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Developing ‘strong bonds’
Every day nearly 150 ELCA clergy are at work ministering to the women and men of the U.S. armed forces. “As chaplains we interact with our people in some powerful…
From The Presiding Bishop
Time to get to know each other
Sometimes I just don’t get us. We are the least likely of all people to speak enthusiastically about our church. I don’t know if it is some cross-cultural Lutheran modesty…
Voices of Faith
Extending an invitation to church
The world has yearnings, and our churches can answer some of them.
Faith in Action
‘Silent Night’ at 40 degrees below
Shishmaref, Alaska, is often used as an example for those wanting to tell the story of climate change in the Arctic. But Marvin Jonasen, pastor of Shishmaref Lutheran Church, says…
From The Presiding Bishop
Putting the pieces together
It has been just more than two years since I began this call. I’m often asked what has been the greatest surprise. Certainly the amount of travel has been a…
Faith in Action
Megachurch changes
Megachurches are seeing more participants in worship than ever, but individual attendance is down to once or twice a month — or less. One in 10 Americans who typically worship…
Voices of Faith
Anticipating ‘The Force Awakens’
But my more profound joy is in the sacred Christmas story.
Faith in Action
Megachurch growing
A satellite site of Lutheran Church of Hope, West Des Moines, Iowa, moved this October to a new building in Waukee, Iowa. The ELCA congregation continues to experience rapid growth…
Faith in Action
What it means to be Lutheran
We can serve our neighbor freely because our trust is in God.
Voices of Faith
Luther’s Small Catechism: Tasting it again for the first time
The old advertisement for Kellogg’s Corn Flakes (“taste them again for the first time”) helps introduce Martin Luther’s Small Catechism, in part because many Lutheran adults—having been subjected to it…
Faith in Action
Luther’s remarkable gift to us
His Small Catechism provides insight into the life of faith.
Faith in Action
5 things that happen when you get a new pastor
Pastors and congregations live in transition. Congregants come and congregants go. Pastors arrive and pastors leave. In some contexts this is more common than in others, and it’s worth noting that there is…
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