"Statistics show that the U.S. has become the fourth largest mission field in the world. That means that in most neighborhoods, for example the neighborhood where you live or the neighborhoods around your church, at least 50% of your neighbors do not go to church.
They do not know the Biblical stories of Creation, the Exodus from Egypt, the stories about Israel and the prophets or even the story about Jesus Christ and His love for the world.
"My energy will be dedicated to supporting and educating our students to become missionary disciples with the commitment and skill to lead congregations in mission."
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Luther Seminary educates leaders for Christian communities
called and sent by the Holy Spirit
to witness to salvation through Jesus Christ
and to serve in God's world.
"Statistics show that the U.S. has become the fourth largest mission field in the world. That means that in most neighborhoods, for example the neighborhood where you live or the neighborhoods around your church, at least 50% of your neighbors do not go to church.
They do not know the Biblical stories of Creation, the Exodus from Egypt, the stories about Israel and the prophets or even the story about Jesus Christ and His love for the world.