Richard H. Bliese

Richard H. Bliese is president of Luther Seminary.

Articles by Richard H. Bliese

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Richard H. Bliese's formative moments

Feb 08, 2011 by Richard H. Bliese

My mother, after having experienced the power of the charismatic renewal in the early 1970s, cornered my father, a faithful Lutheran pastor, with the following critique: "If Lutheran theology is so good, how did it miss the Holy Spirit?" He had no compelling reply, even after studying again his books from seminary.

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Life on the edge

A small church redefines its mission
Jul 12, 2003 by Richard H. Bliese
What is a great church? For many Americans, great is synonymous with large, volume equals vitality, quantity means quality. But a countertradition is quietly emerging. As more churches grow to stadium proportions, small congregations are coming to see their diminutive size as an asset for mission.