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By tbuegler on June 30, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

Bible Study: “She Had to Keep Him Hidden” – Experiences of Trauma in the Lineage of Moses

by Dr. Beverly Wallace In this study, we are going to explore trauma in the story of baby Moses—the trauma of a mother protecting her son, the trauma of a […]

By tbuegler on May 15, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

What Does the Lord Require of Us?

by Irene Cho “It’s all too much. I don’t think I can handle it anymore. I can’t keep pretending that I’ve got everything under control and am this perfect all-star […]

By tbuegler on May 15, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

The Six Least Welcoming Things I’ve Ever Said in my Ministry

by David Scherer While I try very hard to model Christ’s welcome for all people, there are times when I completely blow it. As a straight, white, able-bodied, educated, middle-upper […]

By tbuegler on May 15, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Letters from the Male Box

by Joe Davis As a newlywed, one of my most joyful experiences is learning new ways to be a great husband and friend to my spouse. This has made me […]

By tbuegler on May 15, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Finding True Self-Care in Pastoral Ministry

by Bishop Kristen Kuempel When I was a senior at Luther Seminary, I experienced a gift that I didn’t even realize was a gift until later. My pastoral care professor […]

By tbuegler on May 15, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Creativity for the Rest of Us

by Rev. Brenda Bos It starts in high school. We get separated into groups: the cool kids, the nerds, the jocks, the band kids. Smart kids, dumb kids. Thugs. Cheerleaders. […]

By tbuegler on May 15, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Top 10 Things You Should Know About Intergenerational Formation

by Jason Santos In my travels and teaching, I often get approached by Christian leaders who are curious about intergenerational formation. Although many have already dabbled in the subject, for […]

By tbuegler on May 14, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Practicing Lead Metrics: An Interview with Peggy Hahn

by Leigh Finke How do we become better at church? I mean, literally. What does that mean, and how can we measure whether or not we are doing what we […]

By tbuegler on May 14, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

I’m Practicing Over Here

by George Baum So, for a long time I played in a band (technically, a duo) where one of us lived in California and the other lived in various parts […]

By tbuegler on May 11, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Responding to Moments of Failure in Ministry

by Leigh Finke Few experiences are truly universal—guaranteed to be experienced by every person on earth. It’s possible that there only three: birth, death, and failure. Everybody is born. Everyone […]

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