by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | Jun 26, 2026 | Leadership
The results of a deeply contested election are in, and the margins were razor-thin. For many within our church body and our congregations, there is a sigh of relief; for others, a profound sense of disappointment or anxiety about the future. When a community is split...
by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | Jun 24, 2026 | Leadership
Understanding the Deaconess Ministry Introduction: The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Deaconess Ministry is a vital and enriching aspect of church life. It offers unique opportunities for service, spiritual care, and teaching. Deaconesses are professional...
by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | Jun 22, 2026 | Devotional
1. The Pivot: Strategic Moves in Acts 19 Ministry Church, I want you to imagine a room filled with tension. As we look at Paul’s Acts 19 ministry, we find him standing in the synagogue of Ephesus. Every Sabbath, his voice rings out, arguing persuasively about...
by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | Jun 21, 2026 | Devotional
“He will turn the hearts of fathers back to their children, and he will turn the disobedient to righteous patterns of thinking.” — Luke 1:17b Fatherhood is not for wimps. It is a beautiful, heavy, and deeply rewarding responsibility, but as we reflect on the true...
by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | Jun 17, 2026 | Devotional, Leadership
There are days when the headlines, our personal lives, or the sheer weight of ministry make it look like the enemy is winning. We look around and see a world closing in, and like Elisha’s servant, our default human reaction is panic: ‘Alas, my master! What shall...
