Lutheran CORE’s Congregational Lay-leadership Initiative (CLI) has been designed and launched to help congregations “raise-up” from among their active members one or more lay ministers willing to accept a public…
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Greenhorn, Rookie, Novice, Newcomer, Wet-Behind-The-Ears, Newbie, and last but not least… Pastor! On July 18th I was ordained at my home congregation, Trinity Lutheran Church, in Jeromesville, Ohio and on…
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In an earlier article, I wrote about restoring Christian teaching within the home, a responsibility Martin Luther emphasized in his Small Catechism. Parents are called not only to teach their…
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This is the first article in a series that explores Lutheran CORE’s development of renewal resources that fit within a Lutheran context. We being by defining discipleship. This past September,…
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HERE is a link to a series of five podcasts which the ELCA describes as “an educational tool . . . as we journey together through the reconsideration of the…
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156 years of continuous Word and Sacrament ministry came to an abrupt end on September 13, 2026. That’s the day of the final Sunday liturgy at First and Santa Cruz…
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HERE is a link to the Clergy Connect page on our website. That is a resource for congregations looking for a pastor or other staff member. If we can be…
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A Video Conversation between Cathy Ammlung and Ethan Zimmerman Many thanks to two frequent contributors to Lutheran CORE for this conversation regarding how the daily prayer offices can provide an…
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I have been reflecting recently on my own upbringing and, in doing so, have come to an uncomfortable realization. My parents were faithful Christians. We attended church regularly. We prayed…
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In my last article for Lutheran CORE I reflected on the fact that the animating principle of the Lutheran Reformation was ad fontes—back to the sources of Christian faith. I…
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