I had to e-mail you immediately after reading Susan Rosselli’s March Lifeline story, “God Hears, God Cares, God Moves.” I was moved to tears upon reading about her struggle to secure the basics for her and her then 9-year-old daughter during a difficult time in their lives. It was such an unbelievably compelling article to […]
I can’t remember an issue of The Lutheran Witness I’ve enjoyed as much as your March 2009 offering. I grew up in the WELS and joined the LCMS as a young adult. I’ve been active in church music in some form for my entire ministry. I’m in the music ministry today because my fifth-grade teacher
In addition to preaching and teaching matters of faith and life on the basis of God’s Holy Word, pastors are called to be a part of the lives of people in good times and bad, in happy times and sad.
Gratitude for Our Pastors Read More »
Because she was too tired to hold him, I held him as the water was poured over his head and he was baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
“Over the years, our experience has shown us, and we deeply believe, that no child can be truly healed unless he is cared for emotionally, physically, and spiritually.”
For Abused and Neglected Children: ‘Validation that Someone Cares’ Read More »
“The Shack” is a publishing blockbuster and a cultural phenomenon. What are we to make of this exercise in ‘Christian’ fiction? A Lutheran pastor takes a look.
As technology enables seminaries to broaden their reach, they also assure that technical advances foster the goal of training and forming pastors.
Technology: A Dynamic Tool for Forming Pastors Read More »
Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) is the newest LCMS program for preparing pastors to fill an identified need in a congregation, cultural setting, or other ministry.
Specific Ministry Pastor: To Meet a Special Need Read More »
From seminary student to vicar is a big step, but it’s a step you do not take alone. And it is an incredible learning experience.
Vicarage: Opportunities to Learn—and Share Read More »
Living with the Gospel in church is often comfortable. Living with the Gospel beyond the church doors is often less so.
From Seminary to Starbucks—and Beyond Read More »
Inauguration Day found me eating breakfast at a restaurant in Fort Wayne, Ind. My waitress was pretty upset about a congressional bill called the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA), written in 2007. This bill was on her mind, and protest was coming out of her mouth, because our soon-to-be-inaugurated president had previously pledged to throw
FOCA, taxes, abortion, and Caesar’s due Read More »
Rev. Glen Thomas’ letter in the February Lutheran Witness reminds us of an important issue, namely, decent pay scales for our workers. However, there’s another side of this matter that was left out. There seems to be an unwritten rule that pastoral candidates must be married before they start their vicarage year. Think about it.
Helping church workers Read More »