Nebraska Synod ELCA
Event
David used the Psalms in prayer. Jesus died with a psalm on his lips. For millennia, humans have been shaped by the Psalms. Before the Nazis banned him from publishing, German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer published his book, Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible. First published in 1940, this classic reveals how the Psalms are essential to the life of the believer and offers Bonhoeffer’s reflections on psalms of thanksgiving, suffering, guilt, praise, and lament. It offers us as readers a look at what Jesus’ disciples asked, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Join Deacon Rick Strong in studying the Psalms and Bonhoeffer’s look at the Psalms.
Deacon Rick Strong is a Minister of Word and Service with educational studies through Trinity Lutheran Theological Seminary and Wartburg Lutheran Theological Seminary. He has studied spiritual formation with the Seeking the Spirit Within Institute, was certified in 2012, and has membership in Spiritual Directors International. Rick has companioned several individuals in spiritual direction and enjoys leading groups in spiritual direction formation. He is currently leading congregations in their transitional journey with spiritual leadership while they are seeking to call a new pastor. Rick and wife Sharon have two grown children; Nicole and Nathan.
Rick is currently retired from call in the Nebraska Synod, ELCA. During his time serving in Nebraska, he has served in five churches as the Director of Youth and Family, as Director of Faith Formation, and as Director of Pastoral Care. He continues to be involved in Synod work as a volunteer member of the Budget and Finance committee and Emmaus Leadership team.
Dates: Thursdays – January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 8
Time: 7:30-8:30pm Central/6:30-7:30pm Mountain
Format: This is an online Zoom course. Links will be emailed after January 4.
Materials: Students need to purchase their own copy of “Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Continuing Education Credits: 5 hours of contact for 5 hours of continuing education credit (PMAs must follow PMA guidelines to receive credit)
Costs: Course fee $20/person plus the cost of the book.
Registration Deadline: January 4. No refunds after January 4, 2023.