Youth Ministry: Success vs. Failure
by Tom Hoegel One great advantage of working with young people for over 40 years is the perspective it gives on success versus failure. I find that authentic relationships are […]
Failure is Always an Option: An Interview with Bishop Michael Rinehart
by Leigh Finke The lightbulb thing—that’s how my conversation with Bishop Michael Rinehart started and ended. Rinehart is bishop of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, home to 105 ELCA congregations […]
The First Woman of ___________; Beth Lewis Story from Kentucky to the Boardroom
by Angela Denker Beth Lewis’ life and career have taken her many miles across America. Growing up in Lexington, Kentucky, a rare Lutheran surrounded by Southern Baptists, she moved on […]
On Failure
by George Baum So, I had this friend growing up, whom I’ll call Beast (since that’s what we called him growing up). He and I were confirmed together and hung […]
12 Tips for Bible Studies that Don’t Suck
by Marc Olson Take a deep breath. First, relax. You don’t need to be an expert to read the Bible, or even to lead a discussion, so don’t hold yourself […]
And Then There Were Six (Always six)
by George Baum So, before I went off to seminary, my local priest thought it would be good for me to lead a Bible study, just to have the experience. […]
Sitting with God: Reading and Hearing Scripture in Community
by Dr. Nathan Frambach I’m sitting on a simple wooden stool in a small, spartan room in the Taize community in France. I am here with a group of students […]
Eight Ways to Make Bible Study Engaging for Kids
by Kathie Phillips As leaders invested in the spiritual formation and discipleship of kids, we desire to see kids grow in their relationship with Jesus. We pray that all of […]
Bible Study: The Role of God’s Word in our Lives
by Heather Hansen Focus Text: John 20:30-31 Objectives: Help students understand the role of Scripture in their lives Encourage students to explore and discover in the Bible Have fun with […]
Young Adult Ministry: An Interview with Savannah Sullivan
by Leigh Finke Young adulthood—that murky phase of life when adulthood is just starting. Or, maybe should be starting but just quite hasn’t. Or, perhaps it has, despite one’s best […]
