Whether they are leading colleges, seminary students or congregations, Luther’s international alumni/ae fulfill the ELCA’s objective of “mission through leadership development.” Current students from abroad aspire to similar careers in their home countries.
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International Students Teach Others While Learning
Including voices from around the globe brings great depth to classroom discussions for Luther students and faculty alike.
Luther Alums Put Their Training to Work Leading Seminaries in Africa
When Cyril Fayose was a student at Trinity Theological Seminary in Legon, Ghana, he lived in a dorm room by himself. Twenty years later, with Fayose now serving as seminary president, three or four students share a room.
Engaging Scripture in a Lutheran Key with Heart, Mind, and Spirit
Finding meaningful ways to bring Scripture to a congregation can be a challenging aspect of ministry—and it’s also one of the most important roles held by a church leader. In response to this need, the 2008 Mid-Winter Convocation focused on “Engaging Scripture in a Lutheran Key with Heart, Mind and Spirit.” Mid-Winter Convocation was held Jan. 9–11 and hosted more than 500 rostered and lay church leaders. Attendees gained ideas to develop, nurture and affirm the calling to bring Scripture to their congregations.
Centered Life® Catalog Highlights Resources for Home, Church and Small-Group Study
In its ongoing mission to help believers connect what they learn on Sunday with the rest of the week, Centered Life® now offers its resources in a convenient catalog.
All-New Resources from Centered Life® Stimulate Small-Group Discussion
“Down + Out–Where Grace Takes You” Five hundred years ago, a little known German monk discovered in Scripture two simple ideas so scandalous that they set Europe aflame for centuries. The church would never be the same. Now God’s people are rediscovering what Martin Luther uncovered five centuries ago. And those two simple ideas, so […]
Sanders Challenge Donors to Support Scholarships
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.
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?