Archives for 2025

In this devotion, Aaron Fuller D.Min., M.Div. ’13. asks what it means for us to bless God.
Read today’s God Pause.

Dear Luther Community,
I am awaiting further news but I am informing the Care Team and our community that James Akinpelu Lawal, a recent graduate and Episcopal priest, was involved in a tragic car accident last evening. The accident took place as he and two parishioners, a husband and wife, were returning to Idaho Falls from a church visit in southeastern Idaho. Akinpelu, as we all know him, was seriously injured and the occupants in the car were too. The husband died in the accident and the other (his wife) is in ICU with critical injuries. Please pray for Akinpelu James and Barbera as they undergo surgery today and for the family of the bereaved person. I will provide more information as I receive it. Please do not hesitate to contact the Care Team or any of the student affairs staff if anybody needs assistance or support at this time. You can also email me at deanofstduents@luthersem.edu. We pray for God’s enduring presence and mercy in this time.
Leon A. Rodrigues
Dean of Students

One nation under God? As we celebrate our independence this July 4th, check out some of these important resources and links from Luther Seminary Library.

In this devotion, Aaron Fuller D.Min., M.Div. ’13. gives thanks that God not only call us home but comforts and nurtures us so we can truly live. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Roger Haug ’75 M.Div. reflects on Jesus’ call to renew our focus on what’s ahead. Read today’s God Pause.

We invite you to celebrate and thank Rachel Postler for her work as project manager for the Festival of Homiletics. Her last day at Luther Seminary will be June 30. Rachel’s organization, leadership, and team-building has been integral to bringing the Festival into a new, post-Covid era. Her ability to listen deeply with a pastoral presence while also holding firm boundaries to move projects forward at a steady pace will be missed!