The journey from text to pulpit can be a long and winding road, filled with false starts, surprising discoveries, and hard choices along the way. Preacher’s Studio is a chance to take a step back and talk together about the art and craft of preaching. Today’s preacher: DALE MEYER.

Highlights from the Fall 2011 issue of CONCORDIA JOURNAL, due out in early November.

A special concert in memory of Rev. Robert Bergt, the late conductor and music director of Bach at the Sem and artist-in-residence at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will take place on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.

“Rediscovering the Art of Preaching” is the title of the 22nd Annual Theological Symposium, to be held Sept. 20-21 on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. In conjunction with the Theological Symposium, Concordia Seminary will host its annual Day of Exegetical Reflection on Monday, Sept. 19, on the theme “The Bible in English: Its Present and Future.”

By Dale A. Meyer
“In this Christian church, he…” Though not our usual style, this text invites an expository approach. The familiar subsections of this reading could lead you to preach a sermon narrowly focused on one …

Check out the Spring 2011 CONCORDIA JOURNAL, with an excerpt from David Schmitt’s tour-de-force on “the tapestry of preaching.”

Check out the Winter 2011 CONCORDIA JOURNAL – a partner issue with Lutheran World Relief – to mark the one-year anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti.

The Fall 2010 CONCORDIA JOURNAL is on its way soon. Here’s a few excerpts to whet your appetite.

What do Concordia Seminary President Dale Meyer, Will Ferrell/Ricky Bobby, and Baby Jesus have in common? You’re about to find out, because that just happened.

UPDATE: the Spring 2010 issue of the Concordia Journal hit the mail on Thursday, May 20. Here’s a couple excerpts to whet your appetites.