Orion Gudgell ‘24 is an M.Div. student at Luther Seminary and is deeply grateful for receiving the Jubilee Scholarship. He began exploring seminary as an option after forming a deep connection with a local church and pastor in his community. This community changed the way he viewed Christianity, and he wanted the chance to explore […]
Ash Wednesday is coming up in just a few days, marking the beginning of the third straight Lenten season we’ve spent at least partially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, our Lenten observances were interrupted suddenly by the news that a new virus had appeared and was spreading rapidly. Those were frightening […]
Donald Bottemiller believes that Luther Seminary’s dedication to innovation is crucial if the church is to continue to thrive in the 21st century. “I grew up in rural Minnesota with three television channels and no Internet. Church was a social hub without much competition” says the 82-year-old lifelong Lutheran. “These days, we need to graduate […]
Lois Farag, professor of early church history, is author of “Athanasius of Alexandria: An Introduction to His Writings and Theology,” published by Cascade Books in 2020. The book seeks to provide a brief, readable introduction to Athanasius’ work. “Athanasius of Alexandria” begins with a biography of Athanasius, which allows readers to put his writings in […]
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 […]
“Forget the former things; Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness And streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43:18-19) As we enter our third year under the stress and strain of the COVID-19 […]