David Maier's Blogs: https://concordiamarket.com/gmd-6/ - Go Make Disciples https://concordiamarket.com/wm-3/ What cha reading suggestion by Rev. Zach Zehnder - https://www.johnortberg.com/steps Send story ideas to jheisner@thecenter.info Music Courtesy: Pixabay

God Works Weekly -Episode 23

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:00:06 -0400

God Works Weekly features the latest on Zach Zehnder's Red Letter Challenge, along with a coach's testimony on reading The Bible and Rev. Dr. Bob Newton tells us what he's reading. This is episode 23 and debuts on June 11th, 2025. Show Notes: Send story ideas: jheisner@thecenter.info Find out more: concordiamarket.com/redletter/ https://redletterchallenge.com https://concordiamarket.com/Kids-kount-publishing-kids-church/ David Maier's Blog - https://concordiamarket.com/gmd-5/ - Go Make Disciples Newton and Maier Blog Concordiamarket.com/wm-2/ Rev. Joel Hoyer Bible Study – https://concordiamarket.com/product/into-the-heart-of-God-bible-study/ What cha reading suggestions by Rev. Dr. Robert Newton - https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Gods-People-Biblical-Theology/dp/0310291127/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1333710128080131&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GbzhS4hPJbS79VS89guUDMLhKk9NfvNiKQ-tPj4hS6enFdC3LcFpdjLiF8AqAENMs2W6Mfbr4zzUmh_olXZ6C1qe4V24Zb_aNnKpCf1pKaQMKP8TKB6C1UGlhaV1oPyKFX59qWu3VF96CIMc0_wPOiwblM0vFhnQ_oAM6WKSxpw.nnSLJuTE-1xxz6aWbiHfObqs5Wu9Sh41aX9aYjlIPMc&dib_tag=se&hvadid=83357159884577&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=100494&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83358047817199%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=8810_13772042&keywords=the+mission+of+god%27s+people+christopher+wright&mcid=8fc97bc0a3233daeb13ef4cb6905bce7&msclkid=c16c23415c321b8a71484b0998b5beb2&qid=1749599375&sr=8-1 Music courtesy: Pixabay

God Works Weekly - Episode 22

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:46:36 -0400

God Works Weekly features tips on the art of storytelling, an exciting-active children's ministry, and a triumphant story within LINC ministries. This is episode 22 of God Works Weekly for June 4th, 2025. Show Notes: Find our more: Linc.org https://lbt.org https://concordiamarket.com/singmovememorize/ Lamp.org David Maier's Blog - https://concordiamarket.com/gmd-5/ - Go Make Disciples What cha reading suggestions by Rev. Dr. Steve Schave - https://www.amazon.com/Endurance-Shackletons-Incredible-Alfred-Lansing/dp/0465062881 -https://www.amazon.com/dp/1472989759/?bestFormat=true&k=from%20strength%20to%20strength%20book&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k0_1_8&crid=24D71SUPXFN09&sprefix=from%20str

God Works Weekly - Episode 21

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 28 May 2025 07:44:29 -0400

We have a special God Works Weekly featuring a conversation with Deb Ellinger from Elli's House. Show Notes: Find out more about Elli's House at ellishouse313.com Email Story Ideas to Jheisner@thecenter.info

God Works Weekly - Episode 20

Jeff Heisner — Tue, 20 May 2025 14:00:04 -0400

God Works Weekly shares how a ministry goes to the UK to prepare for mission in the US and how a Minnesota church plant has blessed a long-time church in the Minneapolis. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God’s church and how God is working. This is episode #20 and debuts May 21st, 2025. Show Notes: Email Jeff: jheisner@thecenter.info Find out more about Chuch Doctor Ministries - https://churchdoctorministries.com Rev. Dr. William Utech’s book From Acts to Action is available at - https://concordiamarket.com/product/from-acts-to-action/ Find out more about LAMP Ministries - https://concordiamarket.com/lamp-ministry/ Find out more about the Meros Center - https://concordiamarket.com/Meros-Center/ What are you reading – Embodied - https://www.amazon.com/Embodied-Living-Whole-People-Fractured/dp/1540900053 Royalry Free Music Courtey: Pixabay

God Works Weekly - Episode 14

Jeff Heisner — Fri, 16 May 2025 08:37:22 -0400

We check out the success of PLI, share some cool Holy Week resources from Tanner Olson and pray with a fury friend Jango. God Works Weekly highlights the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 14 for April 9, 2025. Show Notes: Find out more about PLI - https://plileadership.org/ Find out more about Tanner Olson and his Holy Week Resources: writtentospeak.com https://www.writtentospeak.com/holy-week?fbclid=IwY2xjawJiNElleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHuwr5vMMxWM-6qGIM1rDlB7mNqrdiciy32vVyF57AqV5ZMxq6JF7HIKxR0PE_aem_lN0K2Br68yqrHS4-W5bRtA Find out more about the Center for Missional and Pastoral Leadership - https://thecenter.info/cmpl/ Check out Rev. Joseph Beran's book The Ends of the LCMS - https://www.amazon.com/Ends-LCMS-Diagnosis-Post-Christian-Recovering/dp/B0CM6HCYM7 Find out more about Collier Animation Studios - concordiamarket.com/collier-animation-shop

God Works Weekly - Episode 13

Jeff Heisner — Fri, 16 May 2025 08:35:13 -0400

This episode features an unusual form of outreach in Detroit and an update on a fire that took out a Lutheran landmark. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 13 and debuts April 2, 2025. Show Notes: Rev. Trey Sansom video courtesy: Texas District, LCMS Pictures of Saxon Lutheran Memorial - Saxon Lutheran Memorial Facebook For more on Impact Bible Resources - concordiamarket.com/ibr What-cha reading suggestion from Jack Kalleberg: https://www.amazon.com/How-Light-Shines-Through-Resilient/dp/0758674503 https://www.amazon.com/Gaining-Losing-Belongs-Churches-Exponential/dp/0310533953 Pictures of Historic Trinity courtesy of Historic Trinity and Darry Andrzejewski Facebook. Find out more about Historic Trinity and their tours: https://www.historictrinity.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3emHyzUyTI Music courtesy of Pixabay.com Send story ideas to Jeff - jheisner@thecenter.info

God Works Weekly Episode 1

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 14 May 2025 11:52:59 -0400

God Works Weekly tales a look into the missions and ministries of the church and shows how God is working today. Show Notes/Content for GWW Bible Sales Surge in 2024 story from: https://www.christianitydaily.com/news/us-sees-22-surge-in-bible-sales-compared-to-last-year.html https://christianresearchnetwork.org/2024/12/04/bible-sales-soar-as-americans-search-for-meaning/ https://www.foxnews.com/media/bible-sales-surge-thanks-fresh-editions-new-buyers-looking-things-feel-more-solid-report-finds The Lutheran Communicators Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lutherancommunicators Pray for your Church - https://prayforyourchurch.com Prayer for Tired church Workers after Christmas - https://prayforyourchurch.com/prayer-for-tired-church-workers-after-christmas/ Check out Rev. Dr. Jeff Kloha’s Bible Study, Making All Things New on Concordia Market - https://concordiamarket.com/product/making-all-things-new-bible-study/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHlGxVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHc2busrVFce1QCuSlQlRmPomnUhHsJLInc5815yfXwgdlVc1bgRA7JqRrQ_aem_gCMNkMj7Fb2u2BOkNh-Wcg Check out The Great Sending on Concordia Market - https://concordiamarket.com/?s=the+great+sending&id=1191 Find out more about Best Practices at https://cclphoenix.org/bpm/ For more information or to register for Now – New – More - https://concordiamarket.com/now/ Join us for the Spring Collaboration February 11-12, 2025 at Risen Savior in Chandler, AZ Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info

God Works Weekly 2

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 14 May 2025 11:51:08 -0400

God Works Weekly tales a look into the missions and ministries of the church and shows how God is working today. Show Notes/Content for GWW Episode 2 Find out how to help the Pacific Southwest District during the wildfires - PSD-LCMS.org Article on Christian College Growth - https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/christian-colleges-continue-enrollment-growth-record/ Find out more about Our Savior Lutheran Church and School - https://www.osva.org/ Check out Lead Time on Concordia Market - https://concordiamarket.com/lead-time/ Find out more about Best Practices at https://cclphoenix.org/bpm/ For more information or to register for Now – New – More - https://concordiamarket.com/now/ Join us for the Spring Collaboration February 11-12, 2025 at Risen Savior in Chandler, AZ Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info

God Works Weekly - Episode 19

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 14 May 2025 11:48:47 -0400

God Works Weekly shares the statement from The Center for Missional and Pastoral Leadership and some great resources that can help equip us for Kingdom work. This is episode 19 of God Works Weekly and will be released May 14, 2025. Show Notes: Send story ideas to jheisner@thecenter.info Find The Center for Missional and Pastoral Leadership at thecenter.info/cmpl Rev. Dr. Bob Newton’s studies are available at: Church at the Crossroads - https://concordiamarket.com/product/the-church-at-the-crossroads-sg/ Our Creator’s Lens - https://concordiamarket.com/product/our-creators-lens/ Rev. Dr. William Utech’s book from Acts to Action is available at https://concordiamarket.com/product/from-acts-to-action/ Deb Ellinger’s book suggestion, Commonwealth is available https://www.amazon.com/Commonwealth-Transformation-Christian-Community-Development/dp/1481313509/ref=sr_1_1?crid=168CFSD6A9U87&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cARQHu9h_zbQSmF6KvMtwA.mrVxK3ptafknKJ4_P2S9EL2Ui5_jC8kuBFrD9K6T1gY&dib_tag=se&keywords=commonwealth+jimmy+dorrell&qid=1747168161&sprefix=commonwealth+jimmy+dorrel%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1 Royalty Free Music courtesy: Pixabay

God Works Weekly - Episode 4

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 14 May 2025 11:24:53 -0400

In Episode 4 of God Works Weekly, we look into the topic of discipleship. We hear from Zach Zehnder and Mike Omtvedt on the topic and check out an amazing finish at the Concordia Invitational Tournament. God Works Weekly tales a look into the missions and ministries of the church and shows how God is working today, 1-29, 2025. Show Notes/Content for GWW Episode 4 Find the Carey Niewhoff What-cha Reading book link: The Bomber Mafia https://www.amazon.com/Bomber-Mafia-Temptation-Longest-Second/dp/0316296619 Find out more about Hosanna Lutheran: https://hosanna.church/ Check out Most Ministires on Concordia Market - https://concordiamarket.com/most-ministries/ Find MOST Ministries at mostministries.org Find out more about Best Practices at https://cclphoenix.org/bpm/ For more information or to register for Now – New – More - https://concordiamarket.com/now/ Join us for the Spring Collaboration February 11-12, 2025 at Risen Savior in Chandler, AZ Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info Royalty Free music courtesy of Pixabay Music Royalty Free pictures courtesy of Unsplash 1112/5000 Thumbnail

God Works Weekly - Episode 8

Jeff Heisner — Fri, 09 May 2025 13:26:36 -0400

This episode features a mission that works to help 2nd generation immigrants become servant-leaders and shares more on the Center for Missional and Pastoral Leadership. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 8 and debuts February 26th, 2025. Show Notes: Find out more about Hope for a Second Generation - hope4secondgen.org More on The Center for Missional and Pastoral Leadership - thecenter.info/cmpl For more on American Christian Tours - concordiamarket.com/acts Rev. Dr. Ben Haupt serves as the Executive Director for Pastoral Leadership Institute. What-cha reading suggestions from Rev. Dr. Ben Haupt: Jayber Crow - https://www.amazon.com/Jayber-Crow-Wendell-Berry/dp/1582431604 Leading Through - https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Through-Activating-Heart-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CT49ZG1K Leadership - https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Six-Studies-World-Strategy-ebook/dp/B09BV78DM2/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1345803875488990&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.S9YMixiayKGtp9oXdrJ4310vgMNXfg1mQ_bAVFdiArjGPjLBvtAtxV87wX88VQqI77gNxp2bbDS_JD4VJS5gS8FMczIiifNWv6S8M9bb-7CkFt4L62GYTXXncpJH88h-Gyi0JCMN3s2opgMjxA4Ikzrr5bhGbOE1z0kaP5rrZ4BBX8QcOX-3wTimqi6_VX9CaUs97rmVqFwuartExZW5m2iZoDf8MAWU094z5wmL8ng.O_bkMEootu6PDYgx8Wm1DuipkUzzfAI8pI9kwQNELIw&dib_tag=se&hvadid=84113064235311&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=100345&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-84113750173497%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=3437_13776193&keywords=henry+kissinger+book+leadership&qid=1740518996&sr=8-1

God Works Weekly - Episode 5

Jeff Heisner — Fri, 09 May 2025 13:24:03 -0400

In Episode 5 of God Works Weekly, we check out a thriving immigrant ministry in Lansing, Michigan and meet a woman and her dog that help feed the hungry in Northeast Ohio. God Works Weekly tales a look into the missions and ministries of the church and shows how God is working today, February 5, 2025. Show Notes/Content for GWW Episode 5 Find out more about Living Word at https://www.facebook.com/livingword2016 Find the TLC Pamphlets at https://concordiamarket.com/tlc-pamphlets/ What-cha Reading book link: The Story https://www.thestory.com/ Find out more about Mary and Chico: splhungerwarriors.org Check out Most Ministires on Concordia Market - https://concordiamarket.com/most-ministries/ Find MOST Ministries at mostministries.org Learn more about Prepared to Serve from CUC https://www.cuchicago.edu/academics/undergraduate-academics/churchwork/prepared-to-serve/ Find out more about Best Practices at https://cclphoenix.org/bpm/ For more information or to register for Now – New – More - https://concordiamarket.com/now/ Join us for the Spring Collaboration February 11-12, 2025 at Risen Savior in Chandler, AZ Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info Royalty Free music courtesy of Pixabay Music

God Works Weekly - Episode 11

Jeff Heisner — Fri, 09 May 2025 13:21:53 -0400

This episode features how networks are shaping ministry, training to connect others to Jesus and with some words of encouragement with Nokukhanya Shabalala. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 11 and debuts March 19, 2025. Show Notes: Find out more about the Harvest Partnership - https://www.harvestpartnership.church/ For more information on Multipli - concordiamarket.com/multipli What-cha reading suggestion from Patricia Maier: Collaborating with the Enemy: https://www.amazon.com/Collaborating-Enemy-People-Agree-Trust/dp/1626568227 Watch the full video from Nokukhanya Shabalala at https://vimeo.com/1026646504 Music courtesy of Pixabay.com Send story ideas to Jeff - jheisner@thecenter.info

God Works Weekly - Episode 7

Jeff Heisner — Fri, 09 May 2025 13:19:54 -0400

This episode features a brand new school for pastoral formation and shares work from The Songwriter Initiative. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 7 and debuts February 18th, 2025. Show Notes: For more information on the Center for Missional and Pastoral Formation - https://thecenter.info/cmpl/ For more on ILT - https://ilt.edu/ Check out Concordia Market at concordiamarket.com Find out more about The Songwriter Initiative - https://www.cui.edu/academicprograms/christcollege/center-for-worship-leadership/songwriter Find out more about the Center for Worship Leadership - concordiamarket.com/cwi Rev. Dr. Chad Lakies is the regional director for North America at Lutheran Hour Ministries and provides leadership and operational management for the North America region. What-cha Reading book link: https://www.amazon.com/Extinction-Experience-Being-Human-Disembodied/dp/0393241718 Find out more about Best Practices at https://cclphoenix.org/bpm/ Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info Royalty Free music courtesy of Pixabay Music Photos courtesy of Jeff Heisner

God Works Weekly - Episode 3

Jeff Heisner — Fri, 09 May 2025 13:16:27 -0400

God Works Weekly tales a look into the missions and ministries of the church and shows how God is working today, 1-22, 2025. Show Notes/Content for GWW Episode 3 Find out how to help the Pacific Southwest District during the wildfires - PSD-LCMS.org Article on Pastor Shortage - https://www.barna.com/research/pastoral-succession/ Find out more about Dr. Kristi Kirk - https://www.concordia.edu/about/office-of-the-president-and-ceo/ What-cha Reading book links: Agents of Flourishing - https://www.amazon.com/Agents-Flourishing-Pursuing-Shalom-Society/dp/1514000784 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+ruthless+elimination+of+hurry+by+john+mark+comer&i=stripbooks&crid=1DYTJGH5VX8SZ&sprefix=the+ru%2Cstripbooks%2C151&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_6 Check out Lead Time on Concordia Market - https://concordiamarket.com/lead-time/ Check out Dwelling 1:14 on Concordia Market - https://concordiamarket.com/dwelling1-14/ Find out more about Best Practices at https://cclphoenix.org/bpm/ For more information or to register for Now – New – More - https://concordiamarket.com/now/ Join us for the Spring Collaboration February 11-12, 2025 at Risen Savior in Chandler, AZ Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info Royalty Free music courtesy of Pixabay Music

God Works Weekly - Episode 15

Jeff Heisner — Thu, 08 May 2025 21:44:25 -0400

This episode features Lutheran Hour Ministries' outreach, an older book that shares so much truth today and a word of encouragement from TX District President, Michael Newman. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 15 and debuts April 16, 2025. Show Notes: Pictures Courtesy of LHM.org, Concordia Market and amazon. For more on Rev. Michael Newman - https://txlcms.org/message-from-president-newman/ Find out more about Lutheran Hour Ministries - lhm.org The Chosen Bible Study is available at https://concordiamarket.com/product/the-chosen-season-4-bible-study/ What-cha reading suggestion from Rev. Dr. Rob Kasper - https://www.amazon.com/Once-Future-Church-Reinventing-Congregation/dp/1566990505/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1342504261640715&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bjWOynvACOdACiZgEmNvwKqrT0KHXlyiLFmXyMo2kR_M6pUKtQ57TO0v0qi7AatBdSjcbcMLc4ORmgX9T7q8HXUHCxLlCboRtrFFvt7j0AQsu2D89wkDznkizUFKDqrmzmnDU37Imnrdw3tb2z-_3uG_e-W9PYhDXClmIrTHSWK_i3MiksbCM-JTpy3DLIKqjjK264FDHV6jtmD4vvTaVFnkQ8tlPZsenNMKwZTUdH0.GrmXlKyTVutorsfjzEAc371yUvODIUFx1OVZjEgZXgQ&dib_tag=se&hvadid=83906755369750&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=100412&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83906862225768%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=8266_13501944&keywords=the+once+and+future+church&mcid=da23b35478e132af983859a01b5c7ed3&qid=1744731956&sr=8-1 Music courtesy of Pixabay.com Send story ideas to Jeff - jheisner@thecenter.info

God Works Weekly - Episode 16

Jeff Heisner — Thu, 08 May 2025 21:41:36 -0400

This episode shares the story of how reading God's word for the first time changed a woman from Africa. It also explores mission work for aging congregations, and shares resources from TX District President, Michael Newman. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 16 and debuts April 23, 2025. Show Notes: Pictures Courtesy of Lutheran Bible Translators, Concordia Market and amazon. Find out more on The Center - thecenter.info Find out more on The Center for Missional and Pastoral Leadership - thecenter.info/cmpl Find out more on the Harvest Parnership - harvestpartnership.church For more on Rev. Michael Newman - concordiamarket.com/mnewman Find out more about Lutheran Bible Translators - lbt.org What-cha reading suggestion from Rev. Seth Flick/Rocket Fuel - https://www.amazon.com/Rocket-Fuel-Essential-Combination-Business/dp/1942952317 Music courtesy of Pixabay.com Send story ideas to Jeff - jheisner@thecenter.info 978/5000 Thumbnail

God Works Weekly - Episode 17

Jeff Heisner — Thu, 08 May 2025 21:38:29 -0400

God Works Weekly explores a number of unique ministries this week. One is engaging the inner city, while another is getting into the trades. And one mission is bringing the fun to Youth Ministry. God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 17 and debuts April 30, 2025. Show Notes: For more on Linc - linc.org For more on Rev. David A. Davis - https://michigandistrict.org/people/rev-david-a-davis/ Information on Actually Fun is available at concordiamarket.com/actually-fun For more information on Greg Finke & Dwelling 1:14 https://concordiamarket.com/dwelling1-14/ Find out more on The Center – thecenter.info Contact Jeff Heisner with questions or story ideas – jheisner@thecenter.info Todd Jones’ What-Cha Reading suggestion - https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Always-Wins-Stakeholders-Practicing/dp/1514008688/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1339205912808744&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FLtlKPejebx-2Xz_nAG4vH-w4r28t5KmujK-Z_gqELNNIZZtNZxeOiIRWtYSeOGcYy5dWfhA_0V4uxmXzw7l2mAmWTiqiGAh_kM42c_CU8ix46IiDDFj7WKQu1u6k948AFqJ8xFz2X4L83jOMcNr9m0UMxDa7WSCbeOQOgdj6ksjQ4LQK9udop95FDoBAlNBfkHxWj69xlpuflub-XZ6EbIs7ovjt9LlU3q1xRd7j04.uLi2r7JJToFqAhCsWi-8N_XMwKhFhRXIeuZn6itf0Qk&dib_tag=se&hvadid=83700596959824&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=100201&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83701563034911%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=22563_13494424&keywords=the+mission+always+wins&mcid=6f0d9e2c53dc3e8db84a31291c4d35a7&msclkid=0aef33e70504172da1345bf60540ae71&qid=1745944646&sr=8-1 1470/5000 Thumbnail

God Works Weekly, Episode 10

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

This Week's Show Notes

This episode features the joy and challenge of finding leaders in a very diverse church, retooling confirmation class and Rev. Dr. Ben Haupt with some words of encouragement.

God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 10 and debuts March 12, 2025.

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Show Notes:

Find out more about Prince of Peace - https://popfremont.org/
More on Divine Redeemer - https://www.drlc.org/
For more on EO Tours - concordiamarket.com/eotours
For more on the Scriptural Immersion videos - https://concordiamarket.com/scripturebpm2025/
Rev. Dr. Ben Haupt serves as the Executive Director for Pastoral Leadership Institute.
What-cha reading suggestion from Rev. Zach Holdorf: https://www.amazon.com/Collaborating-Enemy-People-Agree-Trust/dp/1626568227
Videos courtesy of Pexels.com

Music courtesy of Pixabay.com

Send story ideas to Jeff - jheisner@thecenter.info

God Works Weekly, Episode 9

Jeff Heisner — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

This Week's Show Notes

Show Notes:

Find resources at ConcordiaMarket.com

Send story ideas to jheisner@thecenter.info

For more on the Mission of Christ Network - https://missionofchrist.org/

John Mehl is the Executive Director of the Mission of Christ Network

Find out more about LakePointe Church - http://www.lakepointefamily.com/home

What-Cha Reading with Charessa Koontz - 17 Questions of God is available at https://www.amazon.com/17-Questions-God-Charessa-Koontz-ebook/dp/B0DP5T8NNN

Info and pictures on Church Trends courtesy of CareyNieuwhoff.com

Music is royalty free from Pixabay

Find other episodes and much more information about God Works Weekly at concordiamarket.com/GWW

God Works Weekly, Episode 8

Jeff Heisner — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500

This Week's Show Notes

Show Notes:

Find out more about Hope for a Second Generation - hope4secondgen.org

More on The Center for Missional and Pastoral Leadership - thecenter.info/cmpl

For more on American Christian Tours - concordiamarket.com/acts

Rev. Dr. Ben Haupt serves as the Executive Director for Pastoral Leadership Institute.

What-cha reading suggestions from Rev. Dr. Ben Haupt:

Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info

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Photos courtesy of Jeff Heisner

God Works Weekly, Episode 11

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

This Week's Show Notes

Hi Guys

Here’s the God Works Weekly.

We’ve got Noks with a word of encouragement, Pat Maier with What-Cha Reading, and Steve Sohns talking about how Networks can shape Ministry.

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Topics:

This episode features how networks are shaping ministry, training to connect others to Jesus and with some words of encouragement with Nokukhanya Shabalala.

God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 11 and debuts March 19, 2025.

Show Notes:

Find out more about the Harvest Partnership - https://www.harvestpartnership.church/
For more information on Multipli - concordiamarket.com/multipli
What-cha reading suggestion from Patricia Maier: Collaborating with the Enemy: https://www.amazon.com/Collaborating-Enemy-People-Agree-Trust/dp/1626568227
Watch the full video from Nokukhanya Shabalala at https://vimeo.com/1026646504

Music courtesy of Pixabay.com

Send story ideas to Jeff - jheisner@thecenter.info

God Works Weekly, Episode 7

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

This Week's Show Notes

This episode features a brand-new school for pastoral formation and shares work from The Songwriter Initiative.

God Works Weekly looks at the missions and ministries in God's church. This is episode 7 and debuts February 18th, 2025.

Show Notes:

For more information on the Center for Missional and Pastoral Formation - https://thecenter.info/cmpl/

For more on ILT - https://ilt.edu/

Check out Concordia Market at concordiamarket.com

Find out more about The Songwriter Initiative - https://www.cui.edu/academicprograms/christcollege/center-for-worship-leadership/songwriter

Find out more about the Center for Worship Leadership - concordiamarket.com/cwi

Rev. Dr. Chad Lakies is the Vice President for Ministry Engagement within the United States for Lutheran Hour Ministries. His work centers around helping the church become more outreach focused by empowering it to share the Gospel with non-churched individuals at more personal levels.

What-cha Reading book link: https://www.amazon.com/Extinction-Experience-Being-Human-Disembodied/dp/0393241718

Find out more about Best Practices at https://cclphoenix.org/bpm/

Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info

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Photos courtesy of Jeff Heisner

God Works Weekly, Episode 6

Jeff Heisner — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

This Week's Show Notes

In Episode 6 of God Works Weekly, we check out innovative ways Pastors are reaching out and the mental health crisis in the church.

God Works Weekly tales a look into the missions and ministries of the church and shows how God is working today, February 12, 2025.

Show Notes/Content for GWW Episode 6

Find out more about the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast https://careynieuwhof.com/

Here are the 5 Disruptive Church Trends for 2025 https://careynieuwhof.com/church-trends-2025/

Find out more about Deac. Christie Hansard https://michigandistrict.org/people/christie-hansard/

Church Worker Mental Health Resources:

Find the TLC Pamphlets at https://concordiamarket.com/tlc-pamphlets/

What-cha Reading book link:

You can find Trinity Arcadia at https://www.trinityarcadiami.org/home

Find out more about the Grace on Tap Podcast - GraceonTap-Podcast.com

Link to the Video Game Ministry story https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4Pq94iUVLAc

Find out more about Best Practices at https://cclphoenix.org/bpm/

Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info

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God Works Weekly, Episode 5

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

This Week's Show Notes

Show Notes/Content for GWW Episode 5

Find out more about Living Word at https://www.facebook.com/livingword2016

Find the TLC Pamphlets at https://concordiamarket.com/tlc-pamphlets/

What-cha Reading book link: The Story https://www.thestory.com/

Find out more about Mary and Chico: splhungerwarriors.org

Check out Most Ministires on Concordia Market - https://concordiamarket.com/most-ministries/

Find MOST Ministries at mostministries.org

Learn more about Prepared to Serve from CUC https://www.cuchicago.edu/academics/undergraduate-academics/churchwork/prepared-to-serve/

Find out more about Best Practices at https://cclphoenix.org/bpm/

For more information or to register for Now – New – More - https://concordiamarket.com/now/

Join us for the Spring Collaboration February 11-12, 2025 at Risen Savior in Chandler, AZ

Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info

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God Works Weekly, Episode 4

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

This Week's Show Notes

Show Notes/Content for GWW Episode 4

Find out more about Carey Nieuwhof: https://careynieuwhof.com/

The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The YouTube Link with Carey and Zach Zehnder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIOZTXvFSyk

Zach Zehnder's Red Letter Living is available: https://concordiamarket.com/product-category/the-shops/red-letter-living/

What-cha Reading book link: The Bomber Mafia https://www.amazon.com/Bomber-Mafia-Temptation-Longest-Second/dp/0316296619

Rev. Dr. Chris Holder is the Lead Pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church in Dallas

Find out more about Hosanna Lutheran: https://hosanna.church/

Check out Most Ministires on Concordia Market - https://concordiamarket.com/most-ministries/

Find MOST Ministries at mostministries.org

Find out more about Best Practices at https://cclphoenix.org/bpm/

For more information or to register for Now – New – More - https://concordiamarket.com/now/

Join us for the Spring Collaboration February 11-12, 2025 at Risen Savior in Chandler, AZ

Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info

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Royalty Free pictures courtesy of Unsplash

Concordia University Ann Arbor video courtesy of Concordia Invitational Tournament

Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info

The video link: https://vimeo.com/1051288277

Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info

God Works Weekly, Episode 3

Jeff Heisner — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

This Week's Show Notes

Find out how to help the Pacific Southwest District during the wildfires - PSD-LCMS.org

Article on Pastor Shortage - https://www.barna.com/research/pastoral-succession/

Find out more about Dr. Kristi Kirk - https://www.concordia.edu/about/office-of-the-president-and-ceo/

What-cha Reading book links:

Agents of Flourishing - https://www.amazon.com/Agents-Flourishing-Pursuing-Shalom-Society/dp/1514000784
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+ruthless+elimination+of+hurry+by+john+mark+comer&i=stripbooks&crid=1DYTJGH5VX8SZ&sprefix=the+ru%2Cstripbooks%2C151&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_6

Check out Lead Time on Concordia Market - https://concordiamarket.com/lead-time/

Check out Dwelling 1:14 on Concordia Market - https://concordiamarket.com/dwelling1-14/

Find out more about Best Practices at https://cclphoenix.org/bpm/

For more information or to register for Now – New – More - https://concordiamarket.com/now/

Join us for the Spring Collaboration February 11-12, 2025 at Risen Savior in Chandler, AZ

Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info

The video link: https://vimeo.com/1049125610

Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info

God Works Weekly, Episode 2

Jeff Heisner — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

This Week's Show Notes

Find out how to help the Pacific Southwest District during the wildfires - https://PSD-LCMS.org.

Article on Christian College Growth - https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/christian-colleges-continue-enrollment-growth-record/

Find out more about Our Savior Lutheran Church and School - https://www.osva.org/

Check out Lead Time on Concordia Market - https://concordiamarket.com/lead-time/

Find out more about Best Practices at https://cclphoenix.org/bpm/

For more information or to register for Now – New – More - https://concordiamarket.com/now/

Join us for the Spring Collaboration February 11-12, 2025 at Risen Savior in Chandler, AZ

The video link: https://vimeo.com/1046895859?share=copy#t=0

Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info

God Works Weekly Episode 1

Jeff Heisner — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:51:00 -0500

God Works Weekly tales a look into the missions and ministries of the church and shows how God is working today.

Show Notes/Content for GWW

Bible Sales Surge in 2024 story from:

https://www.christianitydaily.com/new...

https://christianresearchnetwork.org/...

https://www.foxnews.com/media/bible-s...

The Lutheran Communicators Facebook Page - / lutherancommunicators

Pray for your Church - https://prayforyourchurch.com

Prayer for Tired church Workers after Christmas - https://prayforyourchurch.com/prayer-...

Check out Rev. Dr. Jeff Kloha’s Bible Study, Making All Things New on Concordia Market - https://concordiamarket.com/product/m...

Check out The Great Sending on Concordia Market - https://concordiamarket.com/?s=the+gr...

Find out more about Best Practices at https://cclphoenix.org/bpm/

For more information or to register for Now – New – More - https://concordiamarket.com/now/

Join us for the Spring Collaboration February 11-12, 2025 at Risen Savior in Chandler, AZ

Send your story ideas and comments to Jeff at jheisner@thecenter.info