Creating a new hymnal is never easy.
Author: Pastor Ken
Ken Ranos serves as the pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, IN, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He blogs at https://ecumenicallife.com/ .
Why “Bound Conscience” Is a Lie
Because we know what those words mean. We know what policies and ideologies that phrase protects. And we know it's not us.
Pastoral Does Not Mean Anemic: An Open Letter
You are right in that the Grand Jury indictments, specifically the lack of indictments, has caused great stress and fear and anger in the church. I commend you for attempting to pastorally care for the church. Unfortunately, your letter doesn't do that.
Lord, to Whom Shall We Go?
It's not all that surprising that people are turning to conspiracy theories for meaning. In an age where most sources of expert authority--teachers, doctors, scientists, lawyers, religious leaders--are increasingly viewed as anywhere from unreliable to outright evil, figuring out who to trust can be a difficult choice.
My Work Here Is Not Finished
Content Warning: September 11, injury, death
Living an Ecumenical Life 