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“How to Lead When You Don’t Know Where You’re Going”
During this sabbatical, I’ve been doing a fair amount of reading. One of the books I read was “How to Lead When You Don’t Know Where You’re Going; Leading in … Continue reading “How to Lead When You Don’t Know Where You’re Going”
Visiting Redeemer in Atlanta
On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to sit down and visit with Pastor Mark Larson, the senior pastor at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Atlanta, Georgia. Redeemer is a … Continue reading Visiting Redeemer in Atlanta
The Martin Luther King Center
On Sunday, after I worshipped at North Point Community Church, I had a chance to connect with Pastor Andrew Lewis, his wonderful spouse, Suzanne, and their 10 month old baby, … Continue reading The Martin Luther King Center
Worship at North Point
On Sunday, I worshipped (in-person!) at North Point Community Church, just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. North Point is a non-denominational church with 8 different campuses across the Atlanta area. If … Continue reading Worship at North Point
Who is our Audience?
The past two Sundays, I had the opportunity to participate in worship online, from the comfort of our couch at home. First, with Church of the Resurrection, a large Methodist … Continue reading Who is our Audience?
Listening Well
I have spent these weeks in my sabbatical trying to listen well. I want to hear God. I want to hear the whispers of the Holy Spirit. I am looking … Continue reading Listening Well
The Long View
I love my Kindle. I love it because it’s convenient, and I can carry tons of books in a single, small device. Even more than that, I love it because … Continue reading The Long View
Gifts that Build
So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church. 1 Corinthians 14:21 Everything has a … Continue reading Gifts that Build
Sabbatical Reading: “A Church Beyond Belief”
In my stack of summer sabbatical book reading, the next book on my list was “A Church Beyond Belief” by William Sachs and Michael Bos. Flipping the pages of the … Continue reading Sabbatical Reading: “A Church Beyond Belief”
Visiting St. Paul Lutheran; Davenport, Iowa
St. Paul Lutheran Church is one of our sibling congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. There are a lot of parallels between St. Paul and Trinity. The approximate … Continue reading Visiting St. Paul Lutheran; Davenport, Iowa
Knee High by the 4th of July
Knee High by the 4th of July On the 4th of July, Lori and I took Kennedy for a walk “around the block.” It’s a long block. A little over … Continue reading Knee High by the 4th of July
A better way…
“Resurrected” people are the ones who have found a better way by prayerfully bearing witness against injustice and evil—while also agreeing compassionately to hold their own complicity in that same evil. It … Continue reading A better way…
Worshiping at Trinity: Mason City
On Sunday, Lori and I drove down to Mason City, Iowa to worship at Trinity Lutheran Church. The senior pastor there, Rev. Dan Gerrietts, and his wife, Molly, are good … Continue reading Worshiping at Trinity: Mason City
Test Driving Theology 