Lutheran Life in ‘The Negative World’: Holding to the Gospel in a Shifting Culture
Today, basic Christian tenets are seen as threats to society. How shall we live in this “negative world”?
Healthy Youth Ministry, Regardless of Numbers
Smaller congregations can have a flourishing youth ministry, even with just two or three youth.
The Theology of Intellectual Well-Being
One vital area of church worker development is intellectual well-being.
Not Small, Not Big, But Faithful
Stewardship is not about big. Stewardship is not about small. Stewardship is about faithfulness.
Bivocational Ministry: A Holy Burden, from St. Paul’s Day to Our Own
Is bivocational ministry on your horizon? Does it seem scary? Can it be good?
Candlemas: Candles, Crepes and Compline
The Feast of the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of our Lord falls on Feb. 2.
The Small Congregation
In truth, the size of the congregation is no indication of God’s favor or disfavor.
Lutheran Witness: February 2025
The February issue of The Lutheran Witness is all about smaller congregations.
A Kingdom Not of This World: The Church Is Both Hidden and Manifest
We know where the kingdom of God is on this earth: where the Word of God is preached and Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are administered.
Mental Illness in the Lutheran Congregation
Research shows that one in five adults, and one in six children, will experience a mental illness.
Jesus vs. Caesar
There is only one Lord. There is only one Savior. There is only one Son of God. Jesus. Nobody else even comes close.
Stewardship Essentials: Discipline
Congregations that wish to cultivate faithful stewardship need to commit to the regular discipline of teaching and preaching stewardship.