Evangelism (Outreach) Ministry
of the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod

“Boldly helping our congregations in the church’s Mission of making and keeping disciples, trusting God’s promise for the priesthood of all believers.”

We want to support the congregations in placing a greater and a growing emphasis on an evangelistic ministry that will assist them to tell the Good News about Jesus that is harmonious to the Scriptures and the Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  In particular, we want to promote the Royal Priesthood fulfilling their God given mission, while at the same time honoring the divine call of the office of Pastor.

Resources and Congregational helps available, contact Rev. Joel Cluver.

1. Getting Them Into the Church
   
   From Prospect to Disciple – A practical manual to build a prospect list and invite unchurched people to the Adult Confirmation Class.
   
   Friendship Witnessing – A Bible Study workshop encouraging our people to identify and invite their unchurched friends.
   
   
2. Keeping Disciples – a practical manual for assimilating members into the worship, study and work of the congregation.
   
   
3. Getting Some of Them Back – A 3 ½ hour workshop for elders and others interested in winning back the inactive.

For more information, contact:

Rev. Joel Cluver, Evangelism Executive
Central Illinois District – LCMS
1850 N Grand Avenue West
Springfield IL  62702-1626
Phone: 217/793-1802

The Rev. Joel Cluver can assist congregations with outreach to their communities.  Rev. Cluver is available to consult with the pastor and outreach committees of our congregations.  Contact him to lead Sunday Evangelism Festivals, various outreach workshops, or help with demographic studies.

Rev. Joel Cluver is also trained in Synod’s Revitalization where congregations have plateaued or decline and once again want to refocus on their mission opportunities.

Outreach Links

• LCMS – Ablaze
• LCMS – Center for Unites States Missions
• LCMS – L.A.M.P. – Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots Inc. – Lamp Canada
• LCMS – LWML
• LCMS – Lutheran Laymen’s League
• LCMS – ON going Ambassadors for Christ