In this devotion, P. J. Southam ’98 M.Div., reminds us that the center of all assurance is faith in what Jesus has already done. Read today’s God Pause.
Archives for August 2025
God Pause for August 5: Psalm 33
In this devotion, P. J. Southam ’98 M.Div., notes that when our cup is empty, God is already filling it again. Read today’s God Pause.
God Pause for August 4: Genesis 15
In this devotion, P. J. Southam ’98 M.Div., reminds us that the grace of God is more lavish and abundant than we can imagine. Read today’s God Pause.
God Pause for August 1: Luke 12
In this devotion, Dan Odden ’75 M.Div., ’95 D.Min., notes that we are there is more to life than productivity. Read today’s God Pause.
August 2025 Employee Anniversaries
Congratulations to our colleagues celebrating work anniversaries in August!
- Terri Elton, 20 years – Academic Affairs
- Jessi LeClear Vachta, 6 years – Admissions
- Maria May, 5 years – Contextual Learning
- Emily Rova-Hegener, 3 years – Contextual Learning
- Trina Smith, 2 years – Institutional Research
- Steve Thomason, 3 years – Faculty, Leadership
St. Cloud VA CPE Center Openings
The St. Cloud VA CPE Center is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 CPE Resident program for the St. Cloud VA. Program dates are October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Residents have the opportunity to work full-time alongside Chaplain Preceptors and the Interdisciplinary Care Team serving our men and women veterans. There are four stipend Resident I positions and 2 stipend Resident II Fellow positions. Stipend for the STC VA Resident I is approximately $40,468; Resident II is $43,301. STC VA CPE Center also offers summer intern, extended, and CE Training programs. For more information about our CPE residency, intern, or extended unit programs, call Chaplain Dan Duggan at 320-252-1670 x 7543 or email daniel.duggan@va.gov.