While I have written about the clergy shortage in the past, my concern continues to grow for churches who are, or soon will be, dealing with a pastoral vacancy. Keep…
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In our January and February 2022 publications I wrote a two-part article which explored the question of how the LGBTQ+ agenda and community were able to be so successful in…
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One of the joyful and fruitful youth ministry efforts the NALC has developed in recent years is our Online Confirmation Program. What began as a practical response to a real…
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Ever since I became a Lutheran pastor I have been fascinated with denominational statistical trends. I have especially been interested—and concerned—with trends among Lutheran denominations in general and, starting in…
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Director's Note: Many thanks to Bob Benne, esteemed NALC theologian and friend of Lutheran CORE, for his review of the history of the whole issue of “Bound Conscience.” The 2022…
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My congregation voted successfully to leave the ELCA in 2023. Reflecting on the past three years, here are three things I would encourage you to keep in mind if you…
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“I don’t want to offend anyone or lose my friends.” That was the reason one of my church council members gave as to why she holds back from talking to…
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Every two years, youth and their leaders from across the North American Lutheran Church (NALC) will gather for four days of worship, teaching, and service at the Continental Youth Gathering…
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The NALC Life Ministries team is once again preparing for the March for Life in Washington D.C. this January, but our plan is a little different. Instead of holding a…
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Many thanks to Brian Hughes for his review of “The Jesus Shaped Way” by Bob Rognlien. Brian is a dual rostered NALC and retired ELCA pastor and vice president of…
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