Showcasing the strong support of Luther Seminary donors, the Sustaining Fund and Scholarship Fund again passed fundraising goals for the year. During the 2007-2008 fiscal year 6,474 donors gave generously to support the mission of educating leaders for Christian communities. Strong support through two challenge matches was instrumental in accomplishing these goals.
Third Quarter 2008
Gifts from the Heart Program Honors Loved Ones
If finding the perfect gift in honor of a special occasion feels like a daunting task, consider a Gift from the Heart. Luther Seminary’s Gifts from the Heart is a tax-deductible gift program that will honor and/or remember a loved one while supporting the seminary’s mission to prepare strong and effective church leaders.
Give Green Program Promotes Good Stewardship of the Earth
As Christians, we are called to be good stewards of the natural resources that God has given us. In Genesis 2:15 it is written, “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”
Pampered Chef Founder Relates Mission of Business, Philanthropy
Doris Christopher is many things: mother, daughter, entrepreneur, steward. Here, she discusses how all these roles have woven together to form a remarkable life of service. On June 26, Christopher was the featured speaker at Luther Seminary’s Women in Philanthropy Tea.
Internship Supervisor Mark Johnson Retires; Former Interns Reflect with Gratitude
Internship can play a significant role in the life and call of an M.Div. student. Academics and classroom learning are consistently paired with contextual learning throughout the degree program, but internship is a unique opportunity for students to leave campus for a congregational setting that asks them to consider ministry in new ways.
Brothers Jerry and David Hoffman Share Stewarding Gene
When pastors Jerry and David Hoffman talk about their upbringings, they each say, “If you don’t have time to worship, you are busier than God ever intended you to be.” This motto of their mother’s profoundly shaped them into the Christian leaders they have become.
Fund Teaches Stewardship, Fiscal Education
Minus 16. It may sound like the temperature on a brisk Minnesota morning, but it’s actually a much more chilling statistic: Negative 16 percent is the current savings rate of young adults ages 25 to 34, according to Share Save Spend, an organization dedicated to helping youth and adults develop and maintain healthy money habits.
Recent Graduate Puts Cross-Cultural Program to the Test
Students are often drawn to Luther Seminary because they hear about a program that connects with their deepest callings as servants of Christ. When Linda Webster, ’08, compared seminaries, she noted the abundant potential for cross-cultural education flourishing at Luther.