I have said many times that working with Candidacy often feels like Confirmation in a different level for me. It is a joy to see the development of gifts and… Read More
A Graduation celebration!
May happenings
May has been packed full on my schedule, but I can’t really do separate posts on much of it. Besides my congregational visits in Shreveport, the events included multiple meetings,… Read More
Shreveport Two-for-one
Early May brought a trip to Shreveport, Louisiana for me. My primary Sunday visit was to worship and preach at Holy Trinity where Pr Stan Larson serves. I was there… Read More
NT-NL News: May 2019, Third Monday
Crossing Borders THIS Friday, May 24, 8am-12noon, join SMU | Perkins School of Theology at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas for their 33rd Annual Conference of the Professions for… Read More
Synod Assembly 2019: What happens in Church doesn’t stay in Church
Friday April 26th was the first full day of assembly and synod council. We did business, had bible study, and amazing Easter worship. I presented my report on the ministry… Read More
Briarwood Gala Celebration
The Briarwood Retreat Center/Briarwood Leadership Center gala “A Night Under the Stars” was a great evening of fun and fund raising on May 4th. We gathered again at Texas Star… Read More
Emanuel, Dallas Featured in ELCA World Hunger Publications
Check out pages 12-13 to hear about the good work being done at Emanuel Lutheran Church | Iglesia Luterana Emanuel, Dallas. They are being led by Pastor Cindy Carroll and we are so… Read More
NT-NL News: May 2019, Second Monday
Camp at the Core Briarwood Leadership Center‘s new Director, The Rev. Robert Smith, PhD, writes in his April 22 letter and blog: Ever since I was invited into serious conversations… Read More
Celebrating Mother’s Day at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Marshall TX
St. Stephen, Shreveport and SAWL Harold Christensen
Sunday May 5th I rose early to make the short drive east to Shreveport. There we celebrated 4 decades of service by Dr. Harold Christensen and 24 years here at… Read More