A New Call

Those of you who have been following my journey through seminary know that I had delayed my entry into the ELCA call process until a few months ago, and that since then, I have been in conversation with the Bishop of the Northern Great Lakes synod. We've made a few visits to the area and … Continue reading A New Call

What Fraternity Life Did For Me

During my last year at my university, I joined a fraternity. Shocking, right? That's what they all thought, too. Phi Beta had tried to recruit me for years, and I joke that the only reason I joined was that I ran out of excuses not to join. And so, in the autumn of 2007, seven … Continue reading What Fraternity Life Did For Me

The Lord’s Prayer Lie

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trail and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, … Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer Lie

Assignment Update

More news! I have heard from my Bishop, who has informed me that I have been assigned to my home synod, the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the ELCA. There is a chance, depending on how conversations go, that I could be released to another synod in the region, but right now, Metro Chicago is where … Continue reading Assignment Update

Life Changes

Personal update! Though I haven't talked about her much in this blog, I have been dating a wonderful woman, Debbie, for over four years now. A week and a half ago, I gave her a ring and asked her to marry me--and she said yes! I am now an engaged man, and excited to be … Continue reading Life Changes