We have reached a joyous milestone here at Philadelphia Lutheran Ministries. After a year of a complicated and at times frustrating process, we have acquired our first set of buildings in Northeast Philadelphia. The buildings belonged to an existing LCMS … Continue reading
Everyone seems to get a little piece of what I do out here in Philadelphia. I wanted to take this chance to tell the story of the last year, an where we are going. Since Lutherans across the nation know … Continue reading
Today in Philadelphia, a federal judge blocked the enforcement of the ban to prohibit feeding the homeless in public. Since much of a homeless person’s food supply is distributed outside due to high costs for downtown kitchens, and much of … Continue reading
My friend and brother in the ministry, Matt Lorfeld, recently wrote a short, marvelous post on his church’s blog about the nature of mercy work and its possible “ulterior motives.” As a pastor who spends most of his time with … Continue reading
The Rev. Joshua Gale wrote a fine article here on BJS in response to the discussion on short-term mission trips. He wrote from the perspective of one who received help from a group of college students who were on spring … Continue reading
In a recent post here on BJS, a link to a video was displayed where a young guy with Fisk-like energy critiqued the phenomenon of “short-term mission trips.” The video largely criticized the self-serving goal of some of those who … Continue reading
While hanging rafters in a Chicago suburb seven years ago, I decided I would go to seminary to be a pastor in the LCMS. I never thought much of my work in my first call would be illegal. I serve … Continue reading