Luther Seminary’s Alumni Council provides support for and communicates between the alumni and the seminary’s staff, faculty, students and board. The goal is to ensure the strength, growth and financial support of Luther Seminary and to support and honor the ministries and vocations of its graduates.
Alumni Council members-2023
Bonnie Wilcox, ’97
President
Apple Valley, MN
First Lutheran Church
Jaddie Edwards, ’14
Minneapolis, MN
American Baptist Church
Salim Kaderbhai, ’12
Madelia, MN
Faith Lutheran and Our Saviour’s
Kelly Nieman Anderson, ’16
Mequon, WI
Christ the King
Margaret Andersen Peterson, ’19
Cross Plains, WI
St. Martin’s Lutheran Church
Scott Richards, ’15
Gaylord, MN
St. Paul Lutheran and Trinity
Dave Scherer, ’15
Minneapolis, MN
Luther Seminary
Elizabeth Schoenknecht, ’04
Hudson, WI
Luther Seminary
Jennie Smith, ’22
Scottsdale, AZ
Beth Wartick, ’15
Ankeny, IA
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Andrew Yackel, ’15
Cannon Falls, MN
Urland Lutheran Church
If you wish to contact any member of the Alumni Council, please reach out to Jake Hennes, Director of Development, at (651) 641-3502 or jhennes001@luthersem.edu.
Apply to become a member of the Alumni Council
Please complete this application if you’re interested in joining the Alumni Council.
Alumni Council events
- Winter meeting
- Alumni Award for Leadership, Witness, and Service
- Alumni-in-Residence program
- Spring meeting
- Honoring May graduates in chapel
- Commencement
- Honoring winter graduates
Alumni Award for Leadership, Witness, and Service
The Alumni Award for Leadership, Witness, and Service recognizes Luther Seminary graduates who live out the mission and vision of the seminary.