Word and Work: Church (Worker) Wellness
Dr. John Eckrich discusses his integrated healthcare and wellness work with church workers and his most recent writing on resilient aging
Preachers Studio: Bob Sundquist
Rev. Bob Sundquist discusses preaching in the midst of trauma, in this case the Las Vegas mass shooting
Word and Work: The Music in Ministry
Jim Marriott discusses the ministry of music, in both congregation and seminary life
Word and Work: Books and More Books
Dale Meyer and Paul McCain discuss the past, present, and future of Christian publishing
Word and Work: On Death, Dying, and Everything After
Kent Burreson and Beth Hoeltke discuss the many practical and theological issues surrounding death and dying
Pre-Lenten Workshop 2019 Videos
Reed Lessing rolls out his new Lenten sermon series on the Exodus
Word and Work: Faith in the Midst of Crisis
From surviving unemployment to preaching after a tragedy
Preachers Studio: Jeff Gibbs
Jeff Gibbs discusses the craft of preaching, especially on a difficult text, with David Schmitt
Inclined to Boast: Social Media and Self-Justification
Trevor Sutton explores the implications of digital media on human identity and pastoral care
Word and Work: A Day in the Parish Life
Reed Lessing discusses the transition from seminary to congregation, the joys of ministry, and the routines that sustain it
Concordia Journal, Fall 2018
Featuring Mark Kiessling and Julianna Shults on the millennial generation, Joel Okamoto on “normal nihilism,” and Jeff Gibbs’ follow up on righteous anger
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
Preachers Studio: Erik Herrmann
Erik Herrmann discusses with David Schmitt the craft of preaching saint’s days and commemorations
Call for Papers: Theological Symposium (Sept. 17–18, 2019)
Announcing the 2019 theme: “Devoted: (Re)forming the Devotional Life”
Word and Work: Parents with Prodigals
Paula Isakson discusses Faith Family Reunion, a ministry to parents whose children have left the faith