Cover story

Getting creative

Tough times call for clever measures and ministry

by Wendy Healy

Special report

'God's love is what they pass on'

Fair trade is a mission for a Wittenberg University grad, students and faculty

by Karen Gerboth

Community connections

ELCA colleges make life better for their neighbors

by Elizabeth Hunter

Pastoral debt

ELCA rallies to help reduce student debt for leaders

by Robert C. Blezard

Road trip!

Campus ministry students visit a seminary, camp and congregation

by Kirsten Petersen

Features

'Holy Hot Dish'

Serving meals makes sister congregations grow

by Julie B. Sevig

It takes a community to raise a pastor

Three congregations provided church with some 100 pastors

by Terri Mork Speirs

Living free from violence

In Dadaab, Kenya, Lutherans help women rebuild their lives

by Melany Markham

Melvin moves mountains of hopelessness

Ohioan works to build stronger neighborhoods

by Barbara Jurgensen

Without God

The consequences of unbelief

by Roland Zimany

Pass the faith

Beyond entertaining

Think bigger by practicing hospitality

by Diana Dworin

Table prayer

What are some ideas for having children lead grace?

by Diana Dworin

Two months out

Shining the light on Epiphany

Traditions include piñatas, dramas and light bulbs

Deeper understandings

Authority of the Bible

A conversation between — and for — Lutherans

by Erik M. Heen, Diane L. Jacobson

Faces

Teen pilot

17-year-old plans to continue pursuit in college

by Jeff Favre

Youngchurch

Knit one, give too

Musical reflects the joy of giving

by Julie B. Sevig

Web exclusives

During World War II, a Lutheran college helped the Navy

St. Olaf provided training

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