It's 2001 and I'm in my first class at the Lutheran Seminary in Philadelphia, Professor Tim Wengert’s amazing Lutheran Confessions course.  At the time, Professor… read more

Social media presents those seeking a new call with great opportunity but also potential risk. Today, you must be digitally savvy not only to help land a call, but to manage… read more

Member participation is absolutely crucial for effective digital ministry, and yet there is very little guidance out there for people in our congregations. Most of the advice… read more

I recently finished reading the Walter Isaacson biography of Steve Jobs and I quite liked it. I especially enjoyed learning about how many of the Apple products like the… read more

People sometimes drive many miles to church on Sunday—but that's not the only commute they have to make.  They also have to make a cultural commute. They commute from … read more

I recently attended a retreat with a number of church friends. We spent part of our time together looking at sociological data on religion in America over the last 60 years. We… read more