Dave Malnes | Praise & Proclaim Ministries

A mission field with the greatest potential

Before congregations strategize about sharing the gospel with lost souls in their community it may be important to clearly define those who are lost. In the most succinct way, a “lost” soul is a person who does not have saving faith in Christ. Some have stubbornly and willfully rejected the existence of God. Others believe…

Why I believe Wisconsin is a great mission field

Praise and Proclaim has launched five outreach initiatives in Wisconsin that includes going door-to-door to proclaim the gospel. We are meeting people who are willing to be engaged to hear a short gospel message. Congregations in Wisconsin can be encouraged to trust Jesus words that the harvest is ready and the workers are few. I…

The impact of building credibility in outreach

Praise and Proclaim has had the privilege of conducting forty-seven outreach initiatives since its inception in 2016. With every congregation, we attempt to learn while we train members to verbally proclaim the gospel. I believe we have uncovered a powerful way for congregations to engage their community and transition to sharing a brief gospel message. …

Proclaiming the gospel in Pflugerville TX

Pflugerville, TX is a growing city north of Austin with a population of 64,000. With toll-roads providing easy access to downtown, more families are moving into new homes that are spreading throughout the suburb region. Holy Word Lutheran Church took advantage of this growth trend by starting a second site seven years ago. A gathering…

Proclaiming the gospel in Dodge County WI

St John’s Lutheran Church in Juneau, WI has embarked on an effort to proclaim the gospel throughout Dodge County, WI. By expanding gospel ministry sites in Horicon and Lowell, Rev. Paul Schupmann and the leadership are ambitiously organizing and planting gospel seeds. The ministry site in Horicon is a new campus that began a year…

Proclaiming the gospel in Mt Horeb WI

Mt Horeb is growing bedroom community outside the metropolitan area of Madison. While keeping to its small-town roots and a main street that reflects its past, new homes are emerging in former pastures where farmers grew corn and raised livestock. Located only twenty miles from state capitol building, this is a perfect place to plant…

Are you a phygital church?

How can churches respond and remain relevant while attempting to communicate the gospel message in their community?

Starting spiritual conversations about sin

The gospel is God’s “delivery system” to create faith in the hearts of unbelievers. All believers are set apart or commissioned to be a part of the delivery process. It is only through this “means of grace” that a person receives the full benefits of Christ’s finished work on the cross. God’s commands for all…

Promises to prepare believers to be witnesses

There are powerful words associated with remaining in Christ that are not to be taken lightly. Words of promise and ramifications. Words of promise and boldness. In an uncompromising world, there are absolute promises that requires an enormous sacrifice. Trust. Jesus makes promises for all people. For those who trust in Christ and remain in…

A way to begin a conversation about God

Since there are so many false connotations and misunderstandings about God, starting spiritual conversations with unbelievers can be difficult and frustrating. Like a car spinning its wheels in the snow, great energy is invested and you feel completely stuck. How can you begin to have a meaningful spiritual conversation? How can you gain traction in…