“Ncms” Articles

Bubba, Mark, and Zach Miller recap NCMS, the Onward theme, nerd culture ministry networks, Kite String, and what’s ahead for NCMS 2027 in Orlando.

Kyle Matthews joins LTN Pulse to talk Love Thy Nerd mission trips, NCMS, Gen Con outreach, tabletop gaming ministry, Hellboy, Daredevil, Star Wars Maul, and building nerd community through local game nights.

Bubba interviews David Gustafson about turning board games and nerd culture into effective ministry—launching “Nerd Nights,” building a church gamer team, and leading mission trips to PAX Unplugged through Love Thy Nerd.

Mark talks with Dr. Level Up (Steven Kelso) about nerd culture ministry, behind-the-scenes leadership, the Nerd Culture Ministry Summit, and using fantasy storytelling to teach Christian leadership principles.

Bubba and Jeff Grant (Cru) discuss the intersection of gaming culture and modern campus ministry on Nerd Culture Ministry Underground.

In this episode of Nerd Culture Ministry Underground, Mark Lutz welcomes Andy Mage, Creative Pastor and Worship Leader at Lux Digital Church. Together they explore the growing importance of digital worship and the increasing demand for media creation within ministry. Tune in as they discuss how creativity intersects with faith in our digital world.

In this episode of Nerd Culture Ministry Underground, Mark Lutz welcomes Pastor Druzi (Dalton Ruzicka) from Lux Digital Church, where he serves on staff as the Community and Discipleship Pastor and on the Lux Management Team. Dalton oversees spiritual formation, community development, and actively participates in Lux’s gaming communities. Together, they explore practical strategies for building meaningful digital community spaces that foster genuine connection and growth.

In this episode of NCMU, Bubba sits down with Chris Mikesell (HopeCity NC) to discuss Chris’s unique calling into Disability Ministry - a ministry his wife Angela launched at their home church. Learn how the call to accommodate inspired innovative approaches—like their “buddy” system—to ensure anyone with a disability or sensory issue feels truly welcome and at ease. Discover practical ways to make ministry inclusive for all.

Season 4 of Nerd Culture Ministry Underground kicks off with a captivating conversation between host Mark Lutz and Philipp Bonin of Nerch—a church plant in Frankfurt, Germany, dedicated to creating a welcoming space for nerds to explore the gospel. They dive into Nerch’s origins, discuss why they have a large number of non-believers in regular attendance, and share the insights they’ve gained along the way. Tune in and discover how faith and nerd culture can unite in a powerful way!

A collection of shorter interviews for LTN's Giving Tuesday Ex-Stream-aganza, focusing on the important of connection, as well as on what each guest has been experiencing in nerd culture.