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Here We Stand: Imitating Luther’s Faith
The writer to the Hebrews, in the closing chapter of his book, offered his readers this encouragement: “Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith” (Heb 13:7 NIV). Most likely, he wanted his readers to call to mind those who…
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Letter From the Editor – Five Ways to Support Your Sunday School With Videos
Dear Fellow Workers in God’s Kingdom, It’s no secret that providing Sunday school ministry is challenging for many of our congregations. Finding those who are gifted to teach and are willing to give their time, and convincing parents that this is a worthy priority for them to set as they raise up their children are…
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Five Things With One More Veteran Pastor
FIVE individuals who were instrumental in your development as an educator and why. My dad—he was principal and taught grades 6-8 at St. Paul Lutheran School in South Haven, MI. Watching him in action and his dedication to ministry taught me a lot about what teaching was all about. Prof. Mike Hein at MLS taught…
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The Emperor’s Dilemma: Should Luther Be Given a Hearing?
The leaders of the Holy Roman Empire would be meeting in Germany a few short weeks after Pope Leo X had excommunicated Luther. Emperor Charles V, the twenty-year-old who had just begun his reign in Germany in October 1520, arrived in Worms in early January 1521. Elector Frederick of Saxony, whose territory included Wittenberg, met…
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Five Things With Another Veteran Pastor
FIVE resources (books, blogs, YouTube videos, websites, articles) you’d recommend for educators who teach adults. Book: 50 Strategies to Boost Cognitive Engagement by Rebecca Stobaugh I recently purchased this book and am happy that I did. Although written for those who teach secular subjects, the book gives examples of various learning activities that could be used in…
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Letter From the Editor – An Event Worth Remembering
Dear Brothers, Shepherds of the flocks God has put into your care: Anniversaries are worth remembering and celebrating. They remind us of blessings God has given us and provide opportunities to praise the one who gives all good gifts.Few events in history have impacted the church more than what took place five hundred years ago…
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