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Joy as Resistance
By: Angela Williams Gorrell Hope: more caught, than taught. Audacious. Maybe to some, foolish. Seeing what’s not here yet. A way forward,...
The Moses Project
Nov 12, 20243 min read
Faith is Not Neutral: Making the Case for Addressing Social Issues in Preaching
Leah D. Schade Editor’s Note: This article includes excerpts from the author's book, Preaching and Social Issues: Tools and Tactics for...
The Moses Project
Oct 24, 20245 min read
Pastoral Imagination for Stepping into the Gaps
When Debbie received a call to serve a church on the Iron Range for her internship, she got a lot more and a lot less than she bargained...
The Moses Project
Aug 20, 20247 min read
Getting to Wellbeing in Pastoral Leadership
In December 2023, I had the honor of speaking, as a clergy exemplar, with a cohort of pastoral leaders who participated in The Moses...
The Moses Project
Feb 6, 20243 min read
The Importance of Joy and Saying Yes
Author: Dr. Angela Williams Gorrell For where we were, the carnitas tacos were surprisingly delicious. I grabbed another one and tried to...
The Moses Project
Jan 22, 20244 min read
Three Approaches to Preaching the Parable of the Bridesmaids, Matt. 25:1-13
Author: The Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade I’m currently working on a book tentatively titled, Preaching and Social Issues: Tools and Tactics...
The Moses Project
Oct 17, 20235 min read
The Spiritual Work of Honoring our Losses and Grief by Eileen Campbell-Reed
My pastor Rev. April Baker and I recently preached a dialogue sermon. It was part of a series on facing transitions in our congregation....
The Moses Project
Aug 15, 20234 min read
What Artificial Intelligence Is Not by Rev. Dr. Russ Lackey
Recently, the world was introduced to artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbots. As the campus pastor at a church-related university and an...
The Moses Project
May 2, 20233 min read
Worship in Action featuring Dale Schley of Wabasso, MN
Dale Schley, previous Moses Pastor participant and pastor of Peace Lutheran in Ruthton, MN created an Alcoholics Anonymous themed worship...
The Moses Project
Apr 11, 20237 min read
Formed from the Dust & Life-Giving Breath by Rev. Arlyn Rusche- Active Faith Introvert
Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return When you think of dust, you think of dirt. When you think of dirt, you think of...
The Moses Project
Mar 23, 20232 min read
Get Informed, Build Cred and Trust with Famers in Your Congregation by Rev. Grant Woodley
Here’s a list of ideas to help pastors get informed and build trust and credibility with the farmers in their community. If you try Rev....
The Moses Project
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Ecclesiastes: Preaching and Teaching Hope on the Edge of Orthodoxy by Dr. Trisha Wheelock
Dr. Wheelock was recently published in theological journal of Word and World. You can find her article in Volume 43, Number 1 of the...
The Moses Project
Feb 25, 20231 min read
Chaplain's Corner: Advent Reflection by Rev. Andrea Severson
In the midst of Advent, I’ve been reflecting on what this season of expectation is all about. As we recount the stories of all that led...
The Moses Project
Dec 29, 20223 min read
A Word for the Moses Project from The Rev. Dr. Angela Williams Gorrell
In Ezra 3, the temple is being rebuilt. Some people are rejoicing because they are excited for what is to come. Some people are weeping...
The Moses Project
Nov 15, 20223 min read
Chaplain’s Corner by Rev. Andrea Severson, LMHC, MDiv
Many years ago, I was gifted a copy of Macrina Wiederkehr’s book, Seasons of the Heart. In her reflection, “The Sacrament of Letting Go,”...
The Moses Project
Nov 8, 20223 min read
5 Tips for Talking About Social Issues in “Brittle” Congregations by The Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade
I’ve been conducting studies on U.S. clergy and congregations since 2017 to research attitudes about ministry, social issues, and...
The Moses Project
Oct 25, 20224 min read
Conflict Is Your Friend by Rev. Grant Woodley
Luke 12:51 “Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division!” This saying from Jesus is...
The Moses Project
Oct 18, 20223 min read
Dead Calm (Mark 4:35-41) a Sermon from Rev. Sarah Ciavarri
Grace and peace be yours from God our Creator and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. What will this time be? This Moses Project in...
The Moses Project
Oct 4, 20225 min read
I am a Rural Pastor by Rev. Linda McPeak of La Crosse, WI
Greetings Moses Project! I am currently serving as Chaplain/Campus Pastor to Eagle Crest Communities in La Crosse, Wisconsin. With ten...
The Moses Project
Aug 24, 20222 min read
I am a Rural Pastor by Rev. Scotty Ray of Oshkosh, NE
My congregations: I serve St. Mark’s Lutheran in Oshkosh, NE and Berea Lutheran in rural Chappell, NE (both ELCA parishes). Years at this...
The Moses Project
Jul 5, 20222 min read
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