International Lutheran Laymen's League dba Lutheran Hour Ministries
Mission
Lutheran Hour Ministries' mission is 'Bringing Christ to the Nations--and the Nations to the Church'.
Ruling year
1970
President & CEO
Mr. Kurt Buchholz
Main address
660 Mason Ridge Center Dr
St. Louis, MO 63141 USA
EIN
43-0653365
NTEE code
Religious Media, Communications Organizations (X80)
Religious Radio (X84)
Religious Printing, Publishing (X83)
IRS filing requirement
This organization is not required to file an annual return with the IRS because it is a religious organization.
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
The Lutheran Hour
Lutheran Hour Ministries' flagship radio program, 'The Lutheran Hour', airs on more than 1,800 radio stations as well as the American Forces Network. People can also listen online or through a podcast or mobile app.
Gospel Adventures
Gospel Adventures is a free, five-day curriculum for grade school and middle school aged youth. Watch videos each day that open kids’ eyes to another place around the globe. Use the printable curriculum to walk kids through the experience of meeting kids just like them from another part of the world. Play games, do crafts, and taste snacks of this new culture. Sing about God’s love and discuss the God sightings you see throughout the week.
Bible Studies
More than 30 video-based Bible studies tackle relevant issues from a biblical perspective and are perfect for large or small group study. Each multi-session study is supported with a discussion guide and additional resource links. Some titles are also available with Spanish subtitles.
LHM Learn
Lutheran Hour Ministries offers equipping resources to help you reach out with the love and Good News of Jesus Christ in your everyday lives. These online courses and webinars will cover five faith-strengthening categories and use an array of multimedia elements to help you gain a hearing for the Gospel message.
Project Connect
Project Connect is a topical booklet ministry of Lutheran Hour Ministries. Our Project Connect booklets address a wide variety of topics, offering booklets that connect God's Word to real-life issues. PDF versions of our booklets are available in our virtual library and on our new mobile app. Some booklets are even available in audio formats!
Bible Correspondence Courses
These Bible-based studies enable people of all ages, faiths and educational levels to explore the Bible’s teachings and the Christian faith from the security and comfort of their own homes. Lutheran Hour
Ministries’ international ministry centers present Bible Correspondence Course content according to the needs and characteristics of their local cultures. Ministry centers typically offer multiple courses under a variety of titles. Many centers offer Bible Correspondence Courses for both adults and children.
Where we work
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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International Lutheran Laymen's League dba Lutheran Hour Ministries
Board of directorsas of 08/12/2022
Dr. Kurt Senske
Consultant/Retired CEO of Upbring
Term: 2019 - 2023
Gene Partlow
Patricia Ross
Linda Arnold
Melanie Braun
Jim Dankenbring
Vincent James
Jonathan Laabs
Virginia Miller
Edith Schoepp
Gordon Tresch
Eric Brown
Kirk Farney
Kristi Matus
Donald Scifres
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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