baptism – The Tiews in Germany

March 24, 2025

Dear Friends,

For all pastors, Lent is a busy season, not only because of extra Lenten services but also as we prepare for Easter. For me as a missionary pastor, it is no different, although one additional—and very joyful—Lenten task of mine this year is to prepare over a dozen Persians for Holy Baptism. In fact, we … Continue reading Dear Friends,

December 6, 2023December 15, 2023

Do You Renounce Islam?

This past Sunday I had the privilege of baptizing four Iranian adults at Zion Lutheran Church (SELK), Hamburg. The baptismal rite is in Farsi and includes all the elements most of you know from the Lutheran Service Book. But there are two passages in the Persian rite that you might find unusual. One of them … Continue reading Do You Renounce Islam?