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July 2026

July 14, 2026

Making Space for Eco-Grief—and Hope—in Your Church

Help your church make space for eco-grief and hope through practices of lament, testimony, and...

June 2026

June 30, 2026

VBS Murder Skit: When a Church Teaches Children Violence

A pastoral critique of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church’s VBS devil-murder skit and why teaching children...

June 14, 2026

Cancer Alley Prophets: Jeremiah 20, Matthew 10

Discover how modern-day environmental prophets in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ are standing up to polluting industries.

June 12, 2026

10 Books to Address Christian Nationalism in Your Church

Need resources to address Christian nationalism? These 10 books offer pastors tools for preaching, teaching,...

January 2026

January 28, 2026

Clergy, Prepare for ICE: Guidance from Minnesota Pastors

Minnesota pastors urge U.S. clergy to prepare now for ICE incursions. Their wisdom and experience...

December 2025

December 30, 2025

Taboo Topics Mainline Preachers Will Likely Avoid in 2026

National survey of mainline preachers indicates that abortion, guns, and Israel/Palestine are among the likely...

December 21, 2025

Top 10 Social Issues in Mainline Protestant Sermons, 2024-25

Study shows race, economic issues, and environment topped list of social issues for U.S. mainline...

October 2025

October 31, 2025

75th Anniversary Sermon, Reformation Lutheran, Media, PA

I was honored to preach for the 75th Anniversary of the first church I served...

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 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...

January 2025

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...

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 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,...

August 2024

August 28, 2024

What Clergy Can Say (and Not Say) During the Election Season

Many clergy wonder what they can and can’t say in their preaching and teaching during...

November 2023

November 20, 2023

Aziraphale’s Choice: The Tragic Theology & Ecclesiology of Good Omens

From my perspective as a church insider, Aziraphale’s choice reflects the tragic theology and ecclesiology...

November 09, 2023

Christ the King Sunday Counters Christian Nationalism

Why should a congregation celebrate Christ the King Sunday? It’s one way to push back...

October 2023

October 15, 2023

How to Honor Veterans and Military Personnel at Church – Appropriately, Compassionately

A church can honor veterans and current military personnel in a ways that are appropriate...

September 2023

September 04, 2023

End the NDA in the Church: ‘Confidentiality’ is a Cover for Toxic Secrets

Some churches and denomination use a non-disclosure agreements (NDA) to silence clergy and congregants. It's...

August 2023

August 05, 2023

Review of Rev. Kenneth Wheeler’s US: The Resurrection of American Terror

Rev. Kenneth Wheeler, a Black ELCA pastor & elder stateman of the church, has written...

July 2023

July 24, 2023

Gleaning Divine Abundance: Isaiah 55:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21

God invites us to participate in gleaning divine abundance from the Earth so that all...

June 2023

June 29, 2023

The Big Red, White, and Blue in the Room: A Sermon about Deliberating the Flag in Church

What if the U.S. flag showed up at a church Bible study ? “The Big...

June 28, 2023

This Flag Has Legs: A Sermon Inviting Dialogue about Flag Placement in Church

The sermon "This Flag Has Legs" invites dialogue for listening to conflicting ideas and meanings...

June 26, 2023

Supply Preacher’s Checklist: Being Prepared to Guest Preach and Lead Worship

Here’s some guidance and a Supply Preacher’s Checklist for leading worship as a guest preacher. Preparation...

June 17, 2023

Prophets Fighting for Environmental Justice: Preaching Ideas for Jer. 20, Matt. 10

Faith leaders in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” show what it takes to stand against polluting industries...

June 08, 2023

U.S. Flag in the Church? Preaching on Patriotic Holidays

It's bad theology to believe the U.S. flag has a place in a worship space....

June 07, 2023

Flagging the Flag – Idolatry and Freedom: Preaching Exodus 20:1-6

Preaching around patriotic holidays is a difficult challenge. "Flagging the Flag -- Idolatry and Freedom"...

April 2023

April 10, 2023

Sierra Pacific Synod Council Must Apologize, Restore Rev. Nelson Rabell-González

On April 15, Sierra Pacific Synod Council will vote on issuing an apology & returning...

February 2023

February 27, 2023

Countering the Anti-Semitism of Christian Nationalism: Genesis 12:1-4

Christians must speak out against anti-Semitism. A sermon on Genesis 12:1-4a can help counter Christian...

February 21, 2023

Countering the Temptations of Christian Nationalism: Matthew 4:1-11

The temptations Satan offers Jesus are strikingly similar to the temptations of Christian Nationalism. How...