Archives for 2023

In this devotion, Mark D. Tranvik, professor of Reformation History and Theology, notes how the Apostle Paul and J. S. Bach alike pointed away from themselves to the light of glory now entering our world. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Mark D. Tranvik, professor of Reformation History and Theology, asks what stuff of ours really needs to be bigger and whether we might be looking to the wrong stuff. Read today’s God Pause.

Tessa Pinkstaff has discerned a call to transition from her role as manager of live learning at Faith+Lead to a part-time contractor with Faith+Lead in order to pursue additional opportunities God is bringing her way, effective December 31, 2023. We are incredibly grateful for Tessa’s service on staff and are thankful to continue our work with her in a new capacity.

Emily McQuillan will transition from a project manager for Faith+Lead to the senior manager of live learning and communities, effective January 1, 2024. In this role, Emily will manage and oversee Faith+Lead’s live learning offerings, including learning communities, workshops, and webinars. In this enhanced role, Emily will also help develop strategic paths for learners and leaders to engage and go deeper in transformational learning through community engagement.

Please join me in thanking Tessa for all of her contributions to Luther and in congratulating Emily on her new role. Questions? Contact Alicia Granholm, senior director of Faith+Lead, agranholm001@luthersem.edu.

Join Dr. Leon Rodrigues and Dr. Samuel Zalanga in attending this conference for credit by registering for the spring course LD2515-01-TR-PS “Religious Leadership in the Black Prophetic Tradition.” Capacity is limited to 12 students. The conference theme this year is “Where Legacy Meets Future: Reimagine! Rethink! Reinvent!” Conference dates are February 19-22, 2024, in Chicago, IL. For more information, get in touch with Dr. Rodrigues at lrodrigues001@luthersem.edu regarding course content and Jody Nyenhuis at jnyenhuis001@luthersem.edu regarding course travel logistics.

In this devotion, Jen Gruendler, associate director of enrollment services, reminds us that how God imagines a royal dwelling place is rather different from how we might think of such a residence. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Jen Gruendler, associate director of enrollment services, helps us think about the role of light during winter phases of our lives. Read today’s God Pause.