Dwight Zscheile, vice president of innovation and professor of congregational mission and leadership; Michael Binder, assistant professor of congregational mission and leadership; and Tessa Pinkstaff, innovation team project manager, are the co-authors of “Leading Faithful Innovation: Following God into a Hopeful Future,” published by Fortress Press this month. Churches and other communities of faith are […]
Why Do You Look for the Living Among the Dead?
In this Easter season, when green shoots and spring flowers are finally emerging, it’s a delight to feel uplifted and optimistic. The words of the Easter Hymn resonate: “Now the green blade rises from the buried grain … love is come again like wheat arising green.” (ELW 379) Alleluia! Christ is risen! This season is […]
Book Recommendation: ‘Belonging’
Karoline Lewis, Marbury E. Anderson chair in biblical preaching, is the author of “Belonging: 5 Keys to Unlock Your Potential as a Disciple,” published in January by Abingdon Press. “Belonging” helps readers to understand and live out Christian discipleship in a way that is most deeply authentic for themselves, asking: “What does it look like […]
The Chief Cornerstone
Is there a particular spiritual practice that anchors you in this season of reflection? Maybe you’ve been following along with the wonderful daily meditations from President Emeritus David Tiede, Professor Joy Moore, and other faithful voices in this year’s God Pause Lenten devotional, “God Loved the World.” Whether through daily prayer, study, or fasting, Lenten […]
Luther Seminary Appoints Cody J. Sanders Associate Professor of Congregational and Community Care Leadership
Luther Seminary has appointed Rev. Cody J. Sanders, Ph.D., to a tenure-eligible position as associate professor of congregational and community care leadership. Sanders will join the faculty on July 1, 2023. “Luther Seminary’s emphasis on the importance of faithful innovation, focus on a rapidly changing world, and desire for an imaginative and reflective person to […]
Seeds Project Welcomes New Fellows for 2023
The Seeds Project is proud to announce another diverse group of participants for its 2023 fellowship. Representing a variety of racial and ethnic identities, geographic contexts, denominational affiliations, and life experiences, these 16 fellows will come together for 10 months of coaching and collaboration with the goal of accelerating the impact of their ministry. In […]