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The online musings from pastors, theologians and laity that will help you see the world from a Lutheran perspective.
On Witchcraft: A Growing Spiritual Trend
Witchcraft and paganism have become some of the fastest-growing spiritual trends in Western culture today.
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Luther’s Journey with Paul: For Further Reading
Books on Luther and Paul, or on the history of Pauline interpretation, are often quite technical (and often in German). However, here are a few possibilities for further reading that are relatively accessible and provide broader background for the topics touched on in my story that appears in this issue of The Lutheran Witness.
A ‘Pit Crew’ for Men’s Ministry
by Rev. Timothy C. Cartwright I am a great advocate of outreach and evangelism. As with my current congregation, Grace …
Our Seminaries: Responding to Needs, Addressing Costs
by Roland Lovstad It’s fair to say no two ministries–or congregations–in the LCMS are alike. They may be small churches …
Starting Anew with a Seminary Graduate
by Roland Lovstad Graduating seminarians anticipate seminary “Call Day” as a time to move from preparation to active ministry. At the …
Four Writers Reflect on Their Call to the Ministry
by James Heine Because we focus on pastoral recruitment, education, and support in the May issue of The Lutheran Witness, …
A District President Looks at Rural Challenges
by Roland Lovstad Regardless of whether rural or small-town communities are growing or declining in population, there is usually an …