What would happen if Lutherans stopped competing and started collaborating?
In this episode of The Red Letter Disciple, Zach Zehnder is joined by Greg Finke and Deaconess Noemí Guerra to discuss the vision behind the Go Network—a growing movement designed to connect mission-minded Lutherans around trust, discipleship, leadership development, and church planting.
Greg shares how years of ministry revealed a deep need for pastors and leaders to stop working in isolation and begin building relationships that strengthen mission. Noemí reflects on how loneliness and pressure in ministry often leave church workers discouraged—and why the Go Network feels different from another program or initiative.
Together, they discuss:
This episode is an honest, hopeful conversation about the future of Lutheran mission and the power of working together for the sake of the Gospel.
Today’s episode is brought to you by Hodos. Hodos is a new non-profit designed to pave the way for the next generation of Lutherans. Designed for 18-29 year olds, Hodos is currently planning a national Young Adult Gathering for 2027. For interest, updated information, or donation options, please go to www.HodosWay.com.
Mission-minded Lutherans are hungry for collaboration and encouragement.
Trust is essential for healthy ministry partnerships.
Confessional Lutheran theology naturally leads to mission.
Many church leaders know what they should do but need help knowing how.
The Go Network exists to connect people and ministries—not compete with them.
Disciple-making is more than information transfer; it’s modeling and multiplication.
Lay leaders are critical to the future growth of the Church.
Greg explains how ministry isolation inspired the Go Network.
Noemí shares a vulnerable story from the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering preparation process.
Zach reflects on trust, collaboration, and entrepreneurial ministry within the LCMS.
The group discusses the difference between scholarship and discipleship.
Greg outlines the five mission targets:
The conversation explores why lay leaders must be empowered for mission.
Go to thegonetwork.org and join.
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