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Circuit rider

Lay minister brings a welcome word to Michigan's Upper Peninsula

by Mark Brewer

Counting the cost of change

In rural Nebraska, reaching the unchurched inflicts growing pains

by David Stevens

Crisis in the country

Loss of community threatens to splinter rural America

by Gary A. Goreham

Pioneering on the prairie

North Dakota parish unites congregations without destroying their identity

by Eric Hulstrand

Features

A blessing for Kirsten

Don't send your son or daughter to college until you do this

by Daniel Quello

ELCA congregations, income up

by Edgar R. Trexler

Fired up

Black church burnings kindle anti-racism resolve and rebuilding efforts

by Kathleen Kastilahn

First floor clothing, shoes and toys

Alaska church turns into store after forest fire destroys homes

by Charles Ess

Getting out of church

Creative congregations worship in nature's sanctuary

by Jeff Favre

Hurricane slows relief efforts

Cleanup replaces rebuilding in the Virgin Islands

Keeping clear of cults

A counselor to deprogrammed cult members gives back-to-campus tips

by Roger Kahle

LCMS & ELCA: Patience, please

Former LCMS president expresses concerns about legalism in Missouri

by Rick Mueller

Sexuality message to be ready soon

The ties that bind go on-line

Seniors use the Internet to stay in touch and develop new relationships

by Clyde Stites

Water is life

Lutheran funds bring water to church members in Sumatra

by Jeff Favre

Welcome homes

Lutherans provide seniors with options and independence

by Scott Jarrett

Wired to the word

From prayer groups to Bible study, more Americans are using computer networks to enrich their spiritual lives

by Don Harting

Youngchurch

Youth strike a pose

Try these 'models' in your Sunday school classes

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