Innovator Learning Academy

by | Oct 27, 2021 | Bishop's Writings

“Thus, I make it my ambition to proclaim the good news, not where Christ has already been named, so that I do not build on someone else’s foundation, but as it is written, “Those who have never been told of him shall see, and those who have never heard of him shall...

Ordination Anniversaries

by | Oct 18, 2021 | Bishop's Writings

In the Letter to the Romans 10:14-15, St. Paul writes, “But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? And how are they to...

Lutheran Disaster Response

by | Oct 11, 2021 | Bishop's Writings

“In all this I have given you an example that by such work we must support the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, for he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). Lutheran Disaster Response: Faith into Action In Acts chapter...

Conference of Bishops

by | Oct 7, 2021 | Bishop's Writings

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, “The one who is righteous will live...

Lord God, You Have Called Your Servants

by | Sep 29, 2021 | Bishop's Writings

I want to thank everyone who helped with and participated in last week’s virtual Synod Assembly. Thank you for your many kind and encouraging words. As I shared in the opening words of my homily, “though we long to gather for a Synod Assembly in person, gathering...

Synod Assembly

by | Sep 20, 2021 | Bishop's Writings

As we prepare for Friday evening’s Synod Assembly during this season of Pentecost, we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit who draws us to the promise of new life in the Crucified and Risen Jesus. And this promise grounds us in the truth that there is nothing that...