The Christian ministry is set apart to bring Gospel nourishment to the Body of Christ on earth and to announce the Good News of Jesus Christ to the
Letter to a Recent Seminary Graduate
This is a personal letter written to one of our students who graduated with the Doctor of Ministry degree. She is assuming a full-time position with
Hit by Friendly Fire
A friend’s betrayal is one of life’s most piercing pains. When the friend is also a brother or sister in Christ the wound is worsened. This little
Teaching in Theological Higher Education: A Modest Proposal
Becoming a professor in theological higher education does not ordinarily require a post-doctorate fellowship in teaching. Whether that is important is
The Fifth Sunday in Pentecost
As a pastor, I value a Sunday Lectionary, the Church Year, and the centrality of the One-in-seven for its inherent possibilities for nourishing the
“Is it Well with the Child?” A Biblical and Pastoral Response When Little Ones Die
The question was disturbing. But it had to be answered. One answer could have been, "I don't know." But I chose another response. My reply was