It is a true pleasure for us to introduce to you the new Director of the Center for Stewardship Leaders, Adam Copeland. Adam brings a fresh perspective and wonderful energy to the Center, and we know this ministry is in good hands as we continue the journey with all of you. Adam will begin at…
A blog post by Rich Holleque I have been pondering a question lately as I have continued to write my senior paper for the CYF program here at Luther Seminary: “What would it mean in youth ministry to proclaim the message of the gospel with an intentional focus of Christian stewardship of the earth?” In…
By Karen Treat Churches struggle. Sometimes they are able to move beyond their brokenness. Sometimes reconciliation is not found. It is a process that is often complicated.  Yet, in the beginning, middle, and end it is about God. It is about God and it is about the understanding that God is present right here and…
A blog post by Jordan Gades Image Credit: Luther Rose by Lars Hammar on Flickr Simul iustus et peccator — a few thoughts on an amazing Lutheran idea. As I have been traveling along my journey through this season of Lent, I find myself thinking often of what it means for me to be a…
A blog post by Timothy Siburg Image Credit: Lent by Stephen Cuyos on Flickr Every day is a good day to think about and create opportunities for members of your congregation to lead. This is true for youth too, who are also members of your congregation and community. The season of Lent provides a time…
By D. Grace Duddy This post emerged out of the research from Duddy’s M.A. Thesis, entitled “Hand, Voice, and Heart of God: An Adaptive Shift from Process to Practice in Discerning Communities.” Most congregations today have lost the language of the Spirit. While they proclaim the Spirit’s work through communities and individuals in the…
A blog post by Tashina Good Image Credit: Tashina Good Who doesn’t love the idea of going on a summer youth group trip? You get to hang out with youth, have an amazing faith experience, and fun is bound to happen. Planning for a trip and being “in charge” as you go on one is…
A blog post by Jody Wendt Image Credit: Jody Wendt In one of my classes at Luther Seminary, we have been talking about discipleship and vocation. This is something I have struggled with over time. But, I feel as if I have a better grasp on it now. According to Michael Foss in his book,…
A blog post by Terri Elton Image Credit: Spring Scene with Liverleaf by Randi Hausken on Flickr Some days I’m not sure which hat I’m wearing … There are days, in the midst of a meeting, I get the “mom I need you” text and suddenly I’m transported from my work agenda to caring for…
A blog post by Kris Borke Image Credit: Red Leaves for Autumn by Dan Foy on Flickr As if first third ministry wasn’t hard enough in today’s culture, how do we not only survive, but thrive in transition? Being part of a ministry in transition, especially when it affects those in the first third of…
A blog post by Suzie Porter Image Credit: Failure is not final by Live Life Happy on Flickr My New Year’s resolution for this year is to fail. Here we are, a few weeks into a new year, and I am sporting my first ever stitches. It’s not exactly the failure I was going for…
A blog post by Kelsey Battleson Image Credit: iPad & Friends by Yutaka Tsutano on Flickr Every morning my commute to work is an hour on average, and within five minutes of my drive, I pass a billboard that every day for two months now has hijacked my train of thought as I finish my…
See this video of Mike King discussing the power of immersion learning at our First Third Dialogue: Why Can’t My Church Be More Like Camp? (This post was originally published on 12/19/2012)
This post was originally published on 7/12/2012 By Paul Cannon, MDIV CYF graduate of Luther Seminary The LDS (Latter-Day Saints) church is often referred to as the quintessential American religion, and despite misgivings about the faith on the part of many mainline Protestant Christians (MP), the description is apt. Regardless of how you feel about…
A blog post by Jake Sorenson Image Credit: Summer Sun Shining Through by Will Montague on Flickr As a new year dawns, the weather is frigid in the upper Midwest. Schools are cancelled in several states due to extreme cold, and the warnings say things like, “Skin will freeze within 5-10 minutes.” Seriously, my skin is…
