Funding the Mission

When I grew up in the late 1970s and early 1980s, savings accounts were where the action was. My father worked at Magnavox, so I was able to become a member at his credit union. I deposited my mowing money and watched my money grow. I even had the opportunity to purchase CDs,… Read More

In late February I attended the annual conference for ALDE, the Association of Lutheran Development Executives. As always, the educational sessions were compelling and the fellowship with peers across the country fantastic (and they have a new brand... see below!)One session… Read More

In February, students at St. Peter's Lutheran School raised $7,850 for the American Heart Association during the school's Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope for Heart events, part of a national effort to fight cardiovascular disease and promote fitness.Students began seeking… Read More

Ask yourself, and your board, this question: Would you turn down $5,000 a year, forever? How about $10,000? How about $100,000 a year?I hate to say this, but many of our area Lutheran schools are doing just that: turning down "free" money. Money that could provide significant… Read More

I've always loved the sound of the Beatles song "With a Little Help from My friends." Not to say I don't love the sound of the Joe Cocker Woodstock version, but the Beatles' version was written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon specifically for Ringo to sing; still very… Read More

Like many of you, I held off until Thanksgiving night to start listening to Christmas music, and I haven't turned off Bing Crosby since. One of the songs in my iTunes account is the Harry Connick Jr. song "When My Heart Finds Christmas." One line in particular causes me to… Read More