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Gary Janetzke
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Family ministry provides a total family ministry framework for the local church, with special emphasis on building healthy, well-functioning families of all types. Parenting training, marriage enrichment seminars, counseling training for professionals, and extensive family resources are available to all churches and individuals.
Singles ministry enriches and expands resources and services to adults who are single because of divorce, death, separation, and never-marrieds of all ages and gender. Training events, resource provision, retreats, and conferences are regularly offered for single people and their leadership.
Congregational planning assists congregations in assessing their current ministry needs, and formulating corporate goals and constructing a realistic action plan to achieve the stated goals. Personal, custom visitations over several days are offered by a specially trained congregational consultant.
Educational ministries to children and adults provide resources, workshops and seminars, and training for teachers of Sunday school, vacation Bible school, midweek school, Confirmation instruction. We also work to help congregations and their leaders promote and resource Bible classes for adults.
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 The "Working with Woods II" students of Racine Lutheran High School designed and constructed 26 wooden crosses that were donated to Camp LuWiSoMo in Wild Rose to be placed in various buildings located at the camp. Members of the class (left to right) are: Evan Zimmerman, Zach Dukquits, Dylan Kobriger, R.J. Hugasian, Mike Nikolai, and instructor Nate Bickel.
Early Childhood Festival on the Lake
"Celebrate"
August 1, 2008
7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon
Nov. 5-7, 2008
Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
"Such confidence we have through Christ before God" (2 Cor. 3:4, TNIV)
For details, schedule, lodging, registration and more, click here!
Tickets sold out early for Lutheran Schools Day at Miller Park on May 10, 2008. The game was very well attended with over 1,100 people from 36 schools and churches.
The Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee (LHSAGM) has selected Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to provide $20.5 million in financing for a new facility for Lake Country Lutheran High School. The loan officially closed in January, marking an important milestone for the $30 million building project already underway in Hartland. The loan is also the largest ever provided under Thrivent Financial’s 105-year-old lending program focused on Lutheran churches and institutions.
James R. Van Dellen, eighth-grade teacher and vice principal at Our Redeemer Lutheran School in Wauwatosa, is the 2008 Lutheran Education Association (LEA) distinguished Lutheran elementary teacher.
A masters of science in education—educational technology is now available online and on campus through Concordia University Wisconsin. Learn how to facilitate 21st century learning, how to design engaging learning environments and how to prepare youth for Christian life in the digital world. CUW Lutheran teacher grants and Ministry Technology Mentor scholarships make this program very affordable to professional church workers. Brochure 
 Olivia Versteegh and Kalie McCaughn from Immanuel Lutheran School in Brookfield came to the District office to help load their books for the shipment to Nigeria with Gui Kasongo Kabeo (left), Mission Executive Rev. Daniel McMiller, and their teacher, Paul Gohde.
 This conference is designed to provide learning opportunities, but more importantly to immerse participants in Scripture-based experiences focused on mission and ministry with children.
 The controversial new film The Golden Compass opened Dec. 7 in theaters across America. What are we to make of it? Click on the following link for a commentary offering background and guidance for Christian families. Commentary
Schools serve as an outreach to the community. Click here for the November 2007 Evangelgram—a monthly publication highlighting outreach efforts in LCMS congregations.
 Grace Place Lutheran Retreats provides a haven for Lutheran pastors, teachers, ministers of music and other professional church workers and their spouses through education, restoration and recreation. During the week-long retreat, you will learn new ways to be healthy, and enjoy rest and fellowship. The couple will walk away from the week renewed in body, mind, and spirit.
MTM new school members - get a free year of membership (certificates available, limited quantity).
MTM current school members - $200 grants (limited number available).
Pique your imagination through training, support, encouragement, dynamic worship and music. Learn from nationally known speakers. Participate in breakout sessions featuring innovative children's ministry leaders. Engage in interactive displays. Plan now to attend!
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