Video Library

Introductory Video
17:16
Full 17 minute video to understanding the principles of the Life of Faith Initiative.
trailer to introduction
01:52
Highlights of the Introductory Video
An Animated Council Meeting on Zoom
05:47
Exploring how a congregation’s life might change when we seek to empower all of us for ministry in our everyday lives. Use this video as a conversation starter: What are the operating assumptions at work in the video? What was the ah-ha moment? How might living up to ...
Two-minute Conversation Starter
01:56
Use this short video as a conversation starter for groups. (What did the pastor actually say? What did the people hear? What was the ah-ha moment?)
Alternative to Two-minute Conversation Starter with Wrap-up
This alternative version of the Two-minute Conversation Starter video can be used in situations (e.g., as part of a sermon) where you are not following the video with small group discussion; it adds an 8-second wrap-up about our various vocations.
Life Changes
53:49
This recording of a panel discussion between Pastor Jason Van Hunnik and five members of Westwood Lutheran Church explores how their understanding of being called to serve our neighbors in the everyday activities of our lives has changed over the course of the ...
Highlightes - Value of the Movement
14:32
Participants and leaders in Round 1 of the Life of Faith Holy Innovations project reflect on what they've learned and what has changed at the mid-point of the project. This is a highlights reel from a 70 minute Zoom meeting with about 25 congregational leaders in Round 1
Our Callings at Work
20:22
Empowering constituants to speak to how their faith connects with their life in the workplace. Occasional interview sermons by Westwood Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park, MN
Our Vocation with Aging Parents
23:08
Empowering constituants to speak to how their faith connects with their life as care givers to their aging parents. Using occasional interview sermons by Westwood Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park, MN
Our Calling with Family and Friends
23:20
Empowering constituants to speak to how their faith connects with family and friends. Using occasional interview sermons from Westwood Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park, MN  
Communal Discernment
06:50
In this 6-minute video, Pastor Myron Hertzberg describes the communal discernment process his congregation uses to make space for the Spirit when key decisions need to be made. The two supporting documents for leaders who wish to use this process are a leader’s guide ...
Statement of Faith
A confirmation statement of faith by Parker Kaufman.
The Story of Hal
05:51
Greg Kaufmann, member of the Life of Faith Leadership team, tells the story of Hal, living out his baptismal vocation, by caring for his wife in hospice.
My Vocation Story
05:27
Dwight DuBois, an ELCA pastor, explores his vocation as a woodworker
Scattered Church vs Gathered Church in reaching people
00:28
This thirty second illustration makes a powerful case for the ability of the scattered church to reach people better and more easily than the gathered church.
We Seek Your Kingdom
The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (licc.org.uk) has produced a music videos (a marvelous reimagining of Abide With Me)
Not Made for the Harbor
Music Produced by he London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (licc.org.uk)
making people smile
02:54
CBS News tells the story of a boy who loses both parents, and seeks healing by making people smile.
The Fisherman's Daughter
04:49
The Fisherman's Daughter, a song by Christopher Grundy, beautifully reinterprets the post-resurrection story of John 21:9–17, "Do you love me? Feed my sheep."
coffinmaker
03:40
The Coffinmaker, an incredibly well-done video, is a great conversation starter for vocation.
GE Aviation
02:48
Produced by GE lifting up the meaning their employees find in their work.
GE Healthcare
02:52
Produced by GE lifting up the meaning their employees find in their work
Unsung hero
03:05
A commercial by a Thai insurance company, is another great conversation starter about being called to serve our neighbors in everyday life.
A hairdresser's experience in living the life of faith at her workplace.
A hairdresser's experience in living the life of faith at her workplace.
Introductory Video
17:16
Full 17 minute video to understanding the principles of the Life of Faith Initiative.
trailer to introduction
01:52
Highlights of the Introductory Video
An Animated Council Meeting on Zoom
05:47
Exploring how a congregation’s life might change when we seek to empower all of us for ministry in our everyday lives. Use this video as a conversation starter: What are the operating assumptions at work in the video? What was the ah-ha moment? How might living up to ...
Two-minute Conversation Starter
01:56
Use this short video as a conversation starter for groups. (What did the pastor actually say? What did the people hear? What was the ah-ha moment?)
Alternative to Two-minute Conversation Starter with Wrap-up
This alternative version of the Two-minute Conversation Starter video can be used in situations (e.g., as part of a sermon) where you are not following the video with small group discussion; it adds an 8-second wrap-up about our various vocations.
Life Changes
53:49
This recording of a panel discussion between Pastor Jason Van Hunnik and five members of Westwood Lutheran Church explores how their understanding of being called to serve our neighbors in the everyday activities of our lives has changed over the course of the ...
Highlightes - Value of the Movement
14:32
Participants and leaders in Round 1 of the Life of Faith Holy Innovations project reflect on what they've learned and what has changed at the mid-point of the project. This is a highlights reel from a 70 minute Zoom meeting with about 25 congregational leaders in Round 1
Our Callings at Work
20:22
Empowering constituants to speak to how their faith connects with their life in the workplace. Occasional interview sermons by Westwood Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park, MN
Our Vocation with Aging Parents
23:08
Empowering constituants to speak to how their faith connects with their life as care givers to their aging parents. Using occasional interview sermons by Westwood Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park, MN
Our Calling with Family and Friends
23:20
Empowering constituants to speak to how their faith connects with family and friends. Using occasional interview sermons from Westwood Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park, MN  
Communal Discernment
06:50
In this 6-minute video, Pastor Myron Hertzberg describes the communal discernment process his congregation uses to make space for the Spirit when key decisions need to be made. The two supporting documents for leaders who wish to use this process are a leader’s guide ...
Statement of Faith
A confirmation statement of faith by Parker Kaufman.
The Story of Hal
05:51
Greg Kaufmann, member of the Life of Faith Leadership team, tells the story of Hal, living out his baptismal vocation, by caring for his wife in hospice.
My Vocation Story
05:27
Dwight DuBois, an ELCA pastor, explores his vocation as a woodworker
Scattered Church vs Gathered Church in reaching people
00:28
This thirty second illustration makes a powerful case for the ability of the scattered church to reach people better and more easily than the gathered church.
We Seek Your Kingdom
The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (licc.org.uk) has produced a music videos (a marvelous reimagining of Abide With Me)
Not Made for the Harbor
Music Produced by he London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (licc.org.uk)
making people smile
02:54
CBS News tells the story of a boy who loses both parents, and seeks healing by making people smile.
The Fisherman's Daughter
04:49
The Fisherman's Daughter, a song by Christopher Grundy, beautifully reinterprets the post-resurrection story of John 21:9–17, "Do you love me? Feed my sheep."
coffinmaker
03:40
The Coffinmaker, an incredibly well-done video, is a great conversation starter for vocation.
GE Aviation
02:48
Produced by GE lifting up the meaning their employees find in their work.
GE Healthcare
02:52
Produced by GE lifting up the meaning their employees find in their work
Unsung hero
03:05
A commercial by a Thai insurance company, is another great conversation starter about being called to serve our neighbors in everyday life.
A hairdresser's experience in living the life of faith at her workplace.
A hairdresser's experience in living the life of faith at her workplace.