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“Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching, and to teaching” (1 Timothy 4:13).

There you have it. When we think about the work of pastoral ministry, we think about leading public worship, preaching, and teaching. We want to devote ourselves to those tasks, those privileges, and we want to do the best we can in those areas, all because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe.

The following three articles are meant to be encouragements to devote yourself to these things as a good minister of Christ Jesus.

October 2025 newsletter

The Person of the Preacher—Does It Matter?

“The person of the preacher” is a phrase I was not acquainted with until a few years ago.
October 14, 2025/by Laura Schulz

Accompaniment for Services—Service Builder Edition

It was a matter of timing, so it couldn’t be helped. I’m hoping you didn’t miss it, but I would understand if you did.
October 14, 2025/by Laura Schulz

Ten Years In: Reflections on Teaching Grown-Ups (Part 1)

First, I carry a laminated SETPI diagram in my work bag to glance at when I’m outlining Bible studies months away.
October 14, 2025/by Laura Schulz

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The Person of the Preacher—Does It Matter?

“The person of the preacher” is a phrase I was not acquainted with until a few years ago.
October 14, 2025/by Laura Schulz

Accompaniment for Services—Service Builder Edition

It was a matter of timing, so it couldn’t be helped. I’m hoping you didn’t miss it, but I would understand if you did.
October 14, 2025/by Laura Schulz

Ten Years In: Reflections on Teaching Grown-Ups (Part 1)

First, I carry a laminated SETPI diagram in my work bag to glance at when I’m outlining Bible studies months away.
October 14, 2025/by Laura Schulz

A Successful Tempo for Setting Two

It turned 40 this year. Based on its release date in Christian Worship, however, it’s only four years old for the vast majority of WELS congregations.
September 16, 2025/by Laura Schulz

Exegeting Your Listeners

Should a preacher change his preaching based on where he is and to whom he is preaching?
September 16, 2025/by Laura Schulz

So Much to Learn: Notes From Another Young Pastor on Teaching Grown-Ups (Part 2)

Recently, my congregation spent a couple of months working through the first few chapters of Genesis.
September 16, 2025/by Laura Schulz

Helping You Plan For All Saints’ Day 2025

All Saints’ Day can be observed on Sunday, November 2, this year. The appointed Hymn of the Day for All Saints’ Day...
August 20, 2025/by Laura Schulz

Avoiding Law-Gospel Negligence and Obsession: Part 2

I can imagine how some preachers might react to the term: “Law-gospel obsession? Could there be such a thing?"
August 20, 2025/by Laura Schulz

So Much to Learn: Notes From Another Young Pastor on Teaching Grown-Ups (Part 1)

While AI might be a bit controversial, it can nevertheless also be a helpful tool.
August 20, 2025/by Laura Schulz
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