Category: Columns
Reflecting on the death of Michael Jackson
by Rich Docekal Michael Jackson’s death has touched millions. His music and to a lesser degree, his notoriety as a celebrity who never quite seemed at ease with himself, brought attention to this “song & dance man” across the globe. As I see the media’s…
Free Bible study materials
In light of what is happening in the US and also across mainline protestant denominations, the issue of same-sex marriage and homosexuality remains a “hot button” issue. Concordia Publishing House is offering a free downloadable resource to help facilitate a Biblically faithful discussion around these…
Lutherans for Life responds to murder of abortion doctor
The Sunday, May 31 murder of Dr. George Tiller, a Kansas-based doctor who performed late-term abortions, prompted a response from US-based Lutherans for Life. The statement is at http://www.lutheransforlife.org/
What’s in a name?
LCC mission organizations comprising CLAIM (Canadian Lutheran Agencies in Mission) have produced a booklet of 28 meditations on the names for God used in Scripture which reveal His triune nature and character. Download the booklet at www.lutheranmissions.ca.
Congregational budgeting
Congregational budgeting Congregations are always looking at their budgets and depending on who is doing the looking, opinions can have a great variation. The article at http://www.alban.org/conversation.aspx?id=7892 helps identify and understand the people dynamics of congregational budgeting.
Future leaders
Each generation brings to work and volunteering specific strengths and weaknesses. Here is an article written from a secular perspective that provides insight into the Millennial Generation born between 1980 and 1995, today’s young adults and teens http://www.iabc.com/cwb/archive/2009/0509/Petty.htm
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