Dear friends, On May 23, I will begin a 12-week sabbatical. The focus of my sabbatical time away will be renewal, and study. Sabbaticals are a common practice in the world of higher education and in ministry. In fact, the Southeastern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, highly recommends sabbaticals for its rostered leaders … More The View from the Balcony
March 28, 2022 Dear friends, We are assuming that most of you have heard about recent events that have taken place at Northridge Church in Owatonna, specifically the charges of criminal sexual conduct by a staff member, and their leadership and the denomination’s mishandling of the situation. It is a tragic situation, and our heart … More A Note to Trinity: How we Safeguard our Young People
Dear Trinity friends, Thanks to the Trinity members who came to the special congregational meeting on Monday night. There, we updated and discussed the allegations of sexual misconduct made against one of Trinity’s former pastors, James Oakland, who served here at Trinity from 1976 to 1980. We welcomed Bishop Regina Hassanally, from the Southeastern Minnesota … More An Update after Monday’s Congregational Meeting
Test Driving Theology 