What started out as a reading assignment at Lutheran South Unity School ended up inspiring a student-led service project helping the homeless in Fort Wayne. It’s an example of how academics go hand-in-hand with character education and generosity at LSUS, impacting both the students and the broader community. After seventh graders read the book The… Read more »
Mark Muehl
Schools Join Together to Support Lutheran South Unity School
At Lutheran South Unity School, the school mascot is the phoenix, a mythical creature who rises from the ashes to soar again. It is a fitting emblem for a school that is reviving private, Christian education on the south side of Fort Wayne. Eleven Lutheran schools in the area have pledged help to Lutheran South… Read more »
Church Work & Elijah: God’s Prescription for R&R (part II)
This article is part 2 of a 2-part series. For part 1, click HERE Remember Elijah and the exhaustion he was experiencing? It’s something we all experience. How about considering God’s prescription for Elijah’s R&R…and think about it for you as summer has arrived. #1- The whisper of God. Elijah may have wanted a light… Read more »
Church Work and Elijah: God’s Prescription for R&R (part I)
The end of the school year is cause for celebration. Students have succeeded in learning their assigned courses and will be headed on to the next level of study. Teaching anniversaries are recognized- God’s gifts of teachers and their care for kids are celebrated. Retirements will occur and many will reflect on the impact of… Read more »
Providing the Seed & Water of Faith part II
This article is part 2 of a 2-part series. For part 1, click HERE. Consider that teachers are in contact with their families on a regular basis (for sure in direct contact with kids every day). What would it be like if the pastor used the “elder” model of the church with the teachers of… Read more »
Providing The Seed & Water of Faith part I
Our schools have changed. Old assumptions about Lutheran schools can’t be assumed any longer. Financial and philosophical support of a church towards its school is not a given. Some seasoned Lutheran teachers don’t share enthusiasm for the call of teacher, even discouraging students and their own family from going into professional church work. Schools have… Read more »
Learn & Lead Series 2017
Called to Faith; Called to Act; Called to Public Ministry
Called. It’s a term that has varying meanings in the Church…and all are true in their context. As processes are in full speed for many of our churches and schools in the TLSP region calling pastors and teachers, here is a version of “Cliff Notes” of “called.” *Called to faith– The call to faith comes… Read more »
First Citywide Middle School Musical a Success
About a year ago, Concordia Lutheran High School’s drama director, Chris Murphy, had a vision to give students the opportunity to be involved in a drama production at an earlier age, and to be an intricate part of a production beyond being merely a support to the high school shows. That dream came to fruition… Read more »
What Crowd am I In? (A reflection of the Passion Narrative of John)
What crowd am I in this week? Holy Week shares Jesus’ march to His ultimate goal- redeeming the world through His death. It’s right to focus on Jesus, His passion, for you, for me. While considering the crowds of Holy Week, I think they help us see our sin and draw us ever closer to… Read more »