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We have been uploading our sermons and readings on video to youtube for a little more than a year. I haven't been particularly concerned about copyright. What interests me more is learning to write scripts, act…"
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Mission/Service Trips
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Brugge Feb 27, 2011.
Should clergy continue to act as an agent of the State by performing marriages? (A Question of Christian Witness)
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Marriage Under Attack --- How Do We Respond?
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Dave Gosse commented on Matthew Dent's blog post Open Letter to Lutheran Bloggers and "New Media" producers.
Matthew Dent posted a blog postOpen Letter to Lutheran Bloggers and "New Media" producers.
Dear Lutheran "New Media" producers. The Internet and World Wide Web are a great tool. What excites me most is the way that these technologies can facilitate the mutual work of the Church between pastors and congregations in ways not possible or at least not as easy before. Unfortunately, the laws and legal machinations of the society we live in can hamper what may otherwise take place. Therefore, I am writing with a request to all bloggers and new media producers. Since it is clear from…See More
Michael Brugge replied to Matthew Dent's discussion Mission/Service Trips"As an Elder who never went on a traveling mission, I tend to favor service activities close to home. I have been convinced that the youth group mission trips have merit, since the group travels together and conducts devotions together along…"
Joseph Taylor replied to Matthew Dent's discussion Mission/Service Trips"There is great value in making a concerted effort to serve others in a new environment, and that translates into living a life of service elsewhere. None of us were lead to the ministry in a vacuum. We did not learn to live in Christian…"
Sandra O. replied to Matthew Dent's discussion Mission/Service Trips"This is largely the reason that Higher Things has not engaged in off-campus "servant events" at our conferences. We have firmly believed that service best takes place within vocation, which for most high school aged people is in their…"
Matthew Dent posted a discussionMission/Service Trips
Many individuals and groups within congregations elect to take time and spend significant amounts of money traveling to various places on mission and service trips that often serve as little more than a cover for taking a vacation. While I'm not entirely against the practice and can see some benefits, I'm curious where this practice originated - and more importantly, how "good, right, and salutary" is this practice? At its base, it seems to me to be little more than modified version of the…See More
Matthew Dent replied to Joseph Taylor's discussion High School Mission/Service/Educational Trip"My apologies... you're right, I probably should have started another thread.
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Matthew Dent replied to Joseph Taylor's discussion High School Mission/Service/Educational Trip"I know it will sound like it, but I truly don't intend this to be a "troll". I'm asking the following questions in all sincerity, because I really want to understand the service/mission trip concept -- because I just…"
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Open Letter to Lutheran Bloggers and "New Media" producers.
Dear Lutheran "New Media" producers.
The Internet and World Wide Web are a great tool. What excites me most is the way that these technologies can facilitate the mutual work of the Church between pastors and congregations in ways not possible or at least not as easy before. Unfortunately, the laws and legal machinations of the society we live in can hamper what may otherwise take place. Therefore, I am writing with a request to all bloggers and new media producers. Since…
ContinuePosted on March 2, 2011 at 9:08am — 1 Comment
"Blessed are You!" (Understanding Matthew 5:1-12)
Greetings in the Name above all names, our revealed Lord, Jesus the Anointed One!
I don't intend to start a debate. I am, however, endeavoring an evangelical understanding of Jesus' words given to us by St. Matthew in the text for this coming Sunday.
To "briefly" summarize my question for consideration: Aside from our fallen nature which doesn't 'hear' the Gospel even when it is clearly preached, and aside from "tradition" and our own rehearsed thinking, (being…
ContinuePosted on January 25, 2011 at 7:20am — 4 Comments
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 9:37pm on March 26, 2008,
Jonathan Huehn said… - Hey Matt. Congrats on the new baby. I read it on the blue news. I hope you and your family are doing well.
- At 4:49pm on March 27, 2008,
Lora Horn said… - Hey congrats on your baby girl!! Can't wait to see her.
- At 8:51am on April 3, 2008, Lora Horn said…
- Terrific! I am so glad. Thrilled to be able to welcome her as a sister in Christ! We were going to ask if Jonathan wanted to spend the night this weekend, but seeing has you'd be out of town, I'm sure it isn't the best time. Maybe in a few weeks (Chris has something going on next week).
- At 5:31am on May 29, 2008,
Phil Augustine said… - Nice picture. Is that what marrying a gal from Michigan does to you??!!?? ;-)
- At 6:43pm on July 6, 2008,
scott schaller said… - Dear Matt. You cannot steal Walther's ID and use it. I call it identity thieft of the ugly kind. Dude, old germanies are scarrrrry. Lets see your real face.
- At 2:01pm on December 11, 2008, Matthew Dent said…
- There... everyone should be happy now... (I still think Walther was better looking...)
- At 10:03pm on December 18, 2008,
Rev. Joshua V. Scheer said… - I like the photo, but Walther was pretty classy. Hey, you should call me or email me if you want to be on the sacred Scheer family Christmas card list... hope all is well
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