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Steve Thomason

Steve Thomason

Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation and Discipleship, Luther Seminary

The Rev. Dr. Steve Thomason’s passion and purpose intersect in the areas of theology, spiritual formation, and art. Mixing a lifelong love of drawing, illustrating, and animating with degrees from Wheaton College, Bethel Seminary, and Luther Seminary, Steve has done everything from owning and operating his own art studio to pastoring an 8,000 member congregation.

In addition to his faculty position at Luther Seminary, Steve has developed and maintains A Cartoonist’s Guide to the Bible. He is also the author of several books, including The Visual Preacher: Proclaiming an Embodied Word (Fortress Press, 2022), A Cartoonist’s Guide to John (Vibble Books, 2022), A Cartoonist’s Guide to Luke (Vibble Books, 2021), A Cartoonist’s Guide to Mark (Vibble Books), and A Cartoonist’s Guide to Matthew (Vibble Books, 2019).

Note: Biographical information was updated as of the latest contribution. Author profiles may not reflect author’s current employment, status, or location.

By Rev. Dr. Steve Thomason

Faith After Deconstruction

A visual guide

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“Out of the Abundance…”

Relationships open us to the abundance of God’s grace

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What is Spiritual Formation?

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By Rev. Dr. Steve Thomason

Jesus’ Work Ethic

Faithfulness for the long haul

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By Rev. Dr. Steve Thomason

A Natural Bridge

Passion-based Evangelism

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Overflow: Loving God With Our Spirit

Spiritual Practices

Instructor: Steve Thomason
Dive into discipleship training around Christian worship and spirituality, learning to love and connect with God through prayer and worship.

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An original illustration shows a clay pot sitting on top of the world, containing a cross, grapes, and vines, and overflowing with water.

Overflow: Loving God With Our Mind

Spiritual Practices

Instructor: Steve Thomason
Learn how to read the Bible deeply, pay attention to how God speaks through Scripture, and lovingly apply God’s Word in the world.

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The Book of Acts: The Ever-Expanding Church

Bible

Instructor: Steve Thomason
This Bible study on the book of Acts explores the early Christian church, energizing participants’ faith and supporting those preaching on the text.

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Overflow: An Introduction to Growing in Faith

Spiritual Practices

Instructor: Steve Thomason
Learn how to deepen your relationship with God, grow in spiritual confidence, and develop life-giving habits that transform your faith into an active, overflowing force for good in your life and community.

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The Gospel of Matthew: Life in the Way of God

Bible

Instructor: Steve Thomason
Gain a deeper understanding of Jesus’ life and teachings in the Gospel of Matthew—and learn how to live out his message with clarity, purpose, and faith in today’s world.

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