Theological Lectures

This module will discuss how preachers can emphasize the central reality that God is present and forgives sins through His Word in specific places according to His promises. Pastor David Petersen guides participants to incorporate the Sacraments in preaching in exegetically and doctrinally sound ways, without falling into clichés, predictable patterns and tired phrases.

"We thought that all technology was neutral and what mattered was the message, not the carrier or medium. In hindsight, this was remarkably naive if not irresponsible. We have always known, at some level, that the medium itself has meaning." Want to hear more? Click the title for a paper or watch the video down below for another presentation.

How has a now seasoned pastor's preaching changed over the years? Listen and find out!

There is a bright future for Lutheran Congregations in America. 

"The enemy of the good is the perfect."

The reading of the Scriptures requires imagination.

2018 Address at the Bugenhagen Conference

There is a temptation for men to grow lazy as they near retirement. We should not advocate for short pastorates, but work to the very end!