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October 2025

October 02, 2025

How to Handle Sermon Pushback on Social Justice Issues

Here are tips and suggestions for responding to sermon pushback when addressing social issues in...

September 2025

September 21, 2025

Flipping the Script on the Parable of the Dishonest Manager

Jesus’s parable of the dishonest manager in Luke 16:1-13 isn’t what it seems. Its economic...

September 18, 2025

Clergy Stress & Resilience in a Divided America: 2025 Survey

New survey reveals rising clergy stress amid political polarization. Discover how pastors find resilience, support...

May 2025

May 30, 2025

Christian Clergy Speaking at Protests: Advice and Tips

Christian clergy speaking at protests have a unique role and opportunity to use their prophetic...

April 2025

April 21, 2025

Legacy of Pope Francis Galvanizes Environmental Movement

The poetic timing of the death of Pope Francis between Easter and Earth Day is...

April 14, 2025

Ministering through Climate Grief: An Earth Day Reflection

If Earth Day 2025 feels sad and ominous to you, you're not alone. Here’s how...

April 02, 2025

8 Lessons for Preachers from Cory Booker, Historic Speech

Preachers can learn important lessons from Senator Cory Booker and his speech that made history...

March 2025

March 11, 2025

Their God is Their Gullet: Philippians 3:17-4:1

Their god is their gullet; their gullet is their god. What Philippians 3:12-4:1 teaches about...

March 07, 2025

Trump Comes for the Trees: A Furious, Faithful Lament

Trump comes for the trees by ordering the ecocide of 280 million acres of forests....

February 2025

February 19, 2025

ELCA is Obeying in Advance in Its Capitulation to Trump

The ELCA is obeying in advance by refusing to join a multifaith lawsuit defending churches...

February 12, 2025

5 Tips for Clergy to Survive the Riptide of Trump 2.0

Ministry since the inauguration has felt like a riptide for many clergy. Here are five...

February 04, 2025

How to Love Your Enemies, Even Fascists & Tech Bro Oligarchs

“Love your enemies” sounds naïve when dealing with fascists, tech bros & oligarchs. But this...

February 02, 2025

Do Not Be Overcome by Evil: Biblical Wisdom When Attacked

Paul of Tarsus told the early Christians, “Do not be overcome by evil.” How can...

January 2025

January 29, 2025

ANNOUNCING: National Preaching Survey Launched

My team and I have launched a national preaching survey on ministry, preaching, and social...

January 28, 2025

Immigration Ministry – 8 Things Churches Should Do in 2025

Immigration ministry in 2025 has changed drastically since the inauguration. Here’s a list of 8...

January 27, 2025

Mercy Plea by Bishop Budde Mirrors 3 Bold Biblical Women

Think Bishop Budde was audacious in her plea for mercy to the president? There are...

January 25, 2025

11 Lessons for Preachers from Bishop Budde’s Sermon

Bishop Budde’s sermon for the Inauguration Prayer Service models effective prophetic preaching. Let’s break it...

January 20, 2025

Poetry to Resist Fascism? Hannah Arendt Shows the Way

Hannah Arendt is best known as a political theorist who explained Nazi totalitarianism and evil....

December 2024

December 03, 2024

20 Things Clergy & Churches Can Do to Prepare for 2025

Many are feeling anxious from the 2024 election and what lies ahead. Here are 20...

November 2024

November 19, 2024

Should I Stay or Go? Post-Election Clergy Soul-Searching

I’m seeing a lot of clergy soul-searching following the 2024 U.S. election. Here are things...

November 11, 2024

Why Did God Allow This to Happen? Post-election Theodicy

Why did God allow this to happen? Maybe that's not the most helpful question post-election....

November 07, 2024

Preaching After the 2024 Election: Sermon & Ministry Tips

Are you a pastor feeling gut-punched by the election results? Here are tips, encouragement &...

November 04, 2024

4 Faithful Post-Election Messages for Clergy & Congregations

How can ministers talk with their congregations after the election? Here are 4 post-election biblical, theological,...

October 2024

October 29, 2024

Love Your Neighbor: Vote! Sermon Ideas, Mark 12:28-34

Love your neighbor: vote! Here are sermon ideas for Mark 12:28-34, just two days before...

October 29, 2024

Voting, Elections, All Saints Sunday: Preaching John 11

Voting and elections must matter to people of faith. If you're preaching All Saints Sunday...

October 27, 2024

4 Nations: Lafayette Marching Band Brings the Fire!

Lafayette High School Marching Band's award-winning 2024 show 4 Nations brings the fire and mirrors...

October 17, 2024

“Love Your Neighbor” Includes God’s Creation

“Love your neighbor” includes God’s Creation. Honoring Creation shows love for God and for our neighbors...

October 16, 2024

Election Season Sermon Ideas for Mark 10:46-52, Oct. 27

Here are election season sermon ideas using Gentle, Invitational, and Robust approaches for Mark 10:46-52,...

October 16, 2024

Preaching Reformation Sunday, Election Season: John 8:31-36

Here are election season sermon ideas using Gentle, Invitational, and Robust approaches for Reformation Sunday.

October 05, 2024

Are People Quiet Quitting Trump?

Are the never-ending lies, crimes, scandals, hateful rhetoric, and Project 2025 leading to people quiet...