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This May, we are offering MIN 581 Chaplaincy Leadership in Specialized Settings. The course will be taught by Will Bevins, Chaplain (LT) in the US Navy, CPE Supervisor-Educator (CPEI), and Board Certified Chaplain (Spiritual Care Association). MIN 581 will meet Monday-Friday, May 12-23 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. This is an online/synchronous class (zoom). Except for a few assignments at the beginning, it is not an asynchronous course. Submit an ELCA cross-registration form to registrar@luthersem.edu for registration if interested. Course description: This elective intensive course is designed to examine ministry by pastors serving as chaplains in specialized settings—military, hospital, prison, other institutional ministries. Elements of chaplaincy practice explored are (1) worship, preaching, and public speech, (2) interfaith engagements, and (3) pastoral care and counseling. The course provides students conceptual frameworks and practical introductions to major issues in chaplaincy. Course activities and student requirements focus on helping students gain a better understanding of specialized ministries and their role as spiritual and missional leaders in public, institutional settings. Topics address basic contours of chaplaincy ministry, the context for missional leadership, worship planning, preaching, and public speech in pluralistic settings, organizations using a systems perspective, and major pastoral care encounters in chaplaincy ministry.

In this devotion, Ladd Bjorneby ‘85 M.Div., notes that we announce Jesus’ death and receive his gifts every time we come to the table. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Ladd Bjorneby ‘85 M.Div., shares stories of how God answers prayer. Read today’s God Pause.

In February, Luther Seminary announced that it had signed a purchase agreement with local developer Lifestyle Communities for their purchase of the Lower Campus. Luther Seminary and Lifestyle are working together to officially close the sale in 2026. Lifestyle Communities will host an open house on our campus this evening, Tuesday, April 15, in order to meet with neighbors and gather their feedback on their future plans. Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend. The open house will be held Tuesday, April 15, 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the OCC narthex. Please contact Heidi Droegemueller with any questions.

On Tuesday, April 15, the Office of Technology will be performing maintenance on Luther Seminary’s critical network infrastructure to improve security and network reliability. During the maintenance window, a short network disruption will occur, disconnecting the Luther Seminary campus from the internet, as well as any remote connections to campus network services. After this update is completed, you will be prompted to update the GlobalProtect VPN client when you next use it. Please click to allow the GlobalProtect application to update to version 6.3.2-525 for continued VPN access.
Maintenance Window. April 15, 6-10 p.m.
Estimated Downtime. 10-20 minutes

In this devotion, Ladd Bjorneby ‘85 M.Div., reminds us that we too are members of the redeemed community of God. Read today’s God Pause.