Chris is passionate about networking and identifying new ways to support individuals and congregations as they grow a deeper, bolder, more consequential faith. Chris maintains the LEAD website, supports LEAD's signature coaching, and collaborates on the 10 Minute Toolbox.
Portico Update from your Regional Rep, Deacon Terri Endres
Innovation Brings Low 2020 Health Rate Increase and More Support: If you haven’t read about changes coming in 2020 to the ELCA Benefits Plan, click here to learn more. Dates for ELCA Benefits Plan Annual Enrollment for Congregations and Plan Members:...2020 Census
Health clinics. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways. The census can shape many different aspects of our communities. Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year. The results...Helpful Information Tropical Storm Imelda
Recovery Resources Call 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 to reach the Texas/United Way Helpline or visit www.211Texas.org to connect to recovery resources and assistance agencies. Call 713-274-3880 to report debris to the Harris County Debris Hotlinefor unincorporated Harris...
A Statement on the Deportation of Betty Rendón

Chrism Mass
News from LSTC: Jurgen Moltmann will co-advise LSTC student Brach Jenning’s doctoral studies
Jürgen Moltmann will co-advise LSTC student Brach Jennings’s doctoral studies World renowned theologian Jürgen Moltmann has agreed to serve as co-advisor with womanist theologian and anthropologist Dr. Linda E. Thomas for Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago...
Christmas Message
Beloved, Blessed Christmas greetings to all. We who celebrate with joy the 2,018th (or so) birthday of Jesus of Nazareth, the Palestinian Jew, believe that God is revealed not in the spectacle of wealth and power, but in a baby, wrapped in swaddling clothes (Luke...
Christmas Message 2018
