Embracing the Word, Reaching the World

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Embracing the CLB Identity for Mission (Pt 3) Mar 06, 2019

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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) →

Embracing the CLB Identity for Mission (Pt 2) Feb 28, 2019

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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.

Embracing the CLB Identity for Mission (Pt 1) Feb 22, 2019

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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.

Youth Ministry for the Long Haul (w/ Big Al) Jan 17, 2019

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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.

What Is the CLB? A conversation with Dr. Eugene Boe Jan 04, 2019

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2018 A. A. Pedersen Lectureship – Session 4 Nov 19, 2018

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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.

2018 A. A. Pedersen Lectureship – Session 3 Nov 19, 2018

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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.

2018 A. A. Pedersen Lectureship – Session 2 Nov 19, 2018

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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.

2018 A. A. Pedersen Lectureship – Session 1 Nov 19, 2018

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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 →

Ministering to Millennials Nov 01, 2018

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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.