Here is what I suggest: place all eligible men’s names in a database. When a congregation needs a pastor, they access the database and are … Streamlining the Call ProcessRead more
Theology and Practice
Posted inTheology and Practice
Call Day
I received a message yesterday from Dale Meyer, president of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis as an alumni of that university. The video message is … Call DayRead more
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Justice Served: Osama
Deep down we all know that justice must be served. I think that is why the news of Osama’s death felt so wonderfully right. The … Justice Served: OsamaRead more
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Top Five Posts Ever
Here are my five most read posts ever for those of you who starting reading recently: Actually, going to church does make you a Christian. … Top Five Posts EverRead more
Posted inMarriage and Family / Sexuality / Theology and Practice
What are fake babies teaching our girls?
Last Saturday at my son’s soccer game, a young high school girl informed her friend that she could not greet her with a hug because … What are fake babies teaching our girls?Read more
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Holy Week and Harvest
I have served among people of the earth for nearly eight year now. Most of my congregation is no more than one generation or two … Holy Week and HarvestRead more
Posted inCreative Writing / Theology and Practice
Easter Tradition
I wrote this after seeing a Facebook post where someone had entered a contest where they were asked to write about their Easter tradition. Every … Easter TraditionRead more
Posted inSermons / Theology and Practice
Those Changed Forever
I don’t usually post sermons here, but this one I decided to post. The audio is below. Just click play. I will reference the pictures … Those Changed ForeverRead more
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Gottesdienst
Gottesdienst. It is the High German word most Germans would use to speak of their church services each week. The word translates most woodenly into … GottesdienstRead more
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The Meek King: Palm Sunday
Article first published as The Meek King: Palm Sunday on Blogcritics. Kings and Rulers. The news gives us two very different pictures. First, we have … The Meek King: Palm SundayRead more