Four Branches—July 2026

Jump to: Exegetical Systematic Historical Practical Exegetical Theology: The Righteous One of Psalm 34: “Not One of His Bones Will Be Broken”  Psalm 34 opens in the first person. “I will extol the LORD at all times. . . . ...

Thank, Praise, Serve, and Obey: Recovering the Joys of Piety

Piety is not an ugly word. That should not be a provocative statement. Yet, to some, piety seems like an ugly word. Maybe it is simply a sense that the word is laden with connotations ...

Pastor-Partner Reflection

Retired Pastor Jonathan Schultz from Calgary, Alberta, reflects on his experience serving as a mentor. As I approach the end of the third year of my pastor-partner relationship with Dan Spaude, I pause to thank ...

Enroll in a Fall Online Course Today!

Online learning continues to be a popular way for pastors to participate in continuing education. Fall Online courses provide the flexibility to learn from wherever you are—your office, a coffee shop, or your living room—while ...

From Playground to Pulpit

Three pastors. Three lifelong friends. Three servants of Christ whose paths began together in New Ulm, Minnesota, and whose ministries have stretched across the country for more than three decades. Though each would quickly say ...