“Pastors may have a calling, but they may feel overwhelmed with all of the administrative aspects of running a congregation,” said Alicia Vargas, interim dean of PLTS. “We can give them skills and excite them about the possibilities of what they will be able to do.”

Preparing future leaders

Dear friend of ELCA World Hunger, As 2015 comes to a close and we reflect back on our work this year, we are thankful for you and your faithful giving that makes this work possible. Through your gifts to ELCA World Hunger, families gain access to food, water, education and […]

ELCA World Hunger gifts matched dollar-for-dollar

How shall we respond to the stranger knocking at our door? What should our answer be to the plight of the refugee desperate for a safe haven or to the immigrant seeking refuge among us, fleeing violence and poverty in their home country?

The Journal of Lutheran Ethics, November/December 2015

“Over time it’s become known as ‘the little church that could,’” said Karen Leedahl, describing Christ the King Lutheran, a renewing congregation in Sebastian, Fla.

The little church that could

It is significant that the words of the prophets and the yearning of Israel in exile are so prominent in the lessons appointed for this season [of Advent]. The people longed for the Lord to come, to act, to redeem them, to take them home. They lived in Babylon, but their hearts were not there.

2015 Christmas Message from Presiding Bishop Eaton

Our shared Lutheran values have helped bring light to critical issues on Capitol Hill, including those that address hunger, global poverty, caring for creation, and the protection of children.

Congress approves substantial budget agreement

Jesus, the Prince of Peace, brought hope to a troubled world, and we are invited to embody that hope in the troubled world of today.

Peace Not Walls December 2015

In our final issue of 2015, we look at philosophical contributions to the religion-and-science dialogue and specifically dive into content from a conference held earlier this year in Europe on the “Genesis of Concepts and Confrontation of Realities.” This year has been a busy one. It has been filled with […]

Covalence for December 2015