Faithful Adaptation

A rural two-point parish and other churches joined together to collaborate and innovate in response to the pandemic. Listen in for how they managed internet challenges and more.

Ryan Panzer, author of the upcoming "Grace and Gigabytes: Being Church in a Tech-Shaped Culture" shares how to continue online ministry.

Alicia Granholm discusses what the virtual landscape is like for ministry.

Grace Duddy Pomroy (director of the Stewardship Leaders Program at Luther Seminary) provides a powerful series of images for talking about money and stewardship during a crisis.

Rev. Chris Steubing (pastor of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota) discusses mission and missional communities.

Dr. Beverly Wallace ( ordained Lutheran clergywoman and the Associate Professor of Congregation and Community Care at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota) takes a closer look at death, distance, and resurrection.

Don Samuels (member of the boards of Luther Seminary, Twin Cities Rise, The Trust for Public Lands and The Center for Action and Contemplation) reflects on his leadership story, growing up in Jamaica, and immigrating to the US.

Join digital pastor Mark Brandt (Lutheran Church of Hope, West Des Moines, Iowa) as he shares his story of growing a digital community and worship service with surprising and helpful insights.

Join therapist Mark Sundby (LeaderWise, Twin Cities, MN) for advice on self-care and resilience in the face of the current pandemic.

Join spiritual director Zanny Johnson (True Place Spiritual Direction) in a discussion about deep listening and spiritual practices for connection in these changing times.

Links:

• True Place Spiritual Direction — Zanny's spiritual direction website