Opening Books Opens Doors for the Gospel
Is it possible to make mission inroads into the wild, remote and independent communities of West Texas? Through the work of Dr. Margaret Peterson, God is opening doors by opening
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What Servants Do
The Post-Communion Canticles found in the Lutheran Service Book reflect not only the heart of God, the central focus of the Scriptures, and the core teaching of the Lutheran Confessions,
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Contending for the Faith? Or Just Being Contentious?
(This blog is a slightly-edited version of a column I wrote for Area D Connections, July 1, 2013. Some recent experiences cause me to commend these comments to you once
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Cornerstone Church–A New Mission in South Austin
“I decided to go on the retreat because I need to let God back into my life.” My heart wanted to leap out of my chest when I heard Richard
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Reaching Millennials With the Gospel
How can you reach Millennials with the Gospel? It’s a question the church is asking as people born between 1981 and 2001 have become the largest age demographic in the
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A Blessing | Texas Mission Stories
As Texas District President I often receive the blessing of hearing or experiencing mission stories. Recently I was able to attend the public launch of Cypress Chapel Lutheran Mission. Saturday
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Potatoes and Prayers
Several new communities are being reached with the Gospel of Jesus in the Rio Grande Valley through a variety of mission outreach efforts. One involves potatoes—yes, you read correctly: spuds,
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I Believe that God Made Me and All Preachers…
“I Believe that God Made Me and All Preachers…” …to misquote Martin Luther. Of course, Luther’s famous words of explanation to the First Article of the Apostles’ Creed read: “I
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“HE Was Famous Like Elvis”
“I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” Luke
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Do New Churches Really Reach New People?
A few years ago, I sat down with the manager of the athletic complex we hoped to use as our first worship venue. He asked me, “So, why do you
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