Mission is not only the “mother of theology,” as Lutheran theologian Martin Kahler said at the turn of the 20th century and as the South African missiologist David Bosch more recently reminded us. Mission might also be called the “mother of the church,”
Spring/Summer 2012
You’ve got mail: Newsletter provides Enter the Bible updates
As a resource center director for the ELCA, Greg Kaufmann doesn’t have a lot of extra time on his hands. That’s why he appreciates the Enter the Bible newsletter. It fits right into his busy schedule.
Changing times: 2012 Convocation speakers address today’s church
This year’s Convocation, held Feb. 1-3, centered on the theme By Paths Untrodden—Faith and Leadership in a Time of Change. The event featured two keynote speakers who led plenary discussions between workshops and class reunions.
Financial coaching: Creating confident stewardship leaders
The church is calling strong stewardship leaders—leaders who will not only tend the needs of the individuals in their congregations but those of the larger church. At Luther Seminary, we believe that stewardship education should be pervasive, integrated into the very core of Luther Seminary’s curriculum and culture.
Speaking the language: M.Div. student offers Spanish class to community
What makes you feel welcome when you come to church? Is it the greeting at the door? Is it the passing of the peace? Is it the benediction, reminding you that the Lord goes with you?
‘AMP’ing up youth worship
Nearly 300 metro youth gathered at Augsburg College’s Hoversten Chapel on Jan. 29 to attend All Metro Praise, a new worship experience pioneered by Luther Seminary students David Scherer, Master of Arts junior and Anthony Fair, Master of Divinity intern.
Musical mission: M.S.M. grad elected president of New Zealand Church
Earlier this year the Rev. Mark Whitfield, ’93, was elected president of the Lutheran Church in New Zealand. It is with humility and gratitude that the Master of Sacred Music graduate speaks of his Luther Seminary degree in relation to his leadership.
Alum-in-Residence Kathy Valan finds the pulse, the rhythm and the dance
As a member of the alumni/ae council, Kathy Valan, ’96, already had her finger on the pulse of Luther Seminary. But as the 2012 alum-in-residence, she was able to immerse herself for a week in the seminary’s vibrant campus life.