Informal Writing
C.F.W. Walther and a Vision for Education in the Early Days of the LCMS
As a member of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), many […]
Will Reading and Writing Be Extinct in Forty Years and What are the Implications for Faith, Life, and Learning
Eight years ago, I gave a keynote at a global […]
Self-Reflective Practice for Christian Educators
Self-reflective practice is a key to improvement in almost any […]
A University President’s Honest Advice on Choosing a College
After spending almost two decades working in higher education and […]
The Unique Mission of Christian Higher Education
Sometimes I find it helpful to remind myself of the […]
On Honor Rolls
I’ve seen some posting lately about honor roll recipients. It […]
Will Most Young People from Christian Families Abandon the Faith During College?
The typical college experience is not easy on a young […]
A Compelling Vision for the Concordia University System
I am inspired by the original vision of forming a […]
From Grade Inflation to Excellence Inflation
You’ve probably heard of grade inflation, but how about teaching […]
Virtual Communities and Identities of Anonymity…in the Church
One of the outgrowths of digital culture combined with postmodernism […]
Beauty and Christian Education
In The Liberated Imagination, Leland Ryken asks, “How can we […]
Mark Noll’s The Rise and Decline of a Bible Civilization
I’ve long admired Mark Noll’s work. This 2022 800+ page […]
Christian Education Matters Because God’s Word Matters
The legend goes that when Steve Jobs was recruiting John […]
Happy Higher Education Day
On this Higher Education Day, I thank God for the […]
What a College Diploma Doesn’t Tell You
Look in my home office closet. In a box on […]
Unexpected Consequences of More Formative and Low Stakes “Feedback” in College Courses
When I write and talk about education, technology, digital culture, […]