Announcements

Interested in participating in Word & World as a student member of the editorial board? Word & World is the quarterly journal of Theology for Christian Ministry published by the faculty of the seminary. Its work is guided by the staff and an editorial board made up of seven members of the Luther faculty and two students. The students are full voting members of the board. Two student positions are open for the 2026–2027 academic year, starting September 1, 2026. Membership on the board is voluntary and unsalaried, but students do get the opportunity to participate in the life of a significant theological journal. Duties include regular attendance at board meetings (perhaps two or three per year) and thoughtful contribution to the board’s work, including bringing ideas for issues and authors. All students, in any program, are eligible. If you would like to be a student board member for 2026–2027, reply both to Jennifer Pietz, board chair (jpietz002@luthersem.edu) and Mark Granquist, editor (mgranquist001@luthersem.edu) with a note that spells out your interest in the position, your qualifications, and your availability to attend meetings on campus during regular business hours on weekdays (in-person attendance is greatly preferred). Include also your year, program, and anticipated graduation date. To be considered, your statement of interest must be received by Friday, May 8, 2026. Let us know if you have any questions.

Students interested in learning more about the January 2027 Tanzania travel course are invited to a Zoom meeting on Thursday, April 30, 5–6 p.m. CT. Students logged into their Luther Seminary account can use the Zoom link shared in the daily email and on the shared Community Calendar. We will talk about itinerary, costs, travel arrangements, and course learning goals. If you are interested and cannot make the meeting, please email Kathryn Schifferdecker, kschiffer@luthersem.edu.

Confused about clergy taxes? Not sure how to negotiate your compensation? Faith+Lead Academy’s new financial wellness mini courses are designed just for you! In 1-2 hours per course, we’ll walk you through the basics with informative videos and activities that help you put what you’ve learned into practice. These courses are a great resource whether you’re just starting your seminary education or almost at the finish line. Plus, you can come back to them as often as you like as you work through the call process. Both courses are available free of charge to any ministry leader who needs them—Luther Seminary students and everyone else—so feel free to share this content with anyone who could benefit from it.
Financial Wellness for Church Leaders: Clergy Tax Basics
Financial Wellness for Church Leaders: Compensation Negotiation

Students, staff, faculty—Are you visiting or working at a camp in summer 2026? If so, we would love to know about it and send you with some Luther swag to share with fellow staff and friends. Reach out to Jen Gruendler in Admissions (jgruendler001@luthersem.edu) to let her know.

In this devotion, Melissa Pickering ’22 M.Div., reminds us that, when we are anxious, in conflict, or feel as if the ground is slipping out from under us, we are not alone. Read today’s God Pause.

We gather at 11 a.m. CT in the OCC Meditation Chapel and on Zoom (link in email) for contemplative practice of your choice—mindful sketching, centering prayer, or however you choose to engage silence. Facilitated by Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason, we read the text and then practice in silence for 15 minutes. Afterward, you are welcome to sit in fellowship or go about your day. Share your prayer requests.