Brinn shares her favorite book, Callings for Life: God's Plan, Your Purpose by Pastor Jeff Leininger. Learn more about your vocation, what God is calling you to do, and God's biggest mission for us. https://www.cph.org/p-33514-callings-for-life-gods-plan-your-purpose.aspx #shorts #vocation #christianbooks
Each Sunday, the regular rhythm of worship includes singing the Hymn of the Day. It helps guide you and other Christians through our beautiful Church Year in song. Do you know how the...
The day I was baptized was a cold day in December. It was five days before Christmas and nearly 17.75 years after my earthly entrance. My pastor helped me to keep the Fourth Commandment...
Travelers from the west coast of Asia Minor would walk up the Maeander River Valley on their journeys east. If they continued passed Laodicea, along the Lycos River, they would reach the...
Online giving has many benefits for churches—not only does it increase consistency in giving but it also saves your church office time by eliminating the need to deposit checks and...
This blog is excerpted from an article by Rev. Dr. David R. Schmitt that was published in a previous edition of Concordia Pulpit Resources.
This collection, Five Chorale Preludes on Joyful Themes, represents the CPH debut of organ recitalist and composer Dr. Tom Mueller. These stunning pieces are based on hymns linked by the...
Email is an indispensable communication tool in churches and schools, enabling ministry leaders, staff, volunteers, parents, and parishioners to stay connected. However, managing today’s...
The book of Psalms is frequently referred to as the hymnal of the Old Testament. Written predominantly by King David, this large book features 150 lyrical chapters of prayer, praise, and...
The bodily resurrection of Jesus is central to the understanding of the Gospel of John. The comfort that Jesus offers twenty-first-century Christians is rooted in His first-century words...
Technology is advancing at a breakneck pace. New tools are emerging faster than most of us can learn to use them, and it can feel overwhelming—even for those who love tech. In the last...
Ten years ago, my mom and I were tying pieces of silky purple ribbon to the top of dozens of lovely wedding bulletins. It was a few weeks before my wedding, and she and I had had so much...
These are the hymns that are sung again and again, beloved by all, sung with gusto on Sunday morning and hummed throughout the week. Beautiful Savior and Other Beloved Hymns by Kevin...
On the edge of the Datos plain, about six miles from the Aegean Sea, Greek colonists founded the city of Philippi in 356 BC. Philip II of Macedon soon took the city and named it after...
Budget planning in churches is a much different beast than budget planning in the business world—there’s more to account for, and oftentimes a much leaner team to get it all done....
There’s a rich history to all of the hymns in Lutheran Service Book. This history easily lends itself to beautiful devotional materials that blend seamlessly into the Church Year. Read...
0:36Pastor Matt Richard explains why fellowship through Christ matters much more than friendships and social relationships. Learn more in his book Will the Real Church Please Stand Up?
0:48Doubting your worth? Wondering if you really matter to God? Pastor Andy Jones shares a powerful reminder of all that Jesus has done for our salvation. Learn more about finding hope and truth in God's
0:49Pastor Mike Newman shares his thoughts on on young men can grow up to become Godly men by the power of the Holy Spirit. Learn more in his book: Faith Notes for Young Men https://www.cph.org/faith-not
0:37Pastor Daniel Voth breaks down Jesus' words from Matthew 28 and reveals the Gospel promises that are often overlooked. Learn more in Pastor Voth's Book: Clarifying the Great Commission: Jesus’ Partin
1:18What did Jesus really mean when He commanded His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations? Pastor Daniel Voth explains how there is so much more to Jesus' final words than a command to go on
