In this course, we will reflect on how God meets the church through water, word, bread, and wine—and what it means to faithfully steward these gifts in the life of a local congregation. Along the way, we will consider both the theology and the practice of the sacraments: what Lutherans confess about them, how they shape the church’s life, and how ministry leaders can care for them with clarity, humility, and pastoral attentiveness. The goal is to grow in confidence as leaders who serve the church at the font and the table.
Why Sacraments Matter
Word + Promise
Sacraments and the Gospel
Font and Table at the Center
Sacramental Living
What Does Baptism Mean?
How Do Lutherans Baptize?
God’s Promises in Water
The Old Story
Living the Baptized Life
The Congregation’s Role
The Act of Baptism
What Happens in Communion?
The Shape of the Meal
Rescue Me.
Who Is Invited?
Serving the Meal Faithfully
The Steward’s Role
Communion Beyond Sunday
Pastoral Boundaries at Font and Table
Teaching the Sacraments to Children
Caring for the Church’s Sacramental Life
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