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SEMINARY CAMPAIGN EXCEEDS GOAL

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SEMINARY CAMPAIGN EXCEEDS GOAL

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September 8, 2010

ST. LOUIS-The ambitious goal of $77 million established in 2005 by Concordia Seminary for its comprehensive How Will They Hear? Campaign has been exceeded. Ending June 30 of this year, the total of received and pledged gifts during the five years of the Campaign is just over $80 million. Recognizing God's goodness to the Seminary through the Campaign, a Celebration Luncheon was held on the campus September 3. [...]

CONCORDIA SEMINARY ANNOUNCES NEW SMP COHORT, VICARAGE ASSIGNMENTS

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CONCORDIA SEMINARY ANNOUNCES NEW SMP COHORT, VICARAGE ASSIGNMENTS

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September 7, 2010

ST. LOUIS-During the Opening Service at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, the new Specific Ministry Pastor Program (SMP) cohort received their vicarage assignments.

* Bret Bierman, Trinity, Mansfield, S.D., South Dakota District
* Christopher Bruskiewicz, St. John's, West Bend, Wis., South Wisconsin District
* Jay De Beir, Lutheran Church Extension Fund, St. Louis, Mo., Missouri
* Daniel Fenco, Somerset Hills, Basking Ridge, N.J., New Jersey District
* David Forke, Peace, Eau Claire, Wis., North Wisconsin District
* Scott Gary, Grace, Escondido, Calif., Pacific Southwest District
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CONCORDIA SEMINARY TO BEGIN 172nd ACADEMIC YEAR

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August 16, 2010

CONCORDIA SEMINARY TO BEGIN 172nd ACADEMIC YEAR

ST. LOUIS-On Friday, Sept. 3, at 10:00 a.m., Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will begin its 172nd academic year with a special worship service in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus on the Seminary campus. Dr. Dale A. Meyer, president of Concordia Seminary, will serve as preacher. The Seminary's incoming class, including both residential and distance education students, will number more than 150 people. In addition, three staff members will be installed: Arthur "Andy" Bacon as provost; Richard Jostes as gift officer; and Michael Redeker [...]

CONCORDIA SEMINARY ANNOUNCES FALL LAY BIBLE INSTITUTE

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 30, 2010

CONCORDIA SEMINARY ANNOUNCES FALL LAY BIBLE INSTITUTE

ST. LOUIS-Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will host its fall 2010 Lay Bible Institute from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, October 6, 13, 20, 27, in Sieck Hall on the Seminary campus. "Living as Citizens of Heaven and Citizens of America: The Role of Christians in a Democratic Society" will be presented by Dr. Charles Arand, professor at Concordia Seminary. [...]

'GREEN AND GOLD DAYS' COMING UP AT CONCORDIA SEMINARY

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2010

'GREEN AND GOLD DAYS' COMING UP AT CONCORDIA SEMINARY

ST. LOUIS-The first of three Green and Gold Days will take place on Friday, October 15, 2010 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. A visitation day for college students thinking about the pastoral or deaconess ministry, Green and Gold Days are one-day events with opportunities to explore what Concordia Seminary has to offer. [...]

SEMINARY VISITATION EVENT FOR PROSPECTIVE PASTORS AND DEACONESSES

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 27, 2010

SEMINARY VISITATION EVENT FOR PROSPECTIVE PASTORS AND DEACONESSES

ST. LOUIS-Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is pleased to invite prospective students and their guests to attend Contemplate... to be held October 7-9, 2010 on the Seminary campus. Designed for those who are college age or older, the structured visitation event provides an effective means for learning more about life in the Concordia Seminary community and the preparation that leads to service as a pastor, missionary, chaplain, or deaconess in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. [...]

THE AMERICAN MIND MEETS THE MIND OF CHRIST PUBLISHED BY CONCORDIA SEMINARY PRESS

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THE AMERICAN MIND MEETS THE MIND OF CHRIST PUBLISHED BY CONCORDIA SEMINARY PRESS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2010

ST. LOUIS-Concordia Seminary Press has released its newest book, The American Mind Meets the Mind of Christ, published in May 2010. The book, edited by professor emeritus and former director of the Institute for Mission Studies, Robert Kolb, features nine essays by Joel Biermann, Tony Cook, Reed Lessing, David Lewis, Dale Meyer, Joel Okamoto, Paul Robinson, Leo Sánchez, and David Schmitt. [...]

DISCERNMENT FOR INTERIM MINISTRY WORKSHOP AT CONCORDIA SEMINARY

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DISCERNMENT FOR INTERIM MINISTRY WORKSHOP AT CONCORDIA SEMINARY

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July 8, 2010

ST. LOUIS-Concordia Seminary, in cooperation with the National Association of Lutheran Interim Pastors (NALIP), will host a Discernment for Interim Ministry workshop on Sept. 28-29, 2010. This event is specifically designed to identify personal and pastoral gifts needed for transitional ministry, and to help participants become aware of professional and lifestyle challenges involved in intentional interim work before entering a full, 60-hour, 6-month of basic training in Intentional Interim Ministry (IIM) work. In the process, participants will also work with Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod staff to [...]

CONCORDIA SEMINARY, DONORS RECEIVE AWARD

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CONCORDIA SEMINARY, DONORS RECEIVE AWARD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 7, 2010

ST. LOUIS-Concordia Seminary has been selected to receive a top award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). It recognizes the exemplary support of donors and friends of the Seminary, including major donors, board members, alumni, faculty, staff, congregations, organizations, and other individuals and entities around the world who contribute to the mission of the Seminary. "The award is a testimonial to God's blessings through all those who join the Seminary in providing pastors, church leaders, and resources to nurture Christians and proclaim Jesus Christ [...]

VOCATIO HELD AT CONCORDIA SEMINARY

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VOCATIO HELD AT CONCORDIA SEMINARY

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June 29, 2010

ST. LOUIS-A total of 43 youth attended Vocatio at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis from June 19-24, 2010. They participated in Bible studies, worship, prayer, and discussion, and visited various ministry sites in the St. Louis area to hear presentations by people currently serving in church vocations. [...]

'DISABILITY MINISTRY: THEOLOGY AND PRACTICE' WORKSHOP AT CSL

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June 21, 2010

'DISABILITY MINISTRY: THEOLOGY AND PRACTICE' WORKSHOP AT CSL

ST. LOUIS-Concordia Seminary will offer a workshop presented by Bethesda Lutheran Communities titled "Disability Ministry: Theology and Practice" on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, to be held on the Seminary campus. The workshop will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m. [...]

PRE-ORDER 2010 SEMINARY SUNDAY MATERIALS NOW

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June 18, 2010

PRE-ORDER 2010 SEMINARY SUNDAY MATERIALS NOW

ST. LOUIS-In the coming weeks, Concordia Seminary will send a packet of Seminary Sunday materials to the pastor of each Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) congregation. A special bulletin insert, a poster, an adult Bible study, sermon notes, and other worship resources are available to assist pastors and congregations in observing Concordia Seminary Sunday. The suggested date for Concordia Seminary Sunday is July 18, the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, but the materials are not dated and may be used in a variety of ways throughout the year. [...]

CONCORDIA SEMINARY TO HOST 21ST THEOLOGICAL SYMPOSIUM

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2010

CONCORDIA SEMINARY TO HOST 21ST THEOLOGICAL SYMPOSIUM

ST. LOUIS-"Scripture in the Church: Formative or Formality?" is the title of the 21st annual Theological Symposium, to be held Sept. 21-22 on the campus of Concordia Seminary. The main presenter for the event is Dr. Stephen Fowl, professor of theology at Loyola University Maryland. Plenary presenters are Seminary professors Timothy Saleska and Joel Okamoto. Sectional presenters include Seminary faculty members Charles Arand, Paul Raabe, David Schmitt, Jeffrey Kloha, Timothy Saleska, and Gerhard Bode; and Mark Hoehner, Matthew Hoehner, Joel Lehenbauer, Robert Sundquist, and Peter Nafzger. [...]

GRATEFUL ALUMNI ATTEND CLASS REUNION

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June 15, 2010

GRATEFUL ALUMNI ATTEND CLASS REUNION

ST. LOUIS-A gracious and grateful group of approximately 170 alumni, spouses, widows, and guests attended the Concordia Seminary Alumni Reunion, held June 8-10 on the Seminary campus. This year's reunion included graduating classes from years ending in a "5" or "0."

This year's theme was: "The Way We Were . . . Are . . . And Will Be: Under God's Grace." Under this theme those attending had many opportunities to celebrate and thank God for His blessing upon their past, present, and future years of service in [...]

SEMINARY HOLDS SUCCESSFUL LAW ENFORCEMENT CHAPLAINCY WORKSHOP

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2010

SEMINARY HOLDS SUCCESSFUL LAW ENFORCEMENT CHAPLAINCY WORKSHOP

ST. LOUIS-Concordia Seminary, together with Peace Officer Ministries (POM), hosted "Christian Law Enforcement Chaplaincy-Theology and Practice," on May 24-28, on the Seminary campus. There were 32 registrants, including four Seminary students and four police officers from Nigeria who overcame many obstacles to attend this year's workshop. Also in attendance were several of POM's Board of Directors. Scholarships from Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) World Relief and Human Care made it financially possible for four Seminary students, 1 LCMS director of Christian education (DCE), and 13 LCMS pastors [...]

LUTHERHOSTEL '10 ASKS THE QUESTION 'CHRIST OR CARICATURE?'

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2010

LUTHERHOSTEL '10 ASKS THE QUESTION 'CHRIST OR CARICATURE?'

ST. LOUIS-LutherHostel 2010 will be held Oct. 2-5 on the campus of Concordia Seminary. LutherHostel is an event designed to provide growth in biblical knowledge and understanding, fun, and fellowship, and a chance to gain helpful insights for daily living. It is offered for adults age 55 and above. [...]

SEMINARY RECOGNIZES HONOREES

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June 2, 2010

SEMINARY RECOGNIZES HONOREES

ST. LOUIS-The Concordia Seminary faculty selected five individuals to receive special honors during Commencement exercises on May 21. Two awards were the Christus Vivit, one was the Distinguished Alumnus, and two were the honorary doctor of divinity degree.

Mr. James F. Ralls, Jr. received the Christus Vivit Award. Ralls has been a member of the Board of Regents of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, since 1998, and has served as the chairman of the Board since 2001. Professionally, Mr. Ralls has been in private practice and a member of the law [...]

EMERITUS PROFESSOR WESSELSCHMIDT ENTERS ETERNAL REST

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May 19, 2010

EMERITUS PROFESSOR WESSELSCHMIDT ENTERS ETERNAL REST

ST. LOUIS-Rev. Dr. Quentin F. Wesselschmidt, emeritus professor at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. He was laid to rest following a memorial service at the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus on the campus of Concordia Seminary on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. [...]

CONCORDIA SEMINARY HOSTS CARILLON RECITAL SERIES

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May 13, 2010

CONCORDIA SEMINARY HOSTS CARILLON RECITAL SERIES

ST. LOUIS-Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is pleased to announce its 2010 summer carillon recital series. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy in the main quad or on the Seminary grounds near Luther Statue. There will be an opportunity to meet the carillonneur after the concert. [...]

CONCORDIA SEMINARY SPONSORS FACULTY BOOK-SIGNING

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2010

CONCORDIA SEMINARY SPONSORS FACULTY BOOK-SIGNING

ST. LOUIS-Concordia Seminary will honor faculty members who have recently written or contributed to published books on Tuesday, May 18, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Koburg Hall. In addition, a book-signing will take place at a wine and cheese reception. The following faculty have had books published: [...]

CONCORDIA SEMINARY COMMENCEMENT SET FOR MAY 21

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 7, 2010

CONCORDIA SEMINARY COMMENCEMENT SET FOR MAY 21

ST. LOUIS-Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, cordially invites the public to its Commencement exercises for the 2010 graduating class on Friday, May 21. The day will begin with a baccalaureate service at 10:00 a.m. in The Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus, and will end with Commencement at 7:00 p.m. in the main quadrangle of the Seminary campus, weather permitting. [...]

2010 Honorary Award Recipients

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 6, 2010

ST. LOUIS-The following individuals will be honored during Commencement, May 21, 2010, at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

DOCTOR OF DIVINITY: Dr. Richard L. Alms
Ellicott City, Maryland

Dr. José A. Pfaffenzeller
Buenos Aires, Argentina

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD: Dr. Alan F. Harre
Staplehurst, Nebraska

CHRISTUS VIVIT AWARD: Mr. James F. Ralls, Jr.
Kansas City, Missouri [...]