On Sunday, I had the opportunity to worship with the community at the contemporary worship service of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. St. Andrew’s is a congregation much larger than Trinity, but I would describe their congregational culture and style as being very similar. They have a beautiful, giant sanctuary, and then a … More Worshiping at St. Andrew’s Lutheran in Mahtomedi
This morning, I dropped our dog, Kennedy, off at the groomers for his “every 8 weeks” clean up session. When he came out, his har had been thinned out a bit (good for summer), he smelled much better, and he was sporting a stylish, new bandanna. After lunch, I went out into the back yard … More Cutting Away
In 2013, under the leadership of Pastor Peter Strommen, who was Trinity’s Interim Pastor during our time of transition, Trinity members took the CAT (Congregational Assessment Tool) survey. The primary purpose of taking the CAT survey is to help assess the health and vitality of a congregation. I wrote more about the CAT survey in … More CAT Results Part 2: Growth
I love to read. I really do. One of my very favorite times is when I get to sit down for an hour or two and just read. And books are just about my very favorite things. Books are windows into a broader world. They can take me places, sometimes to explore and sometimes (to … More Heart Reading
Test Driving Theology 