About this episode

Rev. Schumacher shares insights from his lifetime of ministry and the importance of relationships in the Church.

What does a lifetime of faithful ministry look like? In this special episode of Crusade With Me! , I sit down with Rev. Schumacher, a pastor whose life has been marked by humble service, deep theological conviction, and a genuine love for people. Our conversation spans decades of ministry—from serving as a missionary in Africa with his family, to his pioneering work with the deaf community through the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, where he helped develop sign language for use in the Church's liturgy. We discuss the importance of communicating the Gospel so that everyone can hear the Good News in a language they understand. Rev. Schumacher also shares how meaningful relationships became the foundation of effective men's ministry and healthy congregational growth. His insights remind us that the Church is not built merely through programs, but through faithful people investing in one another. Now retired from full-time ministry, his work continues in a different setting: a woodworking shop where neighborhood children gather to build wooden crosses, learn practical skills, and experience the love of Christ through the gift of time and mentorship. Throughout our conversation…

People in this episode

Host: Dave McKee

Guest: Rev. Schumacher

Topics covered

• missionary work
• theology
• community service
• men's ministry
• Christian faith

Keywords

• missionary
• theology
• Gospel
• community
• mentorship
• Christian faith
• sign language

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

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