We live in a time of many and massive migrations. These migrations are dramatically impacting large cities and rural areas around the world. Close to home, Minnesota’s foreign-born population rose from 2.6 percent in 1990 to 7.3 percent in 2011. More than 400,000 recent immigrants live in Minnesota today. The St. Paul Public School district has students from families speaking more than 70 languages.
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The Spirit at Work
M.A. grad called to a new kind of ministry.
Commencement 2013
Luther Seminary graduates 132 church leaders.
Alum Heads Lutheran Church in Liberia
Many pastors find themselves filling several different roles in their ministry—preacher, counselor, event planner, youth chaperone, church dinner chef—even repair person.
Celebration of Biblical Preaching tells the story
On Oct. 1-3, pastors and lay leaders assembled at Luther Seminary for the Celebration of Biblical Preaching. This year’s theme, Preaching the Story, explored how to best preach the old, old story for a new day and age. Speakers talked about the challenge of preaching the good news with courage, creativity and confidence.
Dokimazo event focuses on discernment
The 2012-13 academic year marks the launch of a new discernment event for prospective students at Luther Seminary. The new event, called Dokimazo, will be held twice annually, replacing and enhancing Ventures in Vocation and A Day in the Life.
Graduate Preaching Fellowship recipient Kirsten Laderach reflects on her journey
India, South Africa, Israel/Palestine, Jordan … all thanks to the Graduate Preaching Fellowship. Would I do it again? Absolutely!
Professor Emeritus Sheldon A. Tostengard, 1935-2012
Luther Seminary gives thanks to God for the life and witness of the Rev. Sheldon A. Tostengard. Tostengard, 76, of Roseville, Minn., died peacefully at home on April 29 following complications from Parkinson’s disease.