• The Second Sunday in Lent

    The Second Sunday in Lent

    Join us in a conversation about the texts for March 1st! The readings for the Second Sunday in Lent are Genesis 12:1–9, Psalm 121, Romans 4:1–8, 13–17, and John 3:1–17.

  • Nicaea 1700

    Nicaea 1700

    The 35th Annual Theological Symposium met September 16-17, 2025 with the theme “Nicaea 1700.” Video recordings of both plenaries and sectionals are now available on CSL Scholar.

  • Family Discipleship

    Family Discipleship

    How can congregations support parents as they live out their vocation as teachers of the faith? Join professor of practical theology, Dr. Mart Thompson, and the executive director of Concordia Center for…

  • Transfiguration Sunday

    Transfiguration Sunday

    Join us in a conversation about the texts for February 15, 2026! The readings for Transfiguration Sunday are Exodus 24:8–18, Psalm 2:6–12, 2 Peter 1:16–21, and Matthew 17:1–9.

  • The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

    The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

    Join us in a conversation about the texts for February 8, 2026! The readings for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany are Isaiah 58:3–9a, Psalm 112:1–9, 1 Corinthians 2:1–12 (13–16), and Matthew…

  • The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

    The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

    Join us in a conversation about the texts for February 1, 2026! The readings for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany are Micah 6:1–8, Psalm 15, 1 Corinthians 1:18–31, and Matt. 5:1–12.

  • Emotional Intelligence – Dr. Rick Marrs and Dr. Mark Rockenbach

    Emotional Intelligence – Dr. Rick Marrs and Dr. Mark Rockenbach

    How does emotional intelligence interact with faith, intellect, and the ability to lead? Professors of practical theology, Dr. Mark Rockenbach and Dr. Rick Marrs, discuss the ways social awareness and relational skills…

  • The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

    The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

    Join us in a conversation about the texts for January 25, 2026! The readings for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany are Isaiah 9:1–4, Psalm 27:1–9 (10–14), 1 Cor. 1:10–18, and Matt.…

  • The Demise of Dispensationalism?

    The Demise of Dispensationalism?

    I teach a seminary-sponsored Prof-Insight seminar each summer on the interpretation of the book of Revelation. This is meant to help church workers and lay people correctly read and understand this somewhat…