What’s in a Name?
What’s in a Name?
When I was elected bishop, I was regularly asked, “Mission Area or Synod?” My standard answer then and now continues to be “Both!” We are, ...
Read MoreYoung Adults and Lutheran Outdoor Ministries
Young Adults and Lutheran Outdoor Ministries
Monday-Wednesday March 25-27 Briarwood Retreat Center hosted the annual gathering of the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Executive Directors. This has been a wonderful time to show off ...
Read MoreNebraska Floods #InMissionTogether
Nebraska Floods #InMissionTogether
This was posted by my friend and colleague in Nebraska, Bishop Brian Maas. Please pray for the people of Nebraska and throughout the Midwest who ...
Read MoreLutheran Advocacy: Public Faith
Lutheran Advocacy: Public Faith
A post a week late. Sunday through Tuesday March 17-19 was our annual Lutheran Legislative advocacy days. This year we gathered with our Episcopal colleagues ...
Read MoreTrustworthy Servants Draft
Trustworthy Servants Draft
Trustworthy Servants of the People of God is a new document that was reviewed at the Conference of Bishops (CoB) gathering at the end of February. ...
Read MoreFaithful Listening with Luther Seminary
Faithful Listening with Luther Seminary
Last fall Luther Seminary contacted me to ask if I could arrange a few meetings with congregations and leaders in NT-NL. I assumed they probably ...
Read MoreAnchor Churches: Connections to ELCA and Beyond
Anchor Churches: Connections to ELCA and Beyond
Feb 25-26th Calvary, Richland Hills hosted an “Anchor Church” conference in cooperation with NT-NL Synod, ELCA and ELCA staff. The idea of building trust in communities ...
Read More#MilesAndMiles to be Present
#MilesAndMiles to be Present
#MilesAndMiles is the theme of February and will continue into March. Myself and my staff spending time across our territory. Saturday I presented the keynote at ...
Read MoreUnited Methodists and Welcome
United Methodists and Welcome
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church held a special session February 23-26. The stated purpose “was to act on a report from the ...
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