Contents


July 2016 Volume 1 Number 4


12 I’M A LUTHERAN


14 PROCLAIMING GOD’S LOVE: FROM CAMBODIA TO COSTA RICA


34 AN EVER-EVOLVING LANGUAGE OF FAITH


COVER STORY 14 Proclaiming God’s love: From Cambodia to Costa Rica


17 Modern mission Study guide: LivingLutheran.org FEATURES


22 Lay rostered leaders: What’s in a name? 25 How a whole new ministry unfolded 26 Treating the soul of an epidemic


30 Fly like an eagle Mentoring program seeks to help youth succeed Study guide: LivingLutheran.org


32 Hot dish, humor & honest conversation 34 An ever-evolving language of faith


36 Marine follows call to become pastor Chaplain’s gift of communion leaves lasting impression


38 Synod assemblies: A time to learn and serve LIVINGLUTHERAN.ORG 3


DEPARTMENTS


4 Editor’s note 5 Grounded in grace 6 Letters 8 News


12 I’m a Lutheran 21 Reflection 42 Deeper understandings 44 Media in ministry 46 Faith & family 48 Crossword 48 Classifieds 49 Deaths 50 Presiding bishop


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