Embracing the Word, Reaching the World

In this episode, Dr. Brad Pribbenow is joined by Daniel Berge (co-host of EWRW Podcast; Professor of NT) and Dr. Gaylan Mathiesen (Professor of Missions and Evangelism) to discuss the three presentations given by them at the 2020 LBS J-Term (January 2020). It’s an engaging discussion that explores and applies their presentations to the ministry … Continue reading Ep 34 – Roundtable on Evangelistic Engagement Presentations →

This podcast presents Dr. Gaylan Mathiesen’s lecture from the 2020 LBS J-Term detailing the 5th century missionary work of Patrick among the Irish/Celtic people.

In this podcast, Dr. Daniel Berge considers the NT’s teaching on evangelistic engagement. This presentation is taken from the 2020 LBS J-Term.

With this podcast, we begin a 4-part series based on presentations from the 2020 LBS J-Term. In this first presentation, Dr. Brad Pribbenow (Dean of LBS and Professor OT) explores the motivation, movement, and methods of evangelistic engagement in the Old Testament.

Dr. Brad Pribbenow is joined by three guests for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion of the 2019 J-Term seminar on “Ministry to Millennials” by Greg Anderson. Roundtable guests include Rev. Alan Johnson (Sr. Pastor, Regeneration Church, Sammammish, WA), Rev. Jason Lang (Sr. Pastor, Word of Life LBC, LeSueur, MN), and Josiah Militzer (Youth Director, Oakhill … Continue reading Ep 30 – Ministry to Millennials Roundtable →

This is the final portion (3 of 3) of Greg Anderson’s 2019 J-Term Presentation entitled “Ministry to Millennials.” In this installment, Greg offers eight “moves” the church can make to more effectively engage and minister to millennial individuals. At the end of this session is a short Q&A with some of our J-Term attendees.

This is part two of a three-part presentation given by Greg Anderson at the Lutheran Brethren Seminary’s 2019 J-Term. In this podcast, Greg discusses some of the unique needs and characteristics of the millennial generation and how the Church can better understand and minister to this generation.

This is part 1 of a 3-part presentation by Greg Anderson (president, Inspiration Point Christian Camp and Retreat Center) given at the 2019 LB Seminary J-Term. In this session, Greg sketches a picture of the millennials compared to previous generations.

In this episode, Dr. Pribbenow and Dr. Berge talk with Rev. Michael Hussey about the unique mentoring relationship his church in Sidney, MT has with LBS students and graduates.

In this podcast, Dr. Pribbenow and Dr. Berge sit down with the seven 2019 LBS graduates to discuss their experiences and ministry preparation at Lutheran Brethren Seminary.   Note: the volume of individual speakers may be low. The listener may need to adjust the volume on their device accordingly.

In this third and final part of Dr. Boe’s 2019 J-Term presentations, he helps us consider what from our denomination’s history needs to be recaptured and allowed to inform our current and future ministry as a church family.   We welcome your feedback to this series of podcasts. If you would like to send in … Continue reading Embracing the CLB Identity for Mission (Pt 3) →

In this 2nd part of Dr. Eugene Boe’s 2019 J-Term presentation, he explores some of the convictions which led to the founding of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren in 1900, including what makes our tradition unique among other church bodies.

This episode contains part one of a three-part presentation given by Dr. Eugene Boe entitled, “Embracing the CLB Identity for Mission.” These presentations were given at the 2019 Lutheran Brethren Seminary J-Term.

Long-time youth worker, Allen Aase (aka, Big Al), sits down with Brad and Daniel to share best practices and lessons learned from his many years in youth ministry.

Session 4: Dialogical Preaching This session will examine in greater detail the contemporary trend of dialogical preaching. Pastors will consider the theology that guides this style of preaching and then examine a wide variety of ways in which dialogical preaching can foster a more vibrant ministry of the word in a congregation.

Session 3: Transformational Preaching — Narrative This session will examine in greater detail the contemporary trend of narrative preaching. We will consider the development of a storied sermon moving from the art of reading the stories of Scripture to the art of preaching them.

Session 2: Kerygmatic Preaching This session will examine in greater detail the art of integrating law and gospel into preaching. We will consider contemporary challenges to law/gospel proclamation and the fundamentals that guide our proclamation of Christ.

Session 1: An Overview of Recent Trends in Preaching This session will offer an overview of the varied practices of contemporary preaching: confessional preaching; kerygmatic preaching; transformational preaching; and dialogical preaching. Using a sample text, preachers will see what a sermon would look like in each of four different types of preaching and consider both … Continue reading 2018 A. A. Pedersen Lectureship – Session 1 →

In this episode, we visit with Greg Anderson, president of Inspiration Point Christian Retreat Center (Clitheral, MN). Greg has worked with young adults for nearly 30 years, and shares his insights on the millennial generation and how to best minister to them.

In this episode, Dr. Pribbenow and Dr. Berge sit down with Dr. Ryan Nilsen, pastor of Praise Christian Fellowship and Executive Director of Fifth Act Church Planting, and discuss a class he just finished teaching at LBS called “Church Planting and Revitalization.” In this discussion we briefly recap the class as we also talk about … Continue reading Follow Up to Church Planting and Revitalization Class →

This is the first podcast in a periodic series we’re calling the “five foot shelf” series. In this episode we consider foundational book resources that every pastor/preacher should have on his (five-foot) shelf of resources. Dr. Pribbenow and Dr. Berge consider resources for the beginner, novice, and (still in need of a refresh) seasoned preacher. … Continue reading The Five Foot Shelf: Preaching Resources →

There may be few topics that strike equal amounts of excitement in NEW seminary students, and guilt in GRADUATED seminary students, than the use of the Bible’s original languages, In this episode of EWRW, Dr. Pribbenow and Dr. Berge explain why knowing and using the original languages is important, and offer some practical suggestions on … Continue reading Sharpening (and Using) the Original Languages in Ministry →

In this final episode of our “Worship Essentials” series, Dr. Berge and Dr. Pribbenow discuss issues of music evaluation and selection. They end with a few suggestions for how to foster strong singing in your congregation.

This is episode 3 of 4 on this topic of the Essentials of Worship. Building on the foundation of the first two episodes, Dr. Pribbenow and Dr. Berge discuss elements of a worship and how to organize them in a way that reflects thoughtful and theological purposes.

This is episode 2 of 4 on the “Essentials of Worship” series. Dr. Daniel Berge and Dr. Brad Pribbenow continue with a discussion of the role and function of the Word of God in our word-centered worship gatherings. They also discuss thoughts on incorporating a Law-Gospel order to a worship service.

This episode is the first of four podcasts which take on the topic of worship. Dr. Brad Pribbenow and Dr. Daniel Berge dialogue about the meaning and significance of the church’s gathered worship being word-centered.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ryan Nilsen, CLB pastor and Executive Director of 5th Act Church Planting (an affiliate organization of the CLB) to discuss a new summer course Dr. Nilsen will be teaching at LBS called “Church Planting and Revitalization.”

I’m joined this session by Dan Venberg, Mission Mobilizer and Recruiter for Lutheran Brethren International Mission (LBIM), as we discuss LBIM’s mission work and the crucial role of LB Seminary in that mission work.

In this podcast, we interview Professor Nate Oldenkamp to discuss his research and teaching contributions to the goal of forming pastors who are healthy, resilient, and fruitful in ministry. We discuss the challenges of this task and describe the unique sequence of Supervised Ministry Education (SME) courses developed at LBS to address this need.

In this interview with Dr. David Veum, President of Lutheran Brethren Seminary, we discuss the Church’s role in affirming God’s call for ministry, and how the Seminary works with the Church to equip and return trained pastors back into the harvest field.

An interview with three LBS students who recently returned from a seminary “mission vision” trip to Taiwan where they met Lutheran Brethren missionaries and saw first-hand what their ministry looks like. The students share their main take-away from their experience and how this experience will enhance their future pastoral ministry.

In this interview, Dr. Daniel Berge shares his journey to LBS, discussing how his background in ancient Mediterranean studies enhances his understanding and teaching of the NT as the living Word.

Dr. Gaylan Mathiesen, professor of mission and evangelism at Lutheran Brethren Seminary, joins us today for an interview in which we process the content of this year’s J-Term Conference. Topics include a discussion of the place of the church in an increasingly secular western culture.