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Steve Thomason

Steve Thomason
Steve Thomason

Steve Thomason

Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation and Discipleship, Luther Seminary

Rev. Dr. Steve Thomason is an artist, pastor, and teacher, passionate about studying and teaching the Bible. He earned a Ph.D. in Congregational Mission and Leadership from Luther Seminary and then became an Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation and Discipleship within the seminary.

He is the author of “A Cartoonist’s Guide to the Bible” and “The Visual Preacher: Proclaiming an Embodied Word.” In his work as an artist, Steve regularly focused on writing and drawing about Spiritual Formation, Biblical Studies, Theology, and Art. 

He is a graduate of Wheaton College, where he studied art (BA, 1990), Bethel University, where he focused on Biblical Studies (MDiv, 2002), and Luther Seminary (Ph.D., 2015).

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By Rev. Dr. Steve Thomason

Faith After Deconstruction

A visual guide

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By Rev. Dr. Steve Thomason

“Out of the Abundance…”

Relationships open us to the abundance of God’s grace

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By Rev. Dr. Steve Thomason

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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In the foreground, a person sits at the end of a pier, facing out over a calm lake, surrounded by pine trees; mountains and an overcast sky are in the background.

Taste and See: Connecting With God Through Spiritual Practices

Spiritual Practices

Instructor: Steve Thomason
Explore examples of spiritual practices like Scripture meditation, breath prayer, and Sabbath in this online course. Learn how to connect with God using all your senses.

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four drawn, animated characters from the book of acts standing in a line facing the camera

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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