Tag Archives: ELCA

Star Tribune on ELCA’s task force recommendations

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Ron Amundson

First, one major beef with the article. The issue is with changing the Visions and Expectations document. The issue at hand is this, currently it states “ordained ministers who are homosexual in their self-understanding are expected to abstain from homosexual … Continue reading →

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A pastor without a church

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Ron Amundson

The reverse seems to be the case more often than not, at least visibly so… but i wonder how many ex-pastors are out there who could serve, but one thing or another is holding them back. A friend bugged me … Continue reading →

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Should I have an opinion…. should I have a public opinion

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Ron Amundson

What a crossroad…. As a administrator of a fairly large ecumenical ministry, who reaches out to all, I’ve often kept the cards held pretty close when it comes to the political issues of abortion and homosexuality. I always felt in … Continue reading →

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