Poetry, Prophecy, Songs, Prayers: Exploring the Mystery and Beauty of the Psalms The book Psalms is filled with some of the most beautiful and powerful poetry ever written. The psalms […]
The Beginnings of Genesis and the Genesis of Beginnings The book of Genesis is, quite literally, foundational for the rest of the Scriptures. Although the text is incredibly ancient, through […]
That'll Preach During this workshop, countercultural topics from 1 Peter will be discussed and studied. These topics can contribute to thoughtful sermons, Bible class studies and a presence in the […]
Faith Formation in a Nominally and Post-Christian World When the church speaks of “Christian formation,” we tend to speak of a classroom setting: Sunday school, Confirmation class, adult instruction and […]
The Communal Shape of the Christian Life: Preaching From, In and Toward Community in an Age of Individualism There is no such thing as an individual Christian if we take […]
An Introduction to the Early Church Many people are unfamiliar with the early church and its contributions to what we believe, teach and confess today. Lutherans and Protestants more generally […]
Decoding the Apocalypse: Study of the Book of Revelation The title of the last book of the Bible is translated as “Revelation,” but its original title was “Apocalypse.” This word […]
What Can Eighth Century B.C. Prophets Teach the 21st Century? Separated by nearly three millennia and significant cultural differences, the great prophets of the eighth century B.C. — Isaiah, Micah, Amos, Hosea […]
In the Beginning: Studies in Genesis Who hasn’t had questions about creation, humanity’s fall into sin, the first promise of a Savior, Noah’s flood, and the entity Jacob wrestled with […]
This workshop will focus on what it means to create and communicate as a person of faith. What makes for effective communication? How do we cultivate creativity in our lives? […]
