This is an exciting time for our organization. As we celebrate what the Lord of the Harvest has done through His tireless servants, Chuck & Cindy, we are counting on the Holy Spirit to lead us into a new season of … (read more)
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” (Matthew 25:23) One of my responsibilities is to … (read more)
We are saved by grace through faith: this wonderful confidence stands at the core of our Lutheran Confessions. Only grace. Only faith. Yet the faith that is “only”… is never alone. “Oh, it is a living, busy, active, mighty thing, … (read more)
“Your servant has nothing there at all,” she said, “except a small jar of olive oil.” (2 Kings 4:2, NIV) In 2 Kings 4 we see a wonderful miracle of God’s provision for a poor widow. After the death of … (read more)
Last month we considered the irreducible core of our Lutheran Confessions: we are saved only, only by grace. But the Confessions say more than this. We are saved by grace – through faith. And only, only through faith. Here again … (read more)
Over the past few months I have written about changes introduced this year in the way that we subsidize and distribute missionary allowances. We will no longer use Estate Funds to directly subsidize allowances, though we will continue to use … (read more)
Last month we introduced the first of four “solas” that beat at the heart of our faith tradition: we teach what we teach, preach what we preach, trust what we trust – because we find it assured in the Word of … (read more)
I have served as Business Manager of the World Mission Prayer League for more than 12 years. I have always enjoyed the end of the year process because it gives us a chance to pause, add up all of the financial activity from the … (read more)
In the project of Christian life and ministry there are many creative ways to wander. Have you noticed? Hierarchical communities may do unity rather well. They look “to the top” – to a single individual, sometimes – for a centering focus and … (read more)
Every organization has something we may call “operating expenses.” Ours include items like basic utilities, maintenance of properties, bank fees, administrative travel, audit fees, postage, printing, participation in church conventions and conferences, and more – expenses that make the organization … (read more)