A tale of two confirmation camps, both planned and executed with the best of intentions. One group..

Summer, trauma

We all want to answer an affirmative yes to this question, but even in this mini three-part blog..

General Ministry, race, racism

It might only be June, but fall is right around the corner. After the past year or more of COVID..

Youth Ministry, COVID-19, Coronavirus

In my first blog we talked about language and vocabulary to open our awareness and start the..

General Ministry, race, racism

It’s happened to everyone: you’ve planned a great activity for your children’s ministry group. All..

Children Ministry, Early Childhood Ministry

Siblings in Christ, it’s time for some Sacred Conversations together. Our context and the effects..

Adults Ministry, race, racism

I don’t have to explain to you in the trenches that church planning during a pandemic has been..

Children Ministry, Planning, fall, COVID-19, Coronavirus

I am the pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Becker, Minnesota. Becker is a small community of..

Adults Ministry, race, racism

Is your class in need of a breath of fresh air? How about meeting in the backyard the next time you..

Children Ministry, Summer

Last month, I wrote about ways in which leaders in the church, especially white leaders, can..

Adults Ministry, race, racism