Christian Leadership

Have you ever uttered that phrase? It usually comes after a litany of troublesome issues -- knees that just can't seem to go on. Weight that goes on to one's body; well, because the knees just seem to hurt too much. The politics of the workplace start overriding the joy of the… Read More

During our 2015 delegate meeting on May 11, we welcomed a new member to the TLSP board, Mark Roemke. Here's an introduction to Mark and a bit about our eight returning board members.Mark Roemke is a farmer and an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Woodburn. Mark's family… Read More

"Please join me in this conversation, how we can move people and further our mission in sharing Christ's Love with the World." Those are the words from Matthew Leighty's "about me" website as in many ways he invites people to join him in sharing Christ with those with whom he's… Read More

Can you put into words the basics of what drives your Lutheran school (or any school)? Recently, I visited a school that's prayerfully searching for a principal. I was amazed by how well the students, teachers, parents, and leaders expressed many of the same characteristics of… Read More

"Area Lutheran Teachers vote to cancel spring break to end the school year in May."There may be some of you who don't find that line very foolish (and we're the ones not vacationing in Florida right now). Bucking what has become a national institution would be deemed doomed to… Read More

It's that time of year when driving down the road you realize that the car is pulling to the left. Those direct hits to the famous Fort Wayne potholes have affected more than just a few cars. My guess is there are many cars in the shop, getting needed repairs to stay straight on… Read More