“Drop Your Nets and Follow Me”
A new resource for those considering church work…or who should be
The Future of Theological Education
Dale Meyer talks with Daniel Aleshire about the future of seminaries, pastoral formation, and continuing education
Word and Work: Vocation Beyond the 9-to-5
Lutheran Hour Speaker Mike Zeigler talks about juggling the many callings of the Christian life
Word and Work: Leadership in the Public Sphere
Discussing vocation and leadership with Eric Knost, superintendent of the largest school district in St. Louis County
ICYMI: Bob Kolb Writes at the Gospel Coalition
…about how “God Cares About Your Mundane Calling.”
Acton Institute’s Interview with Uwe Siemon-Netto
The most recent volume of the Acton Institute’s journal, Religion & Liberty, features an intriguing interview with Lutheran journalist and theologian, Uwe Siemon-Netto. Past scholar in residence at Concordia Seminary, Siemon-Netto reflects on history, society, Luther, and the vocation of journalism. Especially interesting are his reflections on the military conflicts from the latter half of the 20th century, gleaned from his ..
A People Called to Love: Christian Charity in North American Society
A Bible study to enable Christians to reflect on and live out their daily vocations for the good of the public square and for the life of the world. Free, downloadable videos, Bible studies, and leader essays all available here
The Calling – A Growing Interest in Vocation
I’ve been watching a documentary on PBS called The Calling. It follows “seven young religious students — Muslim, Catholic, Evangelical Christian, and Jewish — who are on a dramatic journey as they train to become the next generation of professional clergy.” While the documentary is focused on professional clergy, the concept has been expanded to ..
What would Luther think about health care reform?
What would Luther think about health care reform? I don’t know for certain, of course, but I have some ideas about what Luther would think, or perhaps, what he wouldn’t think. First of all, Luther saw caring for the neighbor as something Christians are simply supposed to do. He considered every vocation—every job or calling—to ..