ABOUT US

Groups Ablaze! is a lifestyle and relational evangelism process that is based upon seven Biblical principles which each congregation or group may contextualize to fit their local setting. It serves as a centerpiece of a larger Congregational Mission Revitalization strategy.

For a detailed history of the project, click here.

Dwight Marable, project consultant

Dwight Marable, has been intimately involved with evangelism outreach in 25 countries where exponential conversion growth has occurred. He has led seminars and conferences that have equipped over 25,000 leaders in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, Soviet Union, Canada and the USA. As the creator of Groups Ablaze, Dwight is concentrating his experience and research in evangelism to enhance the outreach potential of congregations and districts throughout North America. Dwight is consulting with LCMS World Mission in its Mission Revitalization Process. Contact: dwight@missions.com

Terry Tieman, National Director of Task Force on Mission Revitalization

Terry Tieman began serving as the Director for Mission Revitalization for LCMS World Mission in February, 2007, as well as continuing in his role as Mission Executive for the Mid-South District. Terry's experience in the Parish and in the District has focused on revitalizaing congregations. His training in congregational consulting is an essential part of the Mission Revitalization Process, of which Groups Ablaze! is an integral part. Contact: terry@mid-southlcms.com

David Born, Interim Executive for Congregational Mission Revitalization

David Born serves as staff support for Revitalization Ministries of LCMS World Mission. His task is to encourage personal evangelism and revitalization of congregations in North America on the basis of his piloting the process in northeast region, where he also serves as Director of Missions. Working with Dwight Marable Terry Tieman and Regional Missions personnel, David is supporting evangelism through small group ministries throughout the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. This supportive role includes coordination of the national Task Force on Revitalization, maintaining the web site and acting as a liaison between the Revitalization Project and LCMS World Mission. Contact: David.Born@lcms.org

 

 


 

This initiative is designed to augment Ablaze!, the outreach movement of Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod World Missions.