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Abdel Ross Wentz was a leading figure in American Lutheranism. His family established an endowment providing prize money for the best history paper on a topic related to Lutheranism in America. Read more about the prize on the society’s website. The 2026 Abdel Ross Wentz Prize in American Lutheran History is in the amount of $2,500 and can be awarded in four categories (1) First degree seminarian, (2) M.A./Ph.Dd graduate student, (3) Post-Graduate Pastor, Layperson, and/or Faculty member, (4) Amateur Historian. Paper should be 25-35 pages in length, double spaced using Turabian Manual or Chicago Manual of Style. Papers are to be in the field of history dealing with some aspect of Lutheranism in America. Open to all writers regardless of religious identification or denominational affiliation. Submission deadline is September 30, 2026. If you want assistance with this, contact Professor Mark Granquist.

In this devotion, Liz Rossing ‘14 M.Div., notes how Jesus prays aloud for his friends, right in front of them. Read today’s God Pause.

Join us today in the OCC Dining Room at 11 a.m. CT for Lunch Church. Lunch is provided.
Topic: Why Jesus?
Speaker: Sam Maier, M.Div. Student.
Share your prayer requests.

The Graduate Recognition BBQ Party is today Join us Thursday, May 14, 4-6 p.m. on the OCC Patio (weather permitting) to celebrate the end of the school year and our 2026 grads with good food (gluten free and vegan available), good drinks, ice cream, and great company!

Last week, the Luther Seminary board of trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Shamani Shikwambi as (no-longer-interim) Dean of Students and Vice President of Inclusion and Belonging. Shamani began his career in education as a middle school teacher in his home country of Namibia. He is a life-long Lutheran who has come to love Minnesota’s vibrant communities, beautiful lakes, and seasonal rhythms. This profile shares more about our new Dean of Students.

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. This year the Stewardship Leaders Program will match the Thrivent Charitable award dollars, so we hope to give away over $15,000, 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 2 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.