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Baptism as Incorporation into the Body of Christ
Last week Kent concluded his post with a quote from Max Johnson noting the importance of the role of the Holy Spirit in questions “about faith, justification, ecclesiology, eschatology, and the meaning of the eucharist.” With that assertion in mind, we turn to the final chapter of Images of Baptism, Baptism as Incorporation into the […]
Images of Baptism: Sacrament and Seal of the Holy Spirit
In our last post Rhoda concluded by highlighting the two primary biblical images of baptism: the tomb and the womb. Permeating those two primary images is the gift of the Holy Spirit. The gift of the Spirit is a thread through all of the images of baptism […]
Images of Baptism: New Birth and Adoption
To read Images of Baptism is a bit like being back in the classroom (as I was three decades ago) with Maxwell E. Johnson, whose teaching style was direct, straight forward, to the point, and thus quite engaging. His introduction to chapter 2, “Baptism as New Birth and Adoption,” begins by stating liturgical scholarship’s “accepted” […]
Images of Baptism: Participation in the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Christ
It is the quintessential image of baptismal images as Paul says in Romans 6: Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, […]
Events
We have been privileged to present information about the adult catechumenate in a variety of settings.
This list includes upcoming and past events.
We welcome conversations with church leaders interested in organizing a workshop or presentation on the topic.
Multiethnic Symposium
Learning From Each Other: Catechesis That Raises Up Multiethnic Leaders for the Kingdom In the context of a multiethnic church, catechesis becomes a powerful tool for raising up leaders who can effectively minister to diverse communities. The 2025 Multiethnic Symposium plenaries and sectionals will explore how the church can equip future leaders with knowledge, skills […]
Prof Insights
Kent and Rhoda are scheduled to lead a workshop on the adult catechumenate in the Wisconsin Rapids area (North Wisconsin District). According to the Concordia Seminary, St. Louis website, “The Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop Series offers in-depth study on contemporary topics that influence the practice of ministry and worship. Bringing the Seminary to you, members […]
A Prophetic Challenge
Kent and Rhoda led a three-hour seminar at the annual gathering of the Institute of Liturgical Studies, Valparaiso, IN. Here’s the description of this well-received time of presentations, activities, and discussion: A consumer culture challenges the church on two fronts. From within, an “attractional” pattern for outreach has commodified the church and its message. From […]
What people say about FormingLutherans.org
The church knows ritual shapes its life. Yet, ongoing changes in worship compel us to better understand how. Forming Lutherans provides answers through ethnographic and qualitative research, testing the power of ritual in real-life congregations, leaders, and individuals.
The research, reflection, speaking, and writing of Drs. Schuler and Burreson provide keen insights and practical applications to pastors and congregations as they seek to teach the baptized to hold fast to all our Heavenly Father has given us through, Jesus, the Word of Truth (John 17:17).
