Most of the major issues of any contention before the LCMS convention this year were centered around our understanding of the Office of the Holy … Laypeople as Pastors, Pastors as CEOsRead more
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What I say does not matter
According to Barna, “There is plenty of research to show the declining sway of clergy, but who are Americans looking to instead? By more than … What I say does not matterRead more
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Pastors and Evolution
I am about to generalize. I apologize in advance to those accused who are not in need of the correction I seek to offer brother … Pastors and EvolutionRead more
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Biblically Illiterate Pastors
When pastors get together, we often mourn the biblically illiteracy of the people we come into contact with in our churches and communities. Even the … Biblically Illiterate PastorsRead more
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At the Head of the Table of Duties: Pastors
While in Christ all are made equal in regards to salvation, there is no doubt scripturally that God has given pastors authority over their flock … At the Head of the Table of Duties: PastorsRead more
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Pastoring as Mothers and Fathers
In the Epistle reading assigned for this coming Sunday in the three year LSB lectionary, we read these words about how Paul conducted himself among … Pastoring as Mothers and FathersRead more
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Assigned Seating at Conferences
You will sit in this chair for the keynote. You will attend this sectional. You will eat at this place at lunch. How would that … Assigned Seating at ConferencesRead more
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Poop: Mothers and Pastors
In chatting with a friend, I signed off by telling her we probably both should head back to our vocations. I am a pastor and … Poop: Mothers and PastorsRead more
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The Planted Seed for Frustrated Pastors
Isaiah 55:10-11 "For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring … The Planted Seed for Frustrated PastorsRead more