Earlier this week, our community gathered with joy to celebrate our 154th commencement. In that sacred space before God and their family and friends, our graduates heard the living Word of our Savior echoing through the ages: “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” (John 20:21) Commencement is […]

Dwight Zscheile, vice president of innovation and professor of congregational mission and leadership; Michael Binder, assistant professor of congregational mission and leadership; and Tessa Pinkstaff, innovation team project manager, are the co-authors of “Leading Faithful Innovation: Following God into a Hopeful Future,” published by Fortress Press this month. Churches and other communities of faith are […]

In this Easter season, when green shoots and spring flowers are finally emerging, it’s a delight to feel uplifted and optimistic. The words of the Easter Hymn resonate: “Now the green blade rises from the buried grain … love is come again like wheat arising green.” (ELW 379) Alleluia! Christ is risen! This season is […]

Karoline Lewis, Marbury E. Anderson chair in biblical preaching, is the author of “Belonging: 5 Keys to Unlock Your Potential as a Disciple,” published in January by Abingdon Press. “Belonging” helps readers to understand and live out Christian discipleship in a way that is most deeply authentic for themselves, asking: “What does it look like […]

Is there a particular spiritual practice that anchors you in this season of reflection? Maybe you’ve been following along with the wonderful daily meditations from President Emeritus David Tiede, Professor Joy Moore, and other faithful voices in this year’s God Pause Lenten devotional, “God Loved the World.” Whether through daily prayer, study, or fasting, Lenten […]