Lutheran Partners

A bimonthly magazine of the ELCA for ordained and lay leaders

 
Lutheran Partners is a bimonthly magazine of the ELCA that connects those serving in the public ministries of the ELCA by publishing the voices of real people doing real ministry in the real world. It is part of the Vocation and Education unit of the ELCA.

Real People doing Real Ministry in the Real World
Navigating Worship: Currents of Change over a Generation by Martin Seltz


Navigating Worship: Currents of Change over a Generation by Martin Seltz
Our author examines several “currents of change” in our practice of worship, especially those shaped by the heart, choices, and mission.

Scriptures in Use: a 25-Year Journey by Paul Lutz


Scriptures in Use: a 25-Year Journey by Paul Lutz
From Word and Witness to the Book of Faith Initiative, and from learning styles to the impact of the digital world, here’s how this church has kept its focus on teaching the Scriptures to adults in the last quarter century.

Confirmation Ministry: A Lifelong Baptismal Journey by Dennis Bonikowske


Confirmation Ministry: A Lifelong Baptismal Journey by Dennis Bonikowske
The author reflects on his own confirmation day and subsequent journey of faith as he identifies essential aspects of confirmation ministry within the changing church and a changing culture.

The Call Process in the ELCA: The Search for a Better Way by Stanley Meyer
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The Call Process in the ELCA: The Search for a Better Way by Stanley Meyer
The initial steps being taken to improve the the call process for ELCA congregations, rostered leaders, synods, and the churchwide organization.
A Faith Portfolio by Dennis Bonikowske


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A Faith Portfolio by Dennis Bonikowske
A tool borrowed from the world of education, the “faith portfolio” provides an excellent way for confirmands to reflect on their faith journeys.

 

Discerning God’s Creative Presence by Dennis Bonikowske


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Discerning God’s Creative Presence by Dennis Bonikowske
Our author shares various ways to develop a individual’s skill in reflecting on the experience of God’s presence.

Next Issue:
The Challenge of... Valuing Stewardship’s Assets
It is more blessed to give than to receive. This issue is letting our authors examine the blessings — that is, the assets — of stewardship as they focus on the values of estate planning, how this church is handling seminary student debt, a look at environmentally friendly congregations, and mobilizing God’s people for mission.

“Sculpting Stewardship with Kids,” the theme of this issue’s “Written on the Heart” column, includes reflections from authors of how kids are dealing with stewardship. Other features, both print and online, include book, video, and Web leadership resource reviews, Handiwork (our faith-science column). Book End (a photographic feature from the ELCA Archives), an editorial Comment, letters to the editor, and other articles.

Coming January 2009