Pastor Grimmer describes how the relationship between the LCMS pastor and the LCMS church worker serving in a chaplaincy role at a local institution is an incredible blessing to all involved, and also provides helpful suggestions for ways that congregations can care for residents of senior living communities.
Learn more about LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (lcms.org)
Bio:
Pastor Daniel Grimmer was raised in metro Detroit. He has been pastor of Zion Lutheran Church since 2015, where he was placed after graduating from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He’s married to Christine, and together they have three children: Adam, Simeon, and Martha.
Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com.
God’s Mission Here spotlights the work that God is doing through His people… and this work is closer to home than you might expect! Listen as we chat with some very down-to-earth people who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty in God’s mission field. Get inspired. Be encouraged. Get involved! Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission
Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.
Where is God’s mission? God’s mission is everywhere. Yes, it’s far away. But it’s also very near. As near as your congregation and school, your neighborhood, your family and friends, even as near as your home. Wherever you are, God’s mission is in that place. Through His mission, Christ is bringing forgiveness, life, and salvation to people everywhere. Even here. Right where you are. God’s Mission Here. Learn more at lcms.org/nationalmission.
