An openness to new ministry
Voices of Faith

An openness to new ministry

As a recent guest preacher at All Saints Lutheran in Oklahoma City, Becca Middeke-Conlin remembered an older member of another congregation asking her why they needed to learn new hymns….

Unexpected transitions
Voices of Faith

Unexpected transitions

Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change…

“Humble and authentic leadership”
Voices of Faith

“Humble and authentic leadership”

Two years ago, Jamie Stall-Ryan was serving at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., and poised to call it a career after 25 years in the military. But…

My view: The neglected festival
Voices of Faith

My view: The neglected festival

We all know the major festivals of our church, right? Christmas and Easter. They are the two major festivals of the ELCA. But not so fast. What about the neglected…

A conversation with Mary Chang
Voices of Faith

A conversation with Mary Chang

As we near the end of May, we are speaking with Lutherans who are and identify as Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Island heritage. We are honored to share the…

A conversation with Darcy Mittelstaedt
Voices of Faith

A conversation with Darcy Mittelstaedt

As we near the end of May, we are speaking with Lutherans who are and identify as Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Island heritage. We are honored to share the…