Working Preacher from Luther Seminary

Cody Sanders on John 10:1-10: Jesus knows his sheep by name. That’s not a metaphor. It’s an invitation to preach intimacy this Sunday. Cody Sanders breaks down the Fourth Sunday of Easter gospel text and why the shepherd’s voice matters more than you might think.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared …

Hope degenerates fast. Someone has to keep it afloat. Matt Skinner reflects on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13–35, reminding preachers that hope doesn’t sustain itself. Cleopas and his companion needed their eyes reopened, and so do the people in your pews this Third Sunday of Easter. Watch the full reflection before you preach …

Mother’s Day can present a conundrum to preachers, pastors, and ministry leaders. It is not a holiday of the church year, per se, but many congregations have traditions surrounding it. Yet might it be an opportunity to explore what is missing from our theology, teaching, or preaching, related to mothering?  Seeing the women who are …