One thing I have been working on for my DMIN from Portland Seminary are a couple of prototypes for projects. One project I am thinking about creating is a Storytelling Directory. Below is the entry essay and a couple of simple audio storytellings. By no means is this a complete project. Thank you for checking … Continue reading A Storytelling Directory
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Parenting is a Calling
Parenting is a calling. It's a fact. But I could also add parentheses in front of that statement because families come in all shapes and sizes. The parentheses can be (co)parenting, (grand)parenting, or (foster)parenting, and those are callings, too. So when I use the term "Parenting is a calling," please insert a parentheses as necessary. … Continue reading Parenting is a Calling
Unexpected Death
Another death happened today. My friend's dad died. Not by cancer, not by old age, not by overdose. Just life happened, and death is a part of life. But what is so hard about death is that it comes when you are not expecting it. Death can sneak up out of nowhere. Now, I am … Continue reading Unexpected Death
Inside Out Jesus
Have you seen the new Inside Out 2 movie, where Riley turns into a teenager? I loved it so much that I was inspired to write Inside Out Jesus, a confirmation curriculum. But just like Riley's emotions realized it's better to work together. other pastors and youth directors have joined me in writing. The curriculum … Continue reading Inside Out Jesus
Children’s Ministry Offerings 2024-2025
As Family Pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities, I am always cultivating new programming or revising it. We have traditions like 3rd Grade Bibles or First Communion classes, but I also like to try new things to see what works. We are a multisite church, and ministry does not look the same at … Continue reading Children’s Ministry Offerings 2024-2025
What I have learned my first year in a DMIN?
According to Rev. Dr. Len Sweet, my paper resonated with what we are studying in semiotics, church, and culture. Check out what I have learned: Introduction A couple of years ago, I had a semiotic experience in Target with this woman, Ilene. I did not know Ilene, but we shared niceties in the line. Once … Continue reading What I have learned my first year in a DMIN?
Church Family in the Park
People long to belong. (Check out this article.) Parents at church are no different. They want to know other church people! Church is one place that all ages can make friends. Community is one of the reasons a person, or couple, or families join a congregation. Church friends are important to children and youth. By … Continue reading Church Family in the Park
Lemonade Stand Fundraisers
Are you looking for a way for your church kids can have fun serving this summer? Last year at my church, Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities, we started providing Lemonade Stand kits for families to host their own lemonade stand in their community and raise money for My Very Own Bed. (This organization provides … Continue reading Lemonade Stand Fundraisers
VBS: Water Works
Hello Everyone! Vacation Bible School is one of my favorite weeks of the year! I love the messy and gooey fun, the singing of camp songs, and silly skits. VBS is a great tool to reach out to the community, to grow faith, and build friendships. This year, Water Works VBS is all about that: … Continue reading VBS: Water Works
Water Works: Summer Devotional
This summer at Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities, we are all about water! Vacation Bible School is called "Water Works" at the Minneapolis and Minnetonka campuses. (VBS Water Works will soon be a blog post!) VBS stories will cover Creation, Noah's Ark, Jonah, and Naaman. To go deeper into the water stories of the … Continue reading Water Works: Summer Devotional
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