I had the honor of preaching on August 16, 2015, for the third time at my home congregation, Ascension Lutheran in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The texts for the sermon were John 6:51-58 and Ephesians 5:15-20. Grace and peace to you from God our Father and
This is a talk I gave at BadgerTEC 43. TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) is a 3 day weekend retreat for teenagers. There are TEC weekends all over the country, and BadgerTEC hosts weekends twice a year throughout south-eastern Wisconsin. This
I’m currently a candidate for ordained ministry in the ELCA, and a seminary student. This is the third and final section of my ELCA Candidacy Endorsement essay. Read part 1, and part 2. Endorsement Essay Part 3 Prompt 2: Faithful Living (2011-2013): Reflect on your personal,
I’m currently a candidate for ordained ministry in the ELCA, and a seminary student. This is part 2 of my ELCA Candidacy Endorsement essay. Click here to read part 1. Endorsement Essay Part 2 Prompt 2: Faithfulness to the Church’s Confession (2011-2013): Give
ELCA Endorsement Essay Background I’m currently going through the ELCA candidacy process to become a rostered leader in the church. The first step in candidacy is entrance, which includes an interview with a synodical candidacy committee, a psychological evaluation, and an entrance essay.