Internship can play a significant role in the life and call of an M.Div. student. Academics and classroom learning are consistently paired with contextual learning throughout the degree program, but internship is a unique opportunity for students to leave campus for a congregational setting that asks them to consider ministry in new ways.

When pastors Jerry and David Hoffman talk about their upbringings, they each say, “If you don’t have time to worship, you are busier than God ever intended you to be.” This motto of their mother’s profoundly shaped them into the Christian leaders they have become.

Students are often drawn to Luther Seminary because they hear about a program that connects with their deepest callings as servants of Christ. When Linda Webster, ’08, compared seminaries, she noted the abundant potential for cross-cultural education flourishing at Luther.

Where does a generous spirit come from?

In some people, it’s a natural part of who they are. But for many, it is cultivated—through example, encouragement and time. Rev. Glenn Taibl, ‘72, of Incarnation Lutheran Church in Shoreview, Minn., sees the congregation as a primary means by which those spirits can be nurtured. His call as pastor for stewardship ministries reflects his—and his church’s—commitment to that work.

Luther Seminary’s strategic plan is a response to the challenges that face our church and world. It’s that important! Our focus is on educating evangelical public leaders who are capable of providing a hungry and needy world with a spirit-driven apostolic witness. This high calling entails three important dimensions: We are called to be servants of evangelical renewal; We are called to be heralds of hope; We are called to be catalysts for change and mission.