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Jon Anderson

Director of Rural Ministry, Luther Seminary

Pastor Jon Anderson serves as Director of Rural Ministry at Luther Seminary. He recently completed eighteen years of service as bishop in the Southwestern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA.

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By Jon Anderson

God’s Spirit Transforms Nostalgia

Memory is strong, but hope is stronger

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By Jon Anderson

It Starts with a Seed  

Rogation and the blessing of seeds

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Following Christ Beyond Difference

Dwelling in Philippians 1:27 as a way forward together

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By Jon Anderson

Good Courage Farm: Death and Resurrection

Spring soil bears witness to resurrection

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Good Courage Farm: Thinning Apples

Looking into the future with hope

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Good Courage Farm: God Regenerates Soil and Spirit  

Inviting all of creation to flourish

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Christian Witness in Smaller Membership Congregations

Mission & Evangelism

Instructor: Jon Anderson
This on-demand course explores practical, natural methods for sharing your faith, tailored to the context of smaller membership congregations.

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Entering Rural Ministry: Rural Curiosity

Rural Ministry

Instructor: Jon Anderson
Gain the skills and spiritual practices you need to lead in rural or small-town settings—through deep listening, cultural understanding, and community-rooted ministry that honors the people and place you’re called to serve.

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