A Program Movement for Men January 29, 2026 Memento [I wrote the first draft of this article back in November when this all started. I’ve been noodling and thinking about it since then, as well as talking with various colleagues here at CTSFW. What I express here are my own thoughts on this, and I […]
I am very pleased to announce the release of a new project that my good buddy, Scott Stiegemeyer, and I are producing: This is a weekly podcast that is by pastors and for pastors. Obviously anyone can listen in, but our intention is to discuss matters of theology and pastoral care that are geared toward […]
[This is an article I wrote for our church newsletter. Â I would welcome any comments or suggestions you may have. -Peperkorn] How Do I Speak to My Adult Children About Jesus? One of the questions that I am often asked as a pastor is how to speak to adult children about Jesus Christ and the […]
These are the words from LCMS President, Pastor Matthew Harrison.  I can only say Amen and Amen! “Mr. Chairman, it’s a pleasure to be here. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is a body of some 6,200 congregations and 2.3 million members across the U.S. We don’t distribute voters’ lists. We don’t have a Washington office. We […]
So I’m working on a bible study for the Circuit Winkel Bible Study Series. Â My topic is “Shepherding Through the Contradictions.” Â As I am thinking through this project, I would love some input. What are the contradictions that a pastor faces every day? What are the contradictions his people face every day? Â How are they […]