Thursday, January 19, 2012

Workplace Chaplaincy!

As a former employee of arch-rival Monfort/Swift/ConAgra/JBC this blog drew my attention. I applaud Tyson for embracing such a forward thinking, yet controversial possition in this area. Most companies want to stay as far away from religion in the workplace as possible. Tyson has realized that people of faith help the bottom line (and probably get along a lot better at work and in the community as well)
Lutheran Confessions: Visiting some Lutherans at Tyson Foods Corporate: The history of Lutheranism and Tyson Foods in Northwest Arkansas are curiously intertwined. Of course, Tyson is much bigger than Lutheranis...

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Survey | Young adults and church--Why Young Adults Leave the Church

Many say they find the church judgmental, unwelcoming or irrelevant. Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/13/3368548/why-young-adults-leave-the-church.html?story_link=email_msg

Whether you agree with thier arguments or not, we must listen to what our young adults are saying so that we can find ways to bring them back. Leave a comment on how you think we might break down these barriers to the Gospel?

Monday, January 16, 2012

Alban - Building Up Congregations and Their Leaders

Alban - Building Up Congregations and Their Leaders: Shame-Less and Grace-Full

by Karen A. McClintock

Here is a pretty good article about how we often, with perfectly good intentions, turn grace into shame. Like Law and Gospel should never be confused, Grace should never be muddled by Shame. Enjoy your read.