As a "Nebraska farm boy," I've learned the value of being practical, down-to-earth, and life-related. At my first dual parish setting (1988) in South Dakota, I began writing devotions for the local newspaper which led to more writing.
Catechism instruction and marriage preparation (premarital counseling) materials followed when I was unable to locate practical, "earthy," life-related materials that maintained an adequate balance between substance and application. Two devotional books for everyday people (Stone Fences & Split Rail Fences) were also written as a means of providing practical devotions for everyday people.
Realizing the need for intentional care within churches, I also developed Caring Ministries, an intentional plan to become more caring. More recently, a series of 70+ full-color "Care Cards" and a new series of “Prayer Cards” were created to encourage people to offer care to others in times of difficulty.
Presently, I continue serving two LCMS Lutheran parishes in Medford & Chelsea, Wisconsin, where I have served as Pastor since the fall of 1995. As you look at the materials available, I pray that you will view them as practical resources and ministry tools to teach and to demonstrate care to God's people.
Catechism instruction and marriage preparation (premarital counseling) materials followed when I was unable to locate practical, "earthy," life-related materials that maintained an adequate balance between substance and application. Two devotional books for everyday people (Stone Fences & Split Rail Fences) were also written as a means of providing practical devotions for everyday people.
Realizing the need for intentional care within churches, I also developed Caring Ministries, an intentional plan to become more caring. More recently, a series of 70+ full-color "Care Cards" and a new series of “Prayer Cards” were created to encourage people to offer care to others in times of difficulty.
Presently, I continue serving two LCMS Lutheran parishes in Medford & Chelsea, Wisconsin, where I have served as Pastor since the fall of 1995. As you look at the materials available, I pray that you will view them as practical resources and ministry tools to teach and to demonstrate care to God's people.
