Ministry in Daily Life Resources

Faith, Science, and Technology
Learn about the conversations that are going on related to faith and science through the on-line newsletter of the ELCA Work Group on Science and Technology, events and other resources.

Life, Jobs, Careers:
Talking to Youth about the Lutheran Understanding of Vocation
Vocation means “calling.” From a Lutheran viewpoint, pastors or others who work for the church have a vocation, but Christians who work outside the church do too. Any job or career becomes a “Christian vocation” if a Christian remembers to do a job as part of her or his call from God to serve others.

Liturgy on the Go
A new member and new Christian resource that opens up the daily life connections of liturgical worship in an interactive, imaginative way.

SPLASH! Ripples of the Baptized
A program of congregational renewal based on the proposition that congregations can be organized around the weekday ministries of their members.

Theological and Biblical Perspectives on the Laity
A nine page essay by Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. (PDF format, 38KB)

Who in the World . . . Quienen el Mundo . . .
A delightful new activity book for children grades 3-6.

Supporting Christians at Work: A Practical Guide for Busy Clergy
The ELCA and the Episcopal Church have together published a unique book from the United Kingdom, now adapted for use in North America. Readable in 90 minutes, this is a dynamic and fresh look at the role of clergy in the lives of workers — churched and unchurched.