Pastors have been some of the most influential people in the lives of Duane and Phyllis Sander. Growing up, the church was a centerpiece of their communities, and they looked toward their pastors as teachers and congregational leaders, helping them grow in their faith.
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Proclaiming the Message
Tania Haber’s preaching is shaped by the solid theological foundation she received at Luther Seminary. Preaching has always been important at Luther, but these days, she says, the seminary is emphasizing it even more.
![Rob (M.Div. Sr.) and Emily (M.A. Sr.) Myallis [standing] and William ('04) and Chue ('07) Siong [seated] have all been able to ease the financial burden of seminary due to scholarship gifts.](https://www.luthersem.edu/story/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/12/Scholarship_Couples.jpg)
Scholarships Ease Financial Worries
Financial aid in the form of a Presidential Scholarship and an ELCA Fund for Leaders in Mission Scholarship relieved the stress Rob felt about going into debt. The support also helped in another way. “It affirmed that I was gifted and making the right decision,” says Rob, who is completing a Master of Divinity degree.
Building Bridges and Foundations
Focusing on “infrastructure” is vital not only for our political leaders but for our church leaders as well. Are our foundations strong enough today to hold our visions for the future?
First Graduates Complete New D.Min Programs
Both the CML and the Biblical Preaching programs continue to grow. Together, the programs have more than 80 students and have a broad ecumenical appeal. This spring, the first two cohorts graduated from the new Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) programs at Luther Seminary.
Filling the Stewardship Education Gap
Luther Seminary’s stewardship education programs are helping Christian leaders become good stewards of money, time, volunteers and other assets.
Notes From the Mission Field
Luther Seminary is in the midst of a very exciting strategic planning process. Strategic planning allows us to ask the really big questions about our future. Listening to congregational leaders about their vision for church leadership represents a major component in that planning process.
Mid-Winter Convocation Provides Ideas and Insights
This year’s Mid-Winter Convocation, Jan. 10-12, explored “Living Out Our Callings in the Congregation.” This was the fourth and final in a series that addressed the various places we live out our faith: home, work, community and congregation.