The eastern border of the Congo is one of the poorest and most dysfunctional places on earth. For years, many have been vexed by the paralysis of the country’s staggering problems. How does one
March 2011 Newsletter
Prince of Peace Lutheran honors pastor’s ordination anniversary through scholarship gift
When it came time to honor the 25-year anniversary of John Polk’s ordination, his congregation raised money to create a scholarship fund
Luther Seminary alums forced to flee Egypt in midst of the revolution
On Jan. 28, all Mark Nygard, ’09, ’88 and ’76, had to do was look out the front window of his apartment, located in the heart of Cairo, Egypt, to know something important was
Register now for the 2011 Book of Faith Jubilee!
This year’s Jubilee continues the conversation started at the 2009 inaugural event. Join us April 29-May 1 for the 2011 Book of Faith Jubilee: Inspiring Everyday People to Engage the Bible. Through presentations, conversation and practical takeaways, this conference is designed for congregational leaders, both lay and clergy, to inspire and equip you to lead […]
Mid-Winter Convocation 2011: Engaging Scripture as Communities of Moral Deliberation
In February, the Luther Seminary community asked “How does Scripture address our life and, in particular, our moral decision making?” at Convo. Keynote presentations were given by Matthew Skinner, associate professor of New Testament, Luther Seminary; Martha Stortz, Bernhard M. Christensen Chair in Religion and Vocation, Augsburg College; and Will Willimon, bishop of United […]
Don’t miss the Hein-Fry Lecture!
In April, Luther Seminary will host the annual Hein-Fry Lecture, presented by The Rev. Dr. Eleishi Mungure, a 2007 Ph.D. graduate. Mungure is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania and was recently appointed as the Luther World Federation Area Secretary for Africa, a position she is expected to begin April 1. Hein-Fry […]