By: Angela Williams Gorrell Hope: more caught, than taught. Audacious. Maybe to some, foolish. Seeing what’s not here yet. A way forward,...

Leah D. Schade Editor’s Note: This article includes excerpts from the author's book, Preaching and Social Issues: Tools and Tactics for...

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...

In December 2023, I had the honor of speaking, as a clergy exemplar, with a cohort of pastoral leaders who participated in The Moses...

Author: Dr. Angela Williams Gorrell For where we were, the carnitas tacos were surprisingly delicious. I grabbed another one and tried to...

Author: The Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade I’m currently working on a book tentatively titled, Preaching and Social Issues: Tools and Tactics...

My pastor Rev. April Baker and I recently preached a dialogue sermon. It was part of a series on facing transitions in our congregation....

Recently, the world was introduced to artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbots. As the campus pastor at a church-related university and an...

Dale Schley, previous Moses Pastor participant and pastor of Peace Lutheran in Ruthton, MN created an Alcoholics Anonymous themed worship...

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...

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....

Dr. Wheelock was recently published in theological journal of Word and World. You can find her article in Volume 43, Number 1 of the...

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...

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...

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,”...

I’ve been conducting studies on U.S. clergy and congregations since 2017 to research attitudes about ministry, social issues, and...

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...

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...

Greetings Moses Project! I am currently serving as Chaplain/Campus Pastor to Eagle Crest Communities in La Crosse, Wisconsin. With ten...

My congregations: I serve St. Mark’s Lutheran in Oshkosh, NE and Berea Lutheran in rural Chappell, NE (both ELCA parishes). Years at this...