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This is a forum for those who are worker-priests, and for those who are interested in becoming worker priests.
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Pr. Brad Varvil commented on Rev. Randolph Schnack's group 'Worker Priest Forum'
I confess to having nearly forgotten about the existence of the Wittenberg Trail, in all the hussle and the bustle of life. I was glad to be reminded again.
Out of curiousity, I'd love to hear how all y'all who function in…
Rev. Randolph Schnack replied to Rev. Randolph Schnack's discussion 'Is Being a Worker - Priest a Good Alternative Ministry Path?' in the group Worker Priest Forum
I am not sure I understand. If it is a small congregation, how is it you are their assistant instead of thier pastor??
Rev. Randolph Schnack replied to Rev. Randolph Schnack's discussion 'Is Being a Worker - Priest a Good Alternative Ministry Path?' in the group Worker Priest Forum
Yes, I have found the same problems, and joys.
Randy
Steven Cook replied to Rev. Randolph Schnack's discussion 'Is Being a Worker - Priest a Good Alternative Ministry Path?' in the group Worker Priest Forum
Hello to all on this posting list,
My name is Pastor Steven Cook, and I have been serving as a worker priest since Nov. 1998, for a congregation on an island in S. Puget Sound, while living in Tacoma, WA.
Although we do not see much growth - the…
Pr. Brad Varvil replied to Rev. Randolph Schnack's discussion 'Is Being a Worker - Priest a Good Alternative Ministry Path?' in the group Worker Priest Forum
Good morning,
I think the worker-priest model can be very effective in these situations. I currently serve a small congregation in Tacoma as their assistant, and provide some things that might not otherwise be possible. However, as a worker-priest,…
Worker Priest Forum
This is a forum for those who are worker-priests, and for those who are interested in becoming worker priests.
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Is Being a Worker - Priest a Good Alternative Ministry Path?
I would like to hear from all my brothers on this board regarding thier view of Worker-Priests. Especially with so many older, smaller, lutheran churches... should they just be allowed to die? or should they be served by lay ministers/deacons? or should they be served by ordained pastors? If your answer is that they should be served, rather than being allowed to die, and that they should be served by an ordained pastor. What can be done to help make this possible. I hope that you will take…See More
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Rev. Randolph Schnack replied to Rev. Randolph Schnack's discussion 'Worker-Priest Stories' in the group Worker Priest Forum
An Update:
I have moved about 6 months ago. I am now serving a small congregation in Mena, AR. I am also looking for work for next fall as a certified teacher. I am also currently working as an enumerator for the US Census. I have come to love being…
Rev. Randolph Schnack replied to dan lester's discussion 'Lutherans think daily Mass is a good thing?'
I agree. Your understanding of the Sacrament and its foundational role in the divine service is commendable.
Rev. Schnack
Rev. Randolph Schnack replied to Ryan's discussion 'Flags in Church'
I cannot help but ask if you are any relation to THE Carl Eduard Vehse - The famous, or infamous (depending on your view of Martin Stephan) lutheran lawyer and historian??
Randy
Rev. Randolph Schnack replied to Ryan's discussion 'Flags in Church'
Argument for - Flags, banners, etc are used in churches to TEACH GOD'S TRUTHS. Putting a flag of the nation and the flag of the church can very well serve as a way of reminding people that we do indeed teach the concept of 2 kingdoms.
Argument…
Rev. Randolph Schnack replied to dan lester's discussion 'Lutherans think daily Mass is a good thing?'
Having read all the posts so far, I shall give my opinion on a number of matters brought up.
1. The terms sacrifice and mass - Mass simply means gathering. It is the term used by the church for ages and ages, including the lutheran church during…
Worker Priest Forum
This is a forum for those who are worker-priests, and for those who are interested in becoming worker priests.
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Worker Priest Forum
This is a forum for those who are worker-priests, and for those who are interested in becoming worker priests.
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I think I'll ask your question about the Creed on a list I'm on. I'm curious, too.
Rev. Randolph Schnack replied to Kari's discussion 'The Three Universal Creeds' in the group Study Group/The Lutheran Confessions
The creed of Chalcedon was one of the creeds that was adopted by the church meeting in one of the Ecumenical Councils. Specifically, the Council of Chalcedon in 451 AD. This is one of the 7 Ecumenical Councils accepted universally by the Roman,…
Rev. Randolph Schnack replied to Kari's discussion 'Article I Augsburg Confession' in the group Study Group/The Lutheran Confessions
Excellent Job all. One thing that is not stated is the NEED for this doctrine to be so important. Certainly accepting what scriptures teach about the God we belong to is important in and of itself. But there is yet another reason not mentioned which…
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- I am a worker / priest, serving a small congregation in Arkansas and teaching 8th grade math. I enjoy a good debate and staying sharp on the word and the theological implications of all that we read.
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Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 12:40pm on February 23, 2008,
Lisa S. said… - welcome to the fun!
- At 12:56pm on March 1, 2008,
Lisa S. said…
- that's okay... you only need to be here on the weekends -- school is for teaching students
- At 7:50am on July 30, 2008,
Rev. Alan Kornacki, Jr. said… - Thank you. I'm sort of working my way into things, thinking maybe I might be doing some "part time" church planting down here.
- At 11:02pm on January 13, 2009,
James Sharp said… - My dad's family is from that part of Arkansas.
- At 8:12pm on January 21, 2009,
Tom Shepherd said… - Rev. Schnack, since you were the only one to respond to my inquiry about the Augsburg Confession, I wanted to ask you a more direct question about it. Article XIV (Order in the Church) states that "nobody should publicly teach or preach ...... without a regular call" (German translation). The Latin translation is almost word for word, but excludes the word "teach". Is that difference significant? If we believe only called servants can teach, why wasn't it important enough to be presented in Latin?
Thank you for your response. Blessings to you.
- At 7:23am on January 22, 2009,
James Sharp said…
- I still have family in the Lawrence & Sharp county areas. I was there this summer to bury my grandmother in the ancestral soil.
- At 8:08pm on August 11, 2009,
Kari said…
- I think I'll ask your question about the Creed on a list I'm on. I'm curious, too.
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