Archives for 2025

John Coskran, AVP and CFO for both Luther Seminary and Augsburg University, has accepted a new executive position with a privately held company in the Twin Cities area. John will be leaving both institutions following our May 9 board meeting. John joined Luther Seminary in January 2023 in the shared services CFO role. Over the course of his tenure, he has demonstrated exceptional financial leadership, as well as a remarkable ability to communicate complex financial information clearly. His contributions have greatly enhanced our financial planning, management, and forecasting, providing the clarity needed for sound decision-making. John’s calm, steady demeanor has been an invaluable asset as we navigated significant shifts in the delivery of our mission, student body, and workforce over the past two years. President Steinke has already discussed next steps with Augsburg President Paul Pribbenow. Since the AVP and CFO position is an Augsburg University role, Augsburg will lead the search for John’s successor. We will plan a celebration for the Luther community to honor John as we approach his final day with us. Please join the ELT as we all express our gratitude to John for his significant contributions to both institutions. We wish him all the best in his future vocational endeavors.

Lutheran scholar of religions Martin E. Marty died February 25 at the age of 97 after a distinguished career in public theology and church history, especially at the University of Chicago. See this Luther Seminary Library brief bibliography of Marty’s work, along with a bibliography of other notable Lutheran theologians of the 20th century.

In this devotion, Sean L. Forde ‘12 D.Min., thinks about the one thing God wants us never to forget. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Sean L. Forde ‘12 D.Min., helps us pray that we might shift our motivations from selfish gain to selfless giving. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Robert Hansen ’72 M.Div. prays for Jesus’ presence as we prepare for Lent. Read today’s God Pause.

You are invited to attend a Lunch and Learn session that builds on the seminary’s welcome statement. This ABIDE-sponsored event features a panel discussion with a local clergy who are queer and trans focusing on questions like what LGBTQIA+ clergy have learned about ministry that the whole church would benefit from and what gifts LGBTQIA+ clergy have experienced in ministry that should be lifted up and celebrated together. This public panel discussion is open to all.
When. March 11, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where. OCC Main Dining Room and on Zoom (link in email)