For centuries in Europe, and since 1826 in the Americas, Lutheran ministers and thinkers have found that seminaries are the place to learn and grow into church leaders. As the…
Lectionary blog for Feb. 5 The fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Isaiah 58:1-9; Psalm 122:1-9; 1 Corinthians 2:1-12; Matthew 5:13-20 When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did…
Lectionary blog for Jan. 29 The fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians; Matthew 5:1-12 All parents have things they say so often that, eventually, their…
“I’m a Lutheran” is a monthly profile featuring ELCA members around the world. The profiles showcase ELCA members in all their diversity, connecting one another through individual faith stories as…
Students attending universities and colleges throughout the country understood the complexity of the November presidential election. When the results were tallied, many looked for outlets to express their feelings. ELCA…
Many of our congregations are struggling with the same three interrelated difficulties: a smaller pool of members, a shrinking financial base, and fixed costs from an older building that may…
Lectionary blog for Jan. 8 The Baptism of Our Lord Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17 Before there was Jeff Foxworthy there was Jerry Clower, a Mississippi Baptist…
We stand at the threshold of another year—365 breathtakingly wonderful days in which to begin new projects, complete old ones, improve ourselves and live our lives differently. But as we…
One of the best presents at Christmas is often taken for granted—the gift of music. Unlike other churches that rely on cantors, choirs or singers to lead worship music, Lutherans…
Here is the church and here is the steeple. Open the door and see all the people. This well-known nursery rhyme, complete with hand motions, has likely been taught in…
Lectionary blog for Dec. 11 The Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 When I was a student at a United Methodist seminary, a story…
Pastors, bishops, congregations and other leaders across our country are adapting and innovating to keep up with a shifting religious landscape. Fewer people are coming to church, and a rising…
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