Tim Mathiesen Kayla Doering Tim Mathiesen Kayla Doering

Our Creative, Present God

As we allow God’s Word to come alive in music, poetry, painting, or film, we open our hearts to how God works in and through us in this broken, hurting world that is waiting for his return, when “[he] will wipe every tear from their eyes” (Revelation 21:4).

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Brad Pribbenow Kayla Doering Brad Pribbenow Kayla Doering

Our Artist God

Does God have anything to say about how we create? In other words, does God care about creativity and the arts? God actually has quite a bit to say about the arts in his Word.

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Sara Ronnevik Kayla Doering Sara Ronnevik Kayla Doering

Artist Story: Sara Ronnevik

In my work as an artist, I paint a wide variety of subjects from portraits and landscapes to local landmarks and buildings. But there is something extraordinary that happens when I work on a project that is directly inspired by God’s Word.

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Sam Widholm Kayla Doering Sam Widholm Kayla Doering

Artist Story: Sam Widholm

My love for worship and songwriting began the moment I was saved by Jesus. That evening, God used the song “O Come to the Altar” by Elevation Worship to change my life…That moment ignited a passion in me to write songs that worship and glorify God.

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Beka Nadgwick Kayla Doering Beka Nadgwick Kayla Doering

Artist Story: Beka Nadgwick

As a songwriter, it is my prayer that I will be so well-steeped in the Word that Jesus just spills into everything I write, do, or say. I want this to be true for the fun, love songs I write for my husband, like “Blush,” or the songs I write about mental health.

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Nate Christenson Kayla Doering Nate Christenson Kayla Doering

Artist Story: Nate Christenson

As beings made in the image of our Creator, I think each of us has been given the capacity to be a creator in our own way. I see it as our responsibility as faithful servants to invest our gift of creativity and let its blessings multiply for God’s glory and the good of the world.

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Drew Skog Kayla Doering Drew Skog Kayla Doering

I Didn’t Want to Go, But Then I Did

Of the 6,000 people at Exponential, 100 came from our denomination. We were there to learn, to be equipped, and to step more fully into this mission we’ve been given together…What a beautiful sight: generations of leaders making a difference. Ready to go.

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Kayla Doering Kayla Doering

Spring 2025 Incoming Students

Introducing the Spring 2025 incoming students at Lutheran Brethren Seminary. Their commitment to Christ and His Church marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their calling to ministry.

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Jim Erickson Kayla Doering Jim Erickson Kayla Doering

Continuity & Innovation

I recently returned from a trip to Chad and Cameroon. It was encouraging to see the continuity of the mission work enhanced by innovations of an interdependent partnership between Lutheran Brethren International Mission and the Chad Lutheran Brethren Church.

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Sarah Larson Kayla Doering Sarah Larson Kayla Doering

Art and Disciple-Making

It’s crucial that pastors take an active interest in encouraging the development of the arts within their church communities. Perfection isn’t required; only a willingness to explore. I had no experience when I started, but I grew into it and discovered my passion.

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Clint Knutson Tim Mathiesen Clint Knutson Tim Mathiesen

The Bible on Vocation

Gene Veith, in his article “Vocation: The Theology of the Christian Life,” cites the passage and comments, “Thus, God assigns different kinds of life for each Christian and then calls each Christian to that assignment.”

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Armin Jahr III Tim Mathiesen Armin Jahr III Tim Mathiesen

I Never Wanted to be a Pastor

I loved listening to people and speaking into their lives. I loved seeing the Bible brought to life in people. I loved teaching. I loved Jesus and his promise to heal, reconcile, and transform. But I didn’t want to be a pastor. 

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