Lutheran Family Service

10/14/2026

Rob Kellar, LFS’s Director of Donor Engagement, reflects on how the gifts God entrusts to each of us can be used to strengthen ministry, serve others, and make a lasting difference.

Stay up to date with Lutheran Family Service. Check out this informative article, TBA: What Will God Do Next?.

10/14/2026

Pregnancy and infant loss can leave families carrying profound grief, questions, and loneliness. During Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Lutheran Family Service reflects on the preciousness of every human life and how Christians can walk alongside grieving families with compassion, dignity, and the hope we have in Christ.

Stay up to date with Lutheran Family Service. Check out this informative article, Walking With Families Through Pregnancy And Infant Loss.

10/13/2026

When you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or trauma, you may wonder whether to talk to your pastor, a counselor, or both. Rev. Samuel G. Beltz explains how pastors and counselors have different but complementary roles and how working together can provide care for the whole person.

Stay up to date with Lutheran Family Service. Check out this informative article, Your Pastor And Your Counselor Are On The Same Team.

10/13/2026

Meet Rev. Lester “Les” Wolfgram, a pastor and counselor-in-training who brings more than 33 years of ministry experience as a parish pastor and emergency services chaplain. Drawing on decades of walking alongside people through grief, trauma, crisis, and life transitions, Les has a particular interest in marriage and family counseling, grief care, and trauma, providing compassionate, faith-informed support rooted in the hope of Christ.

Stay up to date with Lutheran Family Service. Check out this informative article, Meet Rev. Les Wolfgram.

10/12/2026

Church workers spend much of their time caring for others, but caring well also means making time for themselves. Pastor Dave Gunderson shares five practical ways church workers can set boundaries, protect their time, and stay grounded in God’s Word.

Stay up to date with Lutheran Family Service. Check out this informative article, 5 Ways To Care For Yourself As A Church Worker.

10/09/2026

Uncertainty has a way of keeping our minds searching for answers, replaying questions and focusing on the pieces that are still missing. In Part 2 of The Season of “I Don’t Know,” Rev. Nathan Grewe reflects on the difference between wisely seeking answers and demanding certainty, and how peace can begin even before all the answers arrive.

Stay up to date with Lutheran Family Service. Check out this informative article, The Season Of “I Don’t Know” Part 2: The Search For Certainty.

10/08/2026

In Part 5 of the “Doing the Faith” series, Pastor Conner explores what it means to live as citizens of Heaven through the everyday use of our eyes, ears, hands, and mouths. He considers how these ordinary gifts can be used intentionally to love our neighbors, nourish our souls, and live lives worthy of the Gospel of Christ.

Stay up to date with Lutheran Family Service. Check out this informative article, Doing The Faith: Part 5 - Your Manner Of Life.

10/08/2026

Rev. Les Wolfgram (Shepherd of the Valley - Bismarck) is shifting from full-time pastoral ministry to begin offering counseling services for North Dakota through Lutheran Family Service.
"The more I learned about LFS, the more excited I became about what it could offer people here in North Dakota, especially pastors, church workers, families and congregations," said Pastor Wolfgram. "There are many counselors available, including Christian counselors, but there is something meaningful about being able to speak the same language of faith with someone. Within LFS, there is an understanding of Law and Gospel and the hope we have in Christ crucified and risen. I think that can bring tremendous comfort and build trust with the people we serve."
Learn more about Pastor Wolfgram and his work with LFS here: https://lutheranfamilyservice.org/2026/09/meet-rev-les-wolfgram/

10/08/2026

For years, Shilpa and Ryan wondered how God would build their family. After infertility and an unexpected journey through foster care, a surprising question opened the door to adoption. Through uncertainty, surrender and waiting, God faithfully led them to David, and reminded them that He was working long before they could see the whole picture.

Stay up to date with Lutheran Family Service. Check out this informative article, When God Made Us A Family: David's Adoption Story.

10/08/2026

The school year can quickly become overwhelming with homework, activities, packed schedules, and growing expectations. Discover simple ways to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, find moments of rest, and remember that your identity and worth are rooted in God, not in achievement.

Stay up to date with Lutheran Family Service. Check out this informative article, Simple Ways To Find Peace In An Overwhelming School Year.