Today we face an important fork in the road of the unfolding story of congregational ministry in North America. Change is rocking the foundation of every ministry.
First Quarter 2008
WorkingPreacher.org a Whole New Kind of Resource
WorkingPreacher.org began as a midnight revelation. In the light of day, it’s revealed as a whole new breed of preaching resource—fresh, original and downright cool. Oh, and did we mention it’s free?
Chapel Broadcast Brings Luther to You
There is one program that Diane Cone refuses to miss each week. It isn’t broadcast by any of the major networks, and you won’t find it on cable. A few times a week, Cone sits down at her computer to watch Luther Seminary’s online chapel broadcast.
Leadership Formation Focus of 2007 Missional Church Consultation
More than 100 church leaders gathered Nov. 2-3 for “The Missional Church and Leadership Formation,” Luther Seminary’s third annual Missional Church Consultation.
Never Miss a Lecture
Defy the laws of time and space by “attending” Luther Seminary lectures via the Web! Two lectures by important American theologians are now available on Luther’s Web site.
Luther Seminary Students Called to Ministry and Military
Doug Andersen had been out of the U.S. Marine Corps for 10 years when, as he puts it, he got tired of trying to duck the two-by-fours.
Luther Graduate Spreads the Gospel Through Chaplaincy
It isn’t lost on Dan Shaw that he’s now telling the biblical story in the place where much of that story is rooted.
Engaging Scripture in a Lutheran Key with Heart, Mind, and Spirit
Finding meaningful ways to bring Scripture to a congregation can be a challenging aspect of ministry—and it’s also one of the most important roles held by a church leader. In response to this need, the 2008 Mid-Winter Convocation focused on “Engaging Scripture in a Lutheran Key with Heart, Mind and Spirit.” Mid-Winter Convocation was held Jan. 9–11 and hosted more than 500 rostered and lay church leaders. Attendees gained ideas to develop, nurture and affirm the calling to bring Scripture to their congregations.