After her year-long internship at a small, vibrant congregation in the north woods of Minnesota, Karen Telyea is excited to return to the classroom for her final year at Luther Seminary.
“During internship I learned how ministry is simultaneously challenging and life-giving,” Telyea says. “I have lots to reflect on as I enter into senior year and prepare for a call to ordained ministry. In class I built ideals for ministry. On internship I learned that when I mixed my ideals with people it got a bit messy, but much more enriching as well. I’m excited to dig into Scripture and faith with people of all ages and to walk through life passages with parishioners.”
Support from donors allows Karen to receive a quality education along with real-life experiences that have shaped her into a confident and passionate leader. Gifts to Luther Seminary’s Sustaining Fund help provide many crucial components of theological education at Luther, including:
- Coursework and fellowship designed to prepare biblically grounded, Christ-centered leaders
- Distributed learning programs that allow people across the country the opportunity to say “Yes” to God’s call to ministry
- Opportunities for students to immerse themselves in cross-cultural ministry, interfaith dialogue and global mission work
- Scholarships that work to reduce student debt and allow graduates to serve where they are most needed
In addition, gifts to the Sustaining Fund also keep resources like WorkingPreacher.org and EntertheBible.org going strong. These free online resources reach tens of thousands of church leaders across the globe, strengthening their mission to share the good news of Christ throughout the year.
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By giving a gift to Luther today, you will make your investment go further and have an even greater impact on students and leaders who are eager to follow God’s call. All gifts to the Sustaining Fund will be doubled through Nov. 30 by the Promise Challenge. Your gift will be matched 1:1 by a generous donor who is dedicated to the mission of Luther Seminary and the future of the church. Make your gift today!
Many ways to give
There are many ways you can support future church leaders through a gift to Luther Seminary. You can make your tax-deductible gift today, or consider a planned gift that will make a long-term impact on Luther Seminary and its students.
Your investment in future church leaders will have an impact on generations to come. To learn more about ways to give, we encourage you to visit the Give to Luther Seminary page on our website or contact Seminary Relations at 888-358-8437 or semrel@luthersem.edu.