by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | Oct 5, 2026 | Stewardship
What the 2026 Church Giving Reports Tell Us About Generosity Today New data from Ministry Brands and Parable Group gives us a clearer picture of how people are giving across the church, and what actually helps. Ahead of Easter, one of the most significant seasons of...
by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | Sep 28, 2026 | Devotional
Day 12 — Syrian Village Set: Jesus heals a crippled woman, casts out an impure spirit, and restores a man’s withered hand. In Matthew 21:23–32, Jesus confronts the chief priests and religious leaders with the Parable of the Two Sons, exposing the stark...
by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | Sep 24, 2026 | Discipleship
Churches rarely lack programs, inspiring sermons, or good intentions. What they lack is a repeatable, sustainable framework to bridge the gap between Sunday inspiration and Monday transformation. Welcome to the Becoming Bridge Builders series on...
by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | Sep 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
AI, Formation, and the Classical Lutheran Classroom Why classical Lutheran education should treat generative AI not merely as a plagiarism problem, but as a formation challenge. Picture this: a student hands in a beautifully written essay, crafted in seconds by AI,...
by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | Sep 7, 2026 | Mission
The landscape of modern church attendance is undergoing a rapid, layered transformation. Recent findings from Lifeway Research point to two prominent trends reshaping congregations: a narrowing historical gender gap driven by young men, and a growing structural...
