Archives for 2025

The Stewardship Leaders Program, in collaboration with Thrivent Charitable, invites you to apply for an endowment lab grant. This grant program is designed to support Luther Seminary students, faculty, staff, and programs. All applications must align with Luther Seminary’s welcome, vision, and mission statements, and the project must benefit the Luther Seminary community. Total amount awarded will be up to $13,300 with a maximum single grant award of $4,000. Grant applications will be judged by the summer Money and Mission of the Church class as part of their education on endowments. Find out more and apply online. Grant applications must be received by August 3, and winners will be notified by the end of August. If you have any questions about the program or the application please email Grace Pomroy, Director of the Stewardship Leaders Program at gpomroy001@luthersem.edu.

In this devotion, Roger Haug ’75 M.Div. reflects on the ways we are called to leave behind earthly priorities and have Jesus claim us as his own. Read today’s God Pause.

If you missed Tuesday’s Aus Lecture on evangelism with Will Willimon—or did join us and want to engage it again, or want to share it with someone—here is the full recording of Jesus: The Most Interesting Word We Have for the World on YouTube. And here is a brief bibliography from the Luther Seminary library of Will Willimon’s publications.

In this devotion, Rodger Prois ’93 M.Div., reminds us that we can truly trust in only one thing. Read today’s God Pause.

Here’s the schedule of RFS activities for today and tomorrow. For complete details, see the Summer 2025 RFS schedule. Also note: campus security | campus pastor availability | weather-related announcements | Summer 2025 RFS Moodle Site.

Saturday, June 21
8:00-10:50 a.m. —RFS 2 Classes
11:00-11:30 a.m. —Chapel Service of Prayer, Blessing, and Sending
– Dean on call available for conversation, OCC Café
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. —Lunch
12:30-4:20 p.m. —RFS 2 Classes

In response to requests from the broader ELCA community, Seminary Relations, Academic Affairs, and Faith+Lead are excited to announce a new experiment designed to fill a gap for those exploring ministry but who may not be ready for seminary. This two-year residency program partners with organizations like churches, camps, and campus ministries to provide mentoring, curriculum, and a cohort to those without seminary degrees who are entering paid ministry in these organizations. The residency combines practical ministry experience with spiritual formation and targeted education through Faith+Lead Academy coursework in the first year, with a strong recommendation for residents to begin a graduate certificate in their second year. We currently have two confirmed organizational partners and are delighted that Kurty Darling has agreed to direct this donor-funded initiative with a cohort starting this fall. If you’d like to know more, contact Elizabeth Schoenknecht, Terri Elton, or Susan Brooks.