Ministry After the Pandemic

Lesson 19: Ambiguity in the Pandemic

Lesson 19: Ambiguity in the Pandemic

I started this series because everything I was writing at the time only made sense in the context of the pandemic. Any consideration of a theological or ethical proposal ended up being tested by how it worked in the present situation. I decided I might as well turn it around by examining the new problem […]

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Lesson 18: Abortion in the Pandemic

Lesson 18: Abortion in the Pandemic

It is amazing how the abortion battle has surfaced during the pandemic. In my area of the country, people who refuse to wear masks use it to defend themselves against accusations about not caring for other people. They argue their strong stand against abortion proves they protect lives. Too often, that claim is followed by […]

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Lesson 17: Death of Despair in the Pandemic

Lesson 17: Death of Despair in the Pandemic

Without a doubt, the pandemic has forced us to face our mortality. In the past, we talked about the threat of nuclear or climate disaster, but it was always in the abstract. We could easily dismiss it as only a possibly and move to our next task. Now suddenly, day after day, our deaths confront […]

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Lesson 16: Electronic Separation (Online Baptism )

Lesson 16: Electronic Separation (Online Baptism )

Yesterday I participated in an electronic baptismal service. At the appropriate time in my live-streamed worship, a recording of a baptism that had taken place the previous week was played. The father, mother, child, and godparents were gathered in the nave around the baptismal font. A retired pastor officiated from his home. The parents wanted […]

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Lesson 15: Electronic Separation  (Online Communion)

Lesson 15: Electronic Separation (Online Communion)

I expect we all know life after the pandemic will feature a lot more electronic communication. Zoom is here to stay. I reluctantly have come to accept this after sharing conversations with my sons-in-law while we vacationed together. Both pastor very fine Lutheran congregations and are preparing for a different kind of ministry. People are […]

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