Having been blessed by skilled, compassionate pastors in their own lives, Paul and Ruth Hauge care deeply about good pastoring. Understanding that good leadership doesn’t just happen, when they encounter young congregational members who might have the gifts and instincts for pastoral ministry, they encourage them to consider pursuing that calling. The Hauges not only […]
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Luther Seminary Receives Nearly $1 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Luther Seminary has received a $999,350 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to design a curriculum for non-degree learners that will be available through Faith+Lead Academy, a digital platform providing just-in-time learning experiences. The grant will also help the seminary cultivate partners for this endeavor, connect Faith+Lead Academy with the seminary’s degree programs, and scale for […]
Listen! God Is Calling
Listen, listen, God is calling! Through the Word inviting, Offering forgiveness, Comfort and joy! —Tanzanian hymn, ELW 513 During this past year, Luther Seminary has been actively engaged in the work of listening. We’ve listened to the church, who have told us that theological education needs to be more accessible, affordable, and responsive to the […]
Luther Seminary Announces $95 Million Capital Campaign
After raising $87 million since 2017, Luther Seminary has publicly launched its Listen! God is Calling campaign. The campaign is designed to address the core challenge facing faith communities today: The churches Luther Seminary serves struggle to form Christian identity and practice with their own members, their children, and their neighbors. Luther Seminary is uniquely […]
Luther Seminary Receives $3.8 Million to Accompany and Equip MDivX Graduates During Their First Calls
A $3.8 million gift from Dean and Rosemarie Buntrock will allow Luther Seminary to provide graduates of the school’s accelerated master of divinity program, known as MDivX, with the support and skills necessary to launch their ministry vocations effectively. These new pastors will receive professional assessment and coaching and will have access to learning communities […]
Star Tribune Article Includes Faith+Lead Research and Quote From Professor Terri Elton
On October 9, 2021, the Star Tribune published an article on how COVID-19 has affected worship. The article included information from a Faith+Lead survey of clergy conducted last year and a quote from Professor Terri Elton about how the pandemic has changed the way we worship. “There’s a sense that, as we put our lives […]