Augustana Lutheran Church

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

10 Ways to Be a Welcoming Church to Those With Special Needs

For those willing to welcome those with special needs, how can today’s churches better serve these families? One parent shares some tips.

10 Ways to Teach Kids to Sit in Church

Want to take your kids to church with you? Find out how to learn to go to "big church." Worship, learn, and serve together. Kids can love going to church.

8 Concerns That Church Members Seldom Tell Pastors

There are some concerns that are harder to bring up than others. Things like: We're concerned about your marriage.

The evangelical church has become leaner and arguably meaner

Evangelical churches have lost many moderate members and have become more virulent without losing their power.

Autism in Lutheran Schools?

Autism in Lutheran schools? Yep, it happens all the time. You might think that just because you work in a Lutheran school, you’ll never encounter a child with autism. Then you might be mistaken. Remember how we talked about something called the autism spectrum? Included in that spectrum is a very broad range of abilities and behaviors. Many students who ... Read More

Why a Lutheran School?

When you choose a Lutheran School you can align your child’s education with a focus...

What Happened When I Got All of My Dating Advice From My Evangelical Church

I thought God was intervening to save my love life.

What Causes Secondary Infertility?

When the first pregnancy arrives with little effort, struggling to conceive again can come as a shock.

Secondary Infertility: What It Is and Its Causes

If you have been pregnant or given birth before, you might assume your experience trying to conceive a subsequent time will be similar to the first. For

Learning Centers in the Secondary Classroom

Learning centers diversify student experience, encourage student voice, leverage available resources, and give teachers built-in opportunities for formative assessment and critical one-on-one conversations.

Why Secondary Nose Jobs Are So Common

Learn about Secondary Infertility

“Evaluation is very important when it comes to secondary infertility because that can help direct our care of you.” ~ Dr. Wendy Shelly Dr. Wendy She

Thinking About a Secondary Facelift?

Secondary Facelifts: Are you thinking about having a secondary Facelift? Generally speaking, this is a common request of patients after 10-12 years when skin laxity or sagging of the skin occurs du…

Your First Guide to Secondary Sources

Researching and legal writing are two central tasks that attorneys perform frequently. There are three major legal databases, LexisNexis. Westlaw and Bloomberg, which I’m certain you will become very familiar with throughout your legal career.

Secondary Drowning: Know the Signs

Learn more about the signs and symptoms of secondary drowning and dry drowning. Knowing the signs could be the key to saving your child's life.

Why Your Personal Brand Is Always Secondary

Yes, “personal branding” is crucial for you to get a job. But your work builds the brand.