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Congregations are asking new questions, facing new challenges and opportunities, and seeking new ways to embody the gospel of Jesus Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, more than ever, the world needs pastors, deacons, chaplains, preachers, and lay leaders who bring deep theological wisdom and courageous imagination to ministry.<\/span><b> Without Christian leaders, the church risks losing its voice in a culture hungry for hope.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Your generosity fuels our commitment to form these adaptive, faithful leaders \u2013 and equip them with resources to respond to change with hope. But we can\u2019t do this work alone. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Your charitable support to the Sustaining Fund <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">makes this and more possible:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/faculty\/\"><b>Faculty<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who are innovative and intentional about teaching, educating learners for real-world ministry.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/academics\/degrees-and-programs\/master-of-divinity\/\"><b>Distributed learning<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Making it possible for leaders across the country to say \u201cYes\u201d to God\u2019s call to ministry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luthersem.edu\/godpause\/\">God Pause<\/a>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Daily reflections that inspire and connect you with God\u2019s word.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/enterthebible.org\/\">Enter the Bible<\/a>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Podcast and website to help you find yourself in God\u2019s story.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workingpreacher.org\/\">Working Preacher<\/a>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Insightful, ecumenical commentary and sermon preparation for preachers, provided online and through three podcasts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/faithlead.org\/\">Faith+Lead<\/a>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Practical resources and training for equipping Christian leaders in today\u2019s evolving church.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>You can make your gift today using the secure form below.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#XCSMFXMZ\" style=\"display: none\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Empower Faithful Christian Innovation for a Changing World through Luther Seminary Christian communities are navigating a time of extraordinary change. 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