by John R. Brooks, ELCA News Service
Augsburg Fortress, the publishing ministry of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and the Congregational
Ministries Publishing program of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
(PCUSA) have entered into a partnership in Christian publishing.
Together the two publishers will develop a new lifelong faith
formation program for congregations.
The new program, "Akaloo," is intended to respond to a need to
support faith journeys of members of all ages with a single
program. Akaloo is inspired by the Greek verb "to
follow"(akolouthein). The partnership between the ELCA and PCUSA
will help bring this new program to the churches in August.
"This is a timely opportunity for both denominations to help our
members grow as disciples of Jesus Christ," said Bill Huff,
publisher, congregational life and learning, Augsburg Fortress,
Minneapolis. "Our churches are calling for material that is true
to their identities and helps connect people of all ages and
supports lifelong discipleship. Akaloo will redefine
congregational learning. It challenges us to think about
discipling in a new way -- through spontaneity, innovation,
intentionality and shared direction. Akaloo is about the joy of
following Jesus."
Augsburg Fortress, the publishing ministry of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
http://www.augsburgfortress.org
Congregational Ministries Publishing program of the Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.) (PCUSA)
http://www.pcusa.org/cmd/publishing-ce.htm
"Akaloo" http://www.akaloo.org
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About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.8 million members in more than 8,500 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands.," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
For information contact:
Candice Hill Buchbinder
Public Relations Manager
Candice.HillBuchbinder@ELCA.org
