Random Thoughts of an ELCA Congregation's President

Ninja Evangelism

    How does a church grow? Generally, it grows through Word of Mouth. Right now, at New Creation, most of our growth is coming either through the preschool or through our website. As Lutherans, many of us are uncomfortable sharing the Word of God and ta… more »

It's Time to Move On...

    It really is time to move on, but it is so very hard. I write this in the evening, after attending our Sierra Pacific Synod district assembly. Over all it was a really good day, but I was reminded of the “backlash” coming from the  2009 national ELCA… more »

Getting Spiritually Fed

     Spiritually fed? What does that even mean?  Too often when we think about being fed spiritually, we refer to sitting through a sermon. Periodically we hear someone say, "My family and I are not being fed" or "I'm not being fed." This can often code… more »

Why Lutheran?

ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson has been doing a lot of Q&A sessions at conferences and while hosting a series of town hall forums. During one of these he was asked “Why be a Lutheran?” his answer impressed many and has been passed around the in… more »