Editor's Note: Pr. Craig Moorman is a board member of Lutheran CORE as well as a mission developer and pastor of River's Edge Ministries (NALC-LCMC) in Mt. Airy, Maryland. This…
From a Washington Post article on March 29, 2021: “Church membership in the United States has fallen below the majority for the first time in nearly a century … First…
A personal confession: I was, prior to retirement, a programmatic pastor. In my defense I wanted to increase the percentage of church members who were active rather than passive. And…
 Editor's Note: The Rev. Dr. Steven K. Gjerde is a former VP of Lutheran CORE. “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” So says our Lord Jesus…
Background Notes: One of the dangers and difficulties of discussing almost any issue these days is how easily any discussion can become highly divisively politicized. It is not the intent…
Editor's Note: In this article, author David Charlton thoughtfully critiques Reconciling Scripture for Lutherans, a commentary on Scripture. It was written by Reconciling Works which advocates "for the full welcome, inclusion, and equity…
Editor's Note: The conclusion of this article will be published in a second post on or about September 18, 2020. Critical Theory—in particular, Critical Race Theory—has recently captured the Church’s…
THE PRAYERS, 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 16, Cycle B (August 26, 2018)  For the Church, the world, and needs of all people, let us pray to the Lord.…
“Therefore encourage one another with these words.” (1 Thess. 4:18) St. Paul didn’t act as though he had more than he really had.  He had words, and they were good…
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OCTOBER 2017 Something that for me has been absolutely astounding – as we have been celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation – are some of…