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FACE TO FACE OR VIA THE INTERNET: SPIRITUAL DIRECTION IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU

On Nov.08.14 , In Spiritual Direction by

The 21st century offers rich opportunities for ministry that, at one point in time never seemed possible. As a Spiritual Director, Steve Arnold is serving almost as many people on line as he serves in face to face settings. Using Skype as the medium, spiritual direction is no longer confined to a particular geographic area. If you are […]

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The Wittenberg Experience Begins in July: Come and Visit

On Jun.10.14 , In Events, Spiritual Direction by

Once again I head off to Wittenberg to serve as Deputy Director of Wittenberg English Ministry.  This is an exciting ministry as I am able to interact with Christians from around the world, but, also, become involved in the city of Wittenberg. If you are going to be in Wittenberg this summer, my office is […]

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RITE OF CONSECRATION, JUNE 15

On Jun.10.14 , In Events, Spiritual Direction by

I would love to have you join me in The Rite of Consecration as a Lutheran Deacon in the LDA.  The Rite will take place in a Eucharistic Liturgy at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1509 27th Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418. The offering for the day will […]

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THE JOURNEY BEGINS TO LEAD HOME

On Sep.03.13 , In Life Transition, Spiritual Direction by

This newsletter is finally coming to you from central Germany.  So much has been happening that it has been hard to keep up with this newsletter.  You will find a fairly regular blog on my web site which outlines some of what I have been doing and thinking about. As I serve this summer, I […]

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Reflections From A Wittenberg Coffee House-The Journey Goes Deep

On Jul.10.13 , In Life Transition, Reflections from a Coffee House, Spiritual Formation by

So much has happened since I have last written.  I will be breaking the events of the past week into segments, and, most will come as reflections from the experience at the DIAKONIA World Wide Conference that was held in Berlin from July 1-8.  It was a phenomenal experience to be with 400 deacons and […]

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