Craig Alan Satterlee

Afflicting the Comfortable, Comforting the Afflicted

Preaching & Worship

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Eulogy for a Faithful Church

History & Biography

“Sara Olson-Smith bequeaths a faithful and beloved congregation’s treasury of comfort, courage, and hope to every pastor, leader, and congregant facing the reality that their faith community can no longer be a church the way the church is meant to be. Beautiful vignettes interwoven with Scripture touch the heart, move to tears, and inspire conversation that empowers discerning with faith that trusts the promise of the Gospel. Congregations should read this book together!”

Faith Shaping Ministry

Church Leadership & Ministry

“The river of living water flows from Jesus through the church gathered around word and sacrament, from where it overflows into the world. 'Tell me how to get into that river!' people exclaim. 'What would the church be like if we did?' In this wonderful book, Paul Hoffman provides a real-life vision that inspires us to take the plunge.”

Lay Me in God's Good Earth

“Lay Me in God's Good Earth is a much-needed guide to equip the church to teach the theology and art of dying. Sound, pastoral, sensitive, and practical, this book empowers honest conversation about our common journey of death and God's intention to raise us and all creation. Burreson and Hoeltke advocate thoroughly and convincingly for natural burial as a witness to and participation in God's purpose of restoring us and all creation. Rich in biblical words and images, this decidedly Christian book inspires meaningful conversation in home and church. Its practical wisdom also supports and guides any who must respond to the death of a loved one or prepare a loved one for their own death.”

Nourishment for the Spiritual Pilgrimage

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Jones's travelogue of the spiritual pilgrimage toward discipleship quickly becomes a trusted guidebook for our own journey. Touching on the pilgrimage's major themes--repentance, prayer, the Holy Spirit, discernment, hope, trust, and discipleship--this daily devotional keeps before us that ours is not a solitary journey by helping us recall the treasured 'cloud of witnesses' that surrounds and supports us. In fact, Jones becomes such a companion himself.”

ReEngaging ELCA Social Teaching on The Church in Society

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Church in Society: A Lutheran Perspective,” the social statement foundational to the ELCA’s commitment to be a public church that provides an increasingly distinctive and necessary voice in connecting the good news of Jesus and society’s needs and problems. This book will inspire and empower congregations to use “Church in Society: A Lutheran Perspective” Perspective” as a resource and catalyst for conversation. In these politically divisive times, rostered ministers and congregations, especially those convinced the church should remain silent, will benefit richly from studying and discussing this book.”

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