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...
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The Moses Project
- Aug 15
- 4 min
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
- May 2
- 3 min
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
- Apr 11
- 7 min
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
- Mar 23
- 2 min
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 14
- 2 min
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
- Feb 25
- 1 min
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
- Dec 29, 2022
- 3 min
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
- Nov 15, 2022
- 3 min
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 8, 2022
- 3 min
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
- Oct 25, 2022
- 4 min
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 18, 2022
- 3 min
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 4, 2022
- 5 min
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
- Aug 24, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Jul 5, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Jun 23, 2022
- 2 min
I am a Rural Pastor by Rev. Laura Overbo of Volga, SD
My congregations: I currently serve First Lutheran of Volga, SD and am interim pastor at Estelline, SD and Toronto, SD. Years at this...
The Moses Project
- Jun 16, 2022
- 3 min
I am a Rural Pastor by Rev. Bill Dodd of Almont, ND
My congregations: My name is Bill Dodd. I serve as pastor of the Sims-Almont Lutheran Parish. It is composed of two congregations, the...
The Moses Project
- Jun 9, 2022
- 2 min
I am a Rural Pastor by Rev. Brooke Apple Phelps of Hoople, ND
My congregation: First Lutheran Church in Hoople, ND Years at this call: 5 years (Since June 1st, 2017) What I love about my call: The...
The Moses Project
- Jun 9, 2022
- 3 min
"Enoughness" by Rev. Andrea Severson, Moses Project Chaplain
Pastoral ministry is complicated. It requires those who serve to know at least a little bit about a whole lot of different things. While...
The Moses Project
- Jun 2, 2022
- 3 min
I am a Rural Pastor by Rev. Russ Lambert of Turtle Lake, ND
I'm a rural pastor. I’ve always served in rural settings. In fact, I even grew up in a rural and small town setting. I currently serve at...
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