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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I mentioned the church I visited last Sunday with all of the young adults……I sat there pondering what is drawing young adults to this place. The pastor, preaching on lessons of the day, talked about one’s calling and how important it is to have your “deed match your creed.” Seems another way of saying we […]
What is it that one might reflect upon? It seems to me that reflection begins with values and a movement toward authenticity. In a life where there is little in the way of reflection it is easy to move in disconnected directions. When this happens a person tends to become what others desire rather than […]