Pray and encourage
Jesus directs us to pray for workers. Here are some answers to our prayers. Their stories suggest how we will find the next generation of pastors. In April 2022, 230…
Parent conversations: How can we help today’s overwhelmed teens?
Being a teen has always involved struggle and angst. The difference today is that a teen’s struggles can be broadcast immediately to an entire world of virtual “friends.” Plus, social…
Digital resources: Hymnal tools for the modern world
In a digital age, Lutherans can embrace new tools for worship. Much of the work of making a hymnal has remained the same over the years. You need a team…
Brothers in ministry
It was an exciting day for Joel and Karen Thomford. Not one, not two, but all three of their sons received assignments at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary’s call day on May…
2021 Martin Luther College grads
One hundred fifty-eight people graduated from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., on May 15. Assignments Teachers Aguilar, Kati R., to Growing in Grace Preschool and Daycare, Spring Hill, Fla.…
My Christian life: Once a detective, now a pastor
A former detective-turned-pastor shows the importance of reaching individuals with the gospel—one by one. In my former life, there were times if someone did not step up to lead, people…
A day in the life of a future pastor
Life is busy for your future pastors as they study for the ministry at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. Micah Koelpin 5:30 A.M.—I reach over to turn off the alarm on my…