What’s the hardest part about getting healthier? Not the workout. Not the diet. Not the gym membership. It’s taking the first step. In this episode, we sit down with Lucas Garrett, PE teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Lodi, who believes physical health isn’t just for athletes or students—it’s for people of every age and every stage of life. Lucas shares simple, practical insights about movement, habits, and why the biggest barrier to better health is often the moment r

Trinity Lutheran Church (https://www.trinitylutherankids.com) is the oldest Lutheran church in Nevada dating back to it establishment in 1895. The preschool was added in 1983 and currently has an enrollment of 105 children. This includes 18 staff who are teaching toddlers (18 months) up to Transitional Kindergarten students. The center also includes a before and after school care program that currently has 18 enrolled. Trinity’s pastor, Jonathan Zoch has been at Trinity s

Just a few years ago, when the congregations that have since come together under one Zion banner, took an honest look at their reality, they knew something had to change. With pastors retiring, fewer pastors coming through the seminaries and financial concerns in bringing in a full time pastor, there is a growing necessity to think outside the box about ministry. Under the leadership of then-Pastor Matt Duerr, they chose a new course — one that would bring multiple congregati

Congrats to Pastor Anthony Tin for his recent installation at Canaan Lutheran in San Francisco. Anthony previously served as a vicar for the congregation and has family ties with his father, David, being the founding pastor. Anthony and his mother surrounded by his family, his siblings and their families. Pastor Anthony Tin and wife Vivien. Anthony is the newly ordained and installed pastor at Canaan Lutheran. Members of Canaan attended the ordination and installation of Anth

We are thrilled to invite you to the 2026 Missions Conference for a day of renewal, connection, and vision. After several years away, the CNH Missions Conference is back, and registration is now open! Date:  May 16, 2026  Time:  9:00 am – 3:00 pm  Location:  Our Savior Lutheran Ministries - Livermore, CA ( MAP )  Cost:  $25 includes snacks and lunch  Join pastors, ministry leaders, and congregations from across the California–Nevada–Hawaii District on May 16, 2026 , at Our S

Messiah, Ewa Beach is growing under Pastor Uma with the recent addition of new members, baptisms, adult bible studies and children's (keike) messages. We thank God for the continued work at Messiah!