Announcements

In congregations where justice initiatives meet resistance, or where they got started without an expressed biblical foundation, Faith+Lead’s new on-demand course “Justice in the Bible” can spark holy conversation and create momentum. The course is available to use at your own pace, adaptable to many settings.

In this devotion, Larry Lindstrom ’84 M.Div., reminds us not to lose sight of the joy and exuberance Jesus had in his ministry and we can have in ours. Read today’s God Pause.

In this devotion, Larry Lindstrom ’84 M.Div., notes that in spite of the uncertain nature of much of our news, we can have confidence in the good news of Jesus Christ. Read today’s God Pause.

We’ve just finished our first year of Pocket Surveys. Thanks to every student who participated, whether you filled out one survey or all of them! Seven short monthly surveys were conducted this academic year, with an average participation rate of 39%. These surveys were designed by different campus teams to provide feedback on areas where actionable change could occur. In doing so, we hope to have improved student services and experiences and to have lifted up community understanding and trust. Ken and Trina in the Office of Institutional Research are preparing for next year’s Pocket Surveys, and they want to hear from you. They are open to any and all feedback. They are particularly interested in what topics you would like to see addressed, the frequency of surveys, what or how questions are asked, and any other ways we can better serve you and the goal of continual institutional improvement. So what did you think of the Pocket Surveys this year? Email Ken and Trina at research@luthersem.edu to share your ideas.

In this devotion, Larry Lindstrom ’84 M.Div., invites us to look below the surface to the deep roots we have as children of God. Read today’s God Pause.

Season 6 of the Enter the Bible podcast kicked off March 26 with new episodes dropping every Tuesday. Available through any podcast app, listeners can also access transcripts and listen on our webpage. Co-hosts Katie Langston (Director of Digital Strategy for Faith+Lead) and Kathryn Schifferdecker (Professor and Elva B. Lovell Chair of Old Testament at Luther Seminary) are joined by expert guests to address listener questions about “everything you wanted to know about the Bible … but were afraid to ask!” This season features multiple current and previous Luther Seminary faculty members sharing their particular expertise, including Mark Tranvik, Jennifer Wocjiechowski, Mary Hinkle Shore, Matt Skinner, and Rolf Jacobson as well as biblical scholars from across the country. Topics range from how to read the Bible well to “Was Jesus in love with Mary Magdalene?” and “What does the Old Testament say about capital punishment?”