由 Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | 6 月 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Mission Divides: Christian Leadership in Matthew 10:34–42 34 “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a...
由 Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | 6 月 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
由 Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | 6 月 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...
由 Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | 6 月 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...
由 Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | 6 月 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...
