Life Events/Issues

Life happens. Sinful, messy, broken life happens. And even when it does, Jesus, while he comes to address our brokenness, does not come because of our brokenness. He comes because of his love and compassion for us. Experiencing life events or issues, such as divorce, gender confusion, or a health crisis do not make us a “problem” to be dealt with—they make us an example of God’s great love because He shows that He still wants to have to do with us in our broken state.

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Witnessing to people experiencing life events or issues means extending the same love and compassion that Jesus extends to us. We meet them where they’re at and show them we want to have to do with them, regardless of their circumstance.

The Every One His Witness Context Modules specifically address witnessing to people who are experiencing different life events or issues.

Modules currently available include:

LGBTQ

New Veterans

Critical Theory

Modules planned include:

Divorce

Parenting Concerns

Property Loss

Health Crisis

Birth of Child

Miscarriage/Stillborn Child

Marriage

Unemployment

Morning a Suicide

Gender confusion

Retirement

Crisis Pregnancy

Preview: Witnessing to LGBTQ People

Preview: Witnessing to New Veterans

Every One His Witness Website

Every One His Witness Self-Study Guide

Talking Christ Using Climate Change

Recorded as a session in the January 2022 Making Disciples for Life conference, this video presents talking points for witnessing in the context of Climate Change.

War of the Worlds: Communicating the Gospel in an Age of Chaos

Recorded as a session in the January 2022 Making Disciples for Life conference, this video presents sharing the Gospel in the midst of societal views.

A Biblical Response to Transgenderism

Available from CPH, this series offers brief and easy-to-read summaries of important cultural topics for people who want to know what God’s Holy Word says about cultural issues that touch our lives.

Sexual Morality in a Christless World

Available from CPH, this book gives you a framework for defending your beliefs. Topics such as temptation, promiscuity, marriage, homosexuality, natural law, and the church’s role in it all swirl together to reveal our unifying need for a Savior.

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LCMS Witness & Outreach Ministry

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Witnessing (Individual Evangelism)

Basic Witnessing

Witnessing in Specific Contexts

World Religions

Religious Organizations & Movements

Dechurched

Unchurched

Human Care

Outreach (Congregational Evangelism)

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