This is an unprecedented time. Yet we hold fast to the promises of Jesus Christ to be with us always, even in times of disruption and crisis. We can get through this together. Each episode, an experienced practitioner or thought leader will open a conversation about a crucial ministry topic in the face of physical distancing, working from home, and financial uncertainty.
A rural two-point parish and other churches joined together to collaborate and innovate in response to the pandemic. Listen in for how they managed internet challenges and more.
Ryan Panzer, author of the upcoming "Grace and Gigabytes: Being Church in a Tech-Shaped Culture" shares how to continue online ministry.
Alicia Granholm discusses what the virtual landscape is like for ministry.
Grace Duddy Pomroy (director of the Stewardship Leaders Program at Luther Seminary) provides a powerful series of images for talking about money and stewardship during a crisis.
Rev. Chris Steubing (pastor of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota) discusses mission and missional communities.
Dr. Beverly Wallace ( ordained Lutheran clergywoman and the Associate Professor of Congregation and Community Care at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota) takes a closer look at death, distance, and resurrection.
Don Samuels (member of the boards of Luther Seminary, Twin Cities Rise, The Trust for Public Lands and The Center for Action and Contemplation) reflects on his leadership story, growing up in Jamaica, and immigrating to the US.
Join digital pastor Mark Brandt (Lutheran Church of Hope, West Des Moines, Iowa) as he shares his story of growing a digital community and worship service with surprising and helpful insights.
Join therapist Mark Sundby (LeaderWise, Twin Cities, MN) for advice on self-care and resilience in the face of the current pandemic.
Join spiritual director Zanny Johnson (True Place Spiritual Direction) in a discussion about deep listening and spiritual practices for connection in these changing times.
Presenters Dawn Alitz (Luther Seminary) and Pastor Deb Stehlin ( Lutheran Church, Grace Lutheran Church, Apple Valley, Minnesota) shared their insights and ideas for worship during Holy Week. Deb keyed in on points of proclamation in extraordinary circumstances, and more than 150 participants shared thoughts in chat, breakout rooms, and via a shared Google doc titled Holy Week worship and ideas.
Ben McDonald Coltvet (Luther Seminary) and Pastor Joy McDonald Coltvet (Christ on Capitol Hill Lutheran Church, St. Paul, Minnesota) shared their experience and insights gained in the last week at Christ on Capitol Hill. They discussed hosting worship online in a variety of modes (Facebook Live, Zoom, Facebook Watch Party), and also talked about the opportunities of gathering people to build community (including coffee hour and game night) in this time of physical distancing.
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