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Join us today in the OCC Dining Room at 11 a.m. CT for Lunch Church.
We will be dwelling in the Gospel text during a Lunch Church hosted by Dean of the Chapel Steve Thomason. Lunch is provided. Share your prayer requests.

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.

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

Known for his fantasy and children’s books, apologetics, and addressing issues like grief and pain, the writings of British author C. S. Lewis resonate with many of us, and the Luther Seminary Library has many of his books. Check out this Lewis bibliography, which includes a lot more than his books. While you’re at it, check out these other Theologian Bibliographies with resources from the ancients to today’s most current theologians.

In this devotion, Michael DeKraai ’90 M.Div., reminds us that, left to ourselves, there is no getting away from the sin that dwells within us. Read today’s God Pause.

We gather at 11:00 a.m. CT in the Chapel of the Incarnation for a student-led service of Holy Communion. M.Div. student Nathan Adu-Gyamfi will be preaching and Joyce Ngandango will preside, with special music from the Luther Seminary International Student Choir. The service will be livestreamed.