Young clergy members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America met for Convergence, an event inviting those 35 and younger to speak with key leaders of the ELCA who have shaped churchwide policies and ministries, Oct. 26–27.
First Quarter 2009
Mary Sue Dreier sees the fruits of yesterday’s gifts today
When Mary Sue Dreier, associate professor of congregational mission and leadership, looks back on her career, she has one particular person to thank. “I am here today because someone cared about this seminary and gave me a scholarship more than 30 years ago. Gen Stelberg died in 1988, but her gift made it possible for […]
…All things are becoming new
If you want to see where the energy is in the church today, go visit a new mission start.
Three Graduates Live Out Their Calls As Mission Developers
Luther Seminary intensified its focus on missional development in the 2000-2005 strategic plan, Serving the Promise of Our Mission.
Christians’ Callings in the World: Five-Seminary Grant Funds New Ways to Teach
If you had to guess which section of the Sunday newspaper God would be most interested in, what would
you say?
Edith Gage Takes Ministry Into the Home with Art
In a time when the Bible was newly translated from Latin to common language, Martin Luther decided to bring God’s word front and center into the homes of parishioners.
Legacies of Quello and Hanson Honored in Future Preachers
Luther Seminary has long been known for producing outstanding preachers, but two new efforts aim to deepen preaching skills for pastors already in the parish.
The Path of a Mission Developer at Luther Seminary
Quit preparing your graduates for a church that no longer exists. This was the challenge a pastor gave then-president David Tiede in 1987.