Dave Malnes | Praise & Proclaim Ministries

Proclaiming the gospel in Willoughby OH

I have a discovered a new term for evangelism this weekend. It’s called “ring witnessing”. Praise and Proclaim had the privilege of partnering with King of Kings Lutheran Church (founded in 1965) the weekend of October 4-6 to launch an outreach initiative in Willoughby, OH – a twenty five-minute drive east of downtown Cleveland. With…

Proclaiming the gospel in Thiensville WI

There are forty-three members of the incoming junior class at the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. When a person meets and works with them, they can confidently come away with the confidence and impression that the future of the gospel ministry in the WELS continues to be in good hands. Praise and Proclaim Ministries had the privilege…

On the front lines of controversy

What is it like to be on the frontlines of controversy? A sneaker wave of attention unexpectedly falls on a person’s shore. Somebody has uncovered a past comment that appears hateful, racist, or unacceptable. A news report uncovers a company actions that causes a public outcry. They quickly scramble to provide a satisfactory response to…

Proclaiming the gospel in Fond du Lac WI

Tucked away in the SE corner of Fond Du Lac, WI, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church has established itself as a congregation that serves the community and faithfully shares the Good News. With roots dating back to the 1940’s, Good Shepherd (515 baptized members) is one of four WELS congregations in Fond du Lac (estimated 2017…

Evangelism requires words

My daughter tells her children to use their own words when they speak. When they get frustrated, angry, or disappointed, she tells them to use their own words so that she can understand what they are trying to say. When I train Christians to verbally proclaim the gospel, I insist that they use their own…

Reaching the world starts with our neighbors

When overwhelmed by the mission of the church to teach all nations and the great commission given to go and make disciples, Jesus provides us with a witnessing tip to get started. Love your neighbor as yourself. It is a simple strategy yet profoundly difficult. It means to sacrifice our own self-interests for the interest…

Proclaiming the gospel in Seattle

Seattle is a beautiful city. On a warm, sunny day during the summer, the majestic mountains and the glistening waters makes the Emerald City stand out as a wonderful place to vi Illumine Church is a new mission restart in North Seattle. Pastor Kent Reeder arrived from South Carolina a few months ago. While maintaining…

Seeking permission to proclaim

Evangelism is uncomfortable because the Truth is uncomfortable. Believers are used by God to spread the aroma of Christ (2 Cor. 2:14) and proclaim the knowledge of Truth. For those who are saved, it is fragrant. For those who are lost, the fragrance of Truth is repugnant (v. 15). We live in an age where…

The changing dynamic of evangelism and how its effecting a pastor’s role

As our society continues its rapid ascent into the digital age, the dynamic of personal interaction, communication, and how people live is being transformed. Rather than gradual shifts, change is ever-present and immediate. Rather than trends that stretch and retract like a rubber band, the digital age is redefining life and establishing a new standard…

Proclaiming the gospel in Winneconne WI

St. Paul Lutheran Church (established 1885) in Winneconne WI has recently been experiencing a transformation. In 2018, the village (pop. 2,435) went through a major construction project. The main street was torn up and rebuilt along with a new bridge over the Wolf River. Now that the project is complete, the beautiful church at St.…