For the last couple years I’ve had the opportunity to share some ideas with the congregation I’m currently serving. One idea that I am particular fond of is taking Sunday worship to a local park. This is a little outside the comfort zone of most Lutherans, so I put together the following proposal for consideration of the church council whom pretty quickly decided we should try it. Worship in the Park Proposal WHAT: The worship service Read More …
I have been a big fan of Late Nate with Jimmy Fallon for some time. I try to stay up as much as possible with my night owl wife, but often I fall asleep just before the opening monologue. However, I almost always end up catching highlights of Jimmy’s show on Hulu the next day. When Jimmy has guests who are willing to play water gun games, race tricycles, crack eggs on their heads, and Read More …
When to Call the Pastor In our fast moving society, pastors must depend on individuals and families to communicate their need of pastoral care. You not only have a right to the ministry and sacraments of the church, but also an obligation to nourish your spiritual health at certain times of crisis or stress in your life. The intercessions of the Body of Christ are for all of us. Take advantage of them – call Read More …