Zion Lutheran Church is now home to Hmong Lutheran Church and we are exploring what other future ministry opportunities might take shape in this historic building.  Possibilities include youth programming, event space, educational opportunities, or a new church plant.  Pray for God’s guidance and discernment regarding the next steps for Zion.

Rich Latterner is reaching out in the Little Earth community of Minneapolis to American Indians. Rich is making connections with many American Indian children and adults through house churches, one-on-one Gospel proclamation, Bible studies and chaplaincy ministry. Rich's work is generously supported through a grant from Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML).

LINC-TC proudly supports the ministry of Lusienie Fofana, a student in the EIIT (Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology) program at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.  Raised Muslim, Fofana converted to Christianity after fleeing civil war in Liberia.  

He now leads a Liberian Immigrant ministry at Bethel Lutheran Church in St. Paul and hopes to be ordained in three years.  Praise God for this gifted servant!

A new initiative of LINC-TC was launched in 2009: The Church Planting Round Table. Leaders from many area ministries are coming together quarterly with a goal of planting new worshipping congregations. Pooling resources and intentional prayer are important components of this effort. There is more room at the “table” for congregations interested in getting involved.

On February 28th, LINC-Twin Cities in partnership with the Alley Church began their first once a month short worship service with prayer/visioning/planning time. There were 30+ people present! Applications are being taken for this new ministry's Mission Developer/Worship Leader. Areas to be developed by this leader include the community connection, cultural connection, and music worship element. Rev. Ben Griffin will preach and provide leadership for the worship component. If you are wondering how you can get involved, please contact Executive Director Sue Hewitt at sue@linctwincities.org.  

Things are taking shape! LINC-Twin Cities with 4 partner congregations (Woodbury LC, Beautiful Savior LC, Golden Valley LC, and Trinity First LC) is now in the call process for a Mission Developer Pastor for Trinity First Lutheran Church. This new pastor will lead the mission effort to reach the day school and neighborhood families.