Education for vocation: A look at the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities
Mission & Ministry

Education for vocation: A look at the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities

In 2015 the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) established the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities to reinforce the church’s commitment to the 500-year-old Lutheran intellectual tradition. It was…

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Faith in Action

Sewing for a mission

A renewal of sorts is building momentum in the Northeastern Iowa Synod, where some enterprising women are giving discarded bags a new purpose in mission. In 2016, Marilyn Westpfahl, a…

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Theology & Beliefs

Looking out for the Reformation: Expanding our vision

Although it is sometimes revealed in our midst, reformation is often hidden in a world weary, uncertain and afraid. In a certain way, the problem reformation poses wraps around our…

In tune with the Reformation
Mission & Ministry

In tune with the Reformation

Listeners will confront the story of the Reformation deeply within themselves—a unique and powerful way for Lutherans to take on thinking about the Reformation for the 500th anniversary. Luther’s famous…

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Theology & Beliefs

Looking out for the Reformation: Flowing on in endless song

Reformation is more than a historic moment, a time and space fixed around the drama of the 16th century that resulted in a deeper division in a corrupted church and…

Reformation 500: 50 ways the Reformation still impacts pastors
Theology & Beliefs

Reformation 500: 50 ways the Reformation still impacts pastors

As we commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Living Lutheran is exploring 500 of its unique aspects, concluding the series this month with 50 ways the Reformation still impacts pastors. This list is not meant as an all-encompassing…