Archives for 2025

In this devotion, Elizabeth Schoenknecht ’04 M.Div., writes that Isaiah here promises relief from the burdens of life—injustice, war, division, abandonment, isolation. Read today’s God Pause.

Please extend a warm welcome to Rahfat Hussain, who starts today as chief financial officer for both Luther Seminary and Augsburg University. Rahfat brings extensive higher education and nonprofit financial leadership expertise, most recently serving as CFO at the Minnesota Historical Society. Prior to that position, he served for 17 years in various financial roles at the University of Minnesota, including being named the inaugural director of the Finance Operations Center, a centralized shared services operation for the university. We are grateful for our collaborative partnership with Augsburg and are thrilled to have found in Rahfat an experienced, energetic leader ready to step into the unique role of CFO for both institutions. His first day on-site at Luther will be Friday, December 5.

In this devotion, Deb Hippen Schultz ’87 M. Div. writes that In our impatience, we may stumble into the darkness, but the Light of the World continues to shine. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Deb Hippen Schultz ’87 M. Div. urges us to pray for unity and peace, work for unity and peace, and claim the unity and peace Christ offers to us. Read today’s God Pause.

You are warmly invited to join us on Tuesday, November 25, in Bockman 116 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to celebrate Leon’s retirement with coffee and treats. Leon has been a vital part of our Luther community, and this gathering is another wonderful opportunity to express our gratitude and wish him well on his next journey. We hope to see you there!

Here is Karl Barth’s “Prayer for the Church, the Poor, and Justice.” On the same subject, Luther Seminary Library recently updated its brief bibliography of “Issues in Social Justice.”