Rev. Dr. Karoline M. Lewis
Denomination: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
Organization: Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN
Rev. Karoline M. Lewis, Ph.D., is the Marbury E. Anderson Chair in Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN, where she has taught since 2007.
Lewis is the author of a number of books, including Preaching the Word: Contemporary Approaches to the Bible For The Pulpit; Belonging: Five Keys to Unlocking Your Potential as a Disciple; A Lay Preacher’s Guide: How to Craft a Faithful Sermon; Embody: Five Steps to Leading With Integrity; SHE: Five Keys to Unlock the Power of Women in Ministry and John: Fortress Biblical Preaching Commentaries, as well as numerous articles, book chapters, and web resources. Lewis was one of a 100 religious scholars in the United States to be a part of the Values and Voices Campaign 2017 (valuesandvoices.com) and again in 2021.
Ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Lewis oversees and is a contributing writer for the popular preaching resource Working Preacher and has co-hosted the site's weekly podcast, Sermon Brainwave, since its inception. Lewis leads conferences, workshops, and retreats internationally on the Gospel of John, the New Testament, interpreting the Bible, preaching, leadership, and women in ministry.
Day1 Weekly Programs by Rev. Dr. Karoline M. Lewis
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Leaving Your Water Jar - Episode #4224
Tuesday March 03, 2026
Join us for Day1 Episode 4224 as Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis of Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, proclaims the sermon “Leaving Your Water Jar,” based on John 4:25–30. Set on the Third Sunday in Lent, this sermon revisits Jesus’ transformative encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, exploring themes of truth-telling, liberation, and God’s relentless pursuit of relationship. With theological insight and pastoral depth, Lewis invites listeners to consider what burdens they are called to leave behind in order to live more fully into God’s grace. Tune in for this thoughtful Lenten message of freedom and renewal.
Karoline Lewis: The Courage to Ask
Tuesday April 23, 2019
Dr. Karoline Lewis shines a fresh light on Thomas in the Upper Room, revealing that we often miss the fact that he spoke up and asked for what he needed. We tend to stay silent, for ourselves and for others, because surely someone else will speak up, stand up, give voice to us and others. What are we afraid of?
Karoline Lewis: Grace Upon Grace Love
Tuesday April 02, 2019
Dr. Karoline Lewis says that it’s easy to miss the reality of the sacrifice Mary made for this gesture of love for Jesus””around $20,000 of precious perfume poured out on his feet. She calls it a “grace upon grace kind of love,” abundant love””the kind of love that has to be shown, not just said.
A Blip in the Plan
Tuesday March 20, 2012
For the final Sunday in Lent, the Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis draws important insights from Jesus' teaching in John 12 about his coming death on the cross and what it means to our faith.
Articles by Rev. Dr. Karoline M. Lewis
ON Scripture: “Selective Salvation in a Fear-Filled World” (Luke 3:1-6) By Karoline Lewis
Monday November 30, 2015
This passage from Luke for the Second Sunday of Advent points to competing worldviews. The opening verses are deceptively subversive. Into the religious reigns and imperial kingdoms of the first century C.E., the word of God comes.
ON Scripture: The Politics of Betrayal
Wednesday August 22, 2012
Imagine being introduced for the first time, not by your name or what you have done, but in reference to what you will do.
Video by Rev. Dr. Karoline M. Lewis
Rethinking Resolutions - The Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis
Monday February 18, 2013
The Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis gives us some insight on resolutions and what you can do to make yours more fulfilling.