ICYMI: Erik Herrmann on “Luther’s Translation as Reformation of Pastoral Care”
The role of Bible translation from the printing press of the Reformation to the digital media of today
“One Nation Under God”
Joel Biermann talks about how Christians can engage the world
Faith and Politics
Resources for deeper reflection, conversation, and ministry
ICYMI: Leo Sánchez, “Did Jesus Need the Spirit?”
Jesus’ life in the Spirit and how we share in that life
A Day in the Life of a Police Chaplain
William Engfehr talks about his 27-year chaplaincy ministry with the Illinois State Police
ICYMI: Trevor Sutton, “Common Sense and the 2020 Election”
How do screens change our sense of national community?
ICYMI: Bob Kolb, “Be Careful with Imperatives”
Bob Kolb on how to use commands (or not) in preaching
Forming Pastors for Specific Ministries
Dr. Mart Thompson discusses Concordia Seminary’s Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) program
ICYMI: Bob Kolb on Preaching a Mysterious God
“Let God be God.”
Raising Resilient Children
Dr. John Eckrich discusses his new book, Family Wellness: Raising Resilient, Christ-Purposed Children
Concordia Journal, Summer 2020
Featuring essays by David Schmitt, Tim Saleska, and Bruce Hartung from the 2019 Theological Symposium, “Devoted: (Re)forming the Devotional Life.”
Educating Youth in the Age of COVID-19
Lutheran high school administrators Tim Brackman and Cindy Burreson discuss in-person and virtual learning in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic