Seeing God’s Fingerprints: Brook Seaford
A small church with many people: Ele Clay
The bread guy
As the grains of wheat once scattered on the hill were gathered into one to become our bread; so may all your people from all the ends of earth be gathered into one in you. The lines of Marty Haugen’s familiar hymn came to life for Dean Safe at his internship at Zion Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids, Minn.
Giving back to help prepare leaders
For Rev. Kelly Chatman, senior pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Minneapolis, a deep relationship with Luther Seminary takes many forms.
Supporting the Formation of Church Leaders
Gus and Mary Blanchard are not strangers to Luther Seminary. Their commitment to supporting the work of the larger church through the formation of church leaders has been strong for many years now. Gus’ leadership in the corporate world (CEO at Deluxe Corporation, among others) honed his appreciation for the importance of leadership. Mary and […]
Retired Luther Seminary professor publishes two books
Gracia Grindal, professor emerita of rhetoric at Luther Seminary, recently completed two books: one is the latest in a series of hymn texts on the lessons in the revised common lectionary, collectively known as “A Treasury of Faith,” published by Wayne Leupold editions in North Carolina. The second is, “Unstoppable: Norwegian Pioneers Educate their Daughters,” available from Lutheran University Press.
The many ministries of Chaplain Lembke
Luther seminary alumnus michael t. lembke, ’82, who retired from 30 years in the military earlier this year, has shared his ministry across the globe on and off battlefields.
Inspired by the call: Researching the women of the church
Janet Karvonen-Montgomery explores important female church leaders across the globe.
Urban ministry focus honed—just as violence flares nearby
A longtime focus on urban ministry has sharpened at Luther Seminary, with upgrades in classroom learning and in opportunities for real-life experience at churches and elsewhere.