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Third Quarter 2004 Vol.20, No.3 Gudina Tumsa, Christus Lux Mundi Third Quarter 2004 Award Recipient...... 2-3 Luther Seminary educates leaders for The Seedbed...... 4 Christian communities Vol.20, No.3 + called and sent by the Holy Spirit Strategic Plan Update: + to witness to salvation through Jesus Christ M.A./M.S.M. Programs ...... 5-6 + and to serve in God’s world. An M.A. Grad’s Story...... 7 www.luthersem.edu Editor Sheri Booms Holm Youth and Family Distributive Learning Program...... 8-10 Contributing Writers Melanie Boulay Becker Meet Three D.Min. Students...... 11-12 Margaret Beste Annual Report 2004...... 13-16 Shelley Cunningham Healthy Christopher Kramer Brusic/Everson Retire...... 17-19 Nancy Giguere Faculty & Staff Notes...... 20-21 and Vital Jeanne Markquart Nicole Summers Alum News...... 22-23 Luther Seminary David Tiede PCYC Celebrates 50 Years...... 25 Prepares Students Luther Seminary, the largest of the eight seminaries of the Calendar of Events...... 26-27 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), is accredited by to Lead Healthy, the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and the North Central Association of Colleges and Vital Congregations Schools. It is a part of the ELCA’s Western Mission Cluster, along for You and the with Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Commencement 2004 Word & World Lectures Gudina Tumsa, then general secre- Special KAIROS Class: Lecture I, Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, tary of the EECMY, to adapt the “The Cost of Discipleship: 10 a.m.: The Cost of Discipleship: church’s policies and structures to Faith on the Line” Awards for Luther Seminary Celebrates The Story of Gudina Tumsa the Marxist government that came Academic Excellence Concurrent with the Word & World Latest Graduates Lecture II, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, to power in Ethiopia in 1974. Each year several awards for excellence lectures, the KAIROS continuing fter two, four, or more years of 10 a.m.: The Cost of Discipleship: are given to graduating students. The Walls has been called the greatest education program at Luther Seminary theological study and contextual The Witness of the African Church A awards given this year are: living historian of the missionary will offer a week-long class “The learning, 131 students received This year’s Word & World lecture dimension of Christian history. His Cost of Discipleship: Faith on the degrees at Luther Seminary's 2004 The Graduate Preaching Fellowship: series will focus on world Christianity work specializes in the history of Line.” The course will explore how commencement ceremony, May 23 at Amanda Olson through the life and witness of the Christianity in Africa. Walls has churches can bear faithful witness Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. The A.E. Hanson Prize in Homiletics: late Gudina Tumsa. Tumsa was an taught mission studies at the in difficult times and contexts. Called to serve Christian communities Judith Bangsund, Deborah Hutterer, Ethiopian pastor and evangelist who University of Edinburgh, Princeton For more information, visit around the world and in many different Paul Koch, Michael Schmidt. ● served as the executive secretary of www.luthersem.edu/lifelong_ capacities, 74 students received the University, the University at Aberdeen the Mekane Yesus Church. He was learning/kairos. master of divinity degree required and the University of Nigeria at abducted and murdered by the for ordination, 37 students received Nsukka. He has authored a number Get Ready for Mid-Winter Ethiopian government in 1979. His the master of arts or master of sacred of books and articles and founded Convocation 2005! public witness has been compared music degree, 10 students received the the Bulletin of the Society for African Living Out Our Callings in the to that of Dietrich Bonhöeffer. doctor of ministry degree, two students A balloon joined well-wishers at the Church History and the Journal of Workplace, Wednesday–Friday, received the master of theology 2004 commencement ceremonies at This year’s guest speakers are the Religion in Africa. Jan. 5–7, 2005 Central Lutheran Church in degree, and eight students received Rev. Tasgara Hirpo, pastor to Oromo- Minneapolis. In addition to the two lectures, this Living Out Our Callings in the the doctor of philosophy degree. speaking Christians in Hermannsburg, year’s event will include presentation Workplace, Mid-Winter Convocation Brad Anderson, CEO and vice chair of Germany, and Dr. Andrew Walls, of the Christus Lux Mundi Award 2005 will focus on faith at work. Best Buy Companies, Inc., was this emeritus professor of the history of to Lensa Gudina, in honor of her This three-day conference includes year’s commencement speaker. Once world Christianity at the University a Northwestern Lutheran Seminary father, Gudina Tumsa. The chapel presentations that will offer a deeper of Edinburgh, Scotland. student, he spoke on the importance and communion service will begin understanding of what it means to of call in whatever vocation God Hirpo is a former president of the at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17 in live out one’s calling at work. The plans for us. Western Synod of the Ethiopian the Chapel of the Incarnation. Convocation is the second in a Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus four-part series that focuses on the (EECMY) (1971-1982) and profes- Read more about Christian’s calling at home (January Excerpt from the Response by Darrell Jodock to the Christus sor at the Mekane Yesus Seminary Gudina Tumsa, 2004), work place (January 2005), Lux Mundi Award given to the Reverend Gudina Tumsa (1978-82). He worked closely with pages 2-3. church (January 2006) and in the community (January 2007). y deepest thanks to those The Rev. Gudina Tumsa M who decided to honor Gudina The guest speakers are: David Miller, posthumously received the Tumsa in this way. The tribute is more Executive Director, Center for Faith Christus Lux Mundi than fitting because the center of his and Culture, Yale Divinity School; faith, the center of his witness, and Richard Bliese, Academic Dean, (Christ, the Light of the the center of his theology was Christ Luther Seminary; and Pam Moret, World) Award, Luther as the light of the world. His life Executive Vice President, Marketing Seminary’s highest honor. illustrates both the profound influence and Products, Thrivent Financial Tumsa was a student at a witness to that faith can have and for Lutherans. how much that faith may cost. Luther from 1963 to 1966. Registration will open and materials Dr. Darrell Jodock, professor Gudina came to Luther Seminary will be mailed in October 2004. For of religion, Gustavus Dr. Darrell Jodock, ’66, spoke in 1963. That year he and I were more information about this event, Adolphus College, St. Peter, eloquently about Ethiopian roommates on the third floor of visit www.luthersem.edu/convo. theologian Gudina Tumsa. Bockman Hall. He was 34. His Minn., accepted the award wife and five children remained in on behalf of Tumsa’s family. Ethiopia. Their picture would make 2 27 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/10/04 1:51 PM Page 1

CALENDAR OF EVENTS David W. Preus Ventures in Vocation Helps Gudina Tumsa (continued) agreed to let him live there in safety. Award Ceremony Post-College Professionals He knew that a third arrest would him so lonesome that, when he Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, 5 p.m., Explore Vocations in Lay be his last, but when told of the studied, he had to hide it from view. Chapel of the Incarnation, and Ordained Ministry arrangement worked out with Olson Campus Center Sunday–Monday, Oct. 10–11, 2004, Already that first year there were Tanzania, Gudina, with a totally Olson Campus Center This year’s David W. Preus award suggestions that he should become uncharacteristic burst of anger, will honor Clarissa Walker, director This annual event for post-college the secretary of the church when he refused. He quoted [from what had of the Family Resource Program at professionals leads participants to returned. But at that point he was become a key passage for him in prison] not pleased with the idea. He wanted II Cor. 5:15:“Christ died for all that Sabathani Community Center in reflect on their gifts for ministry and Reformation Celebration those who live should no longer live Minneapolis. For more than 30 years, mission, discuss the roles of lay and Features Dinner and to return to his home, to be a pastor, for themselves but for him who died Walker has worked to improve the ordained ministers, examine effective Singing the Faith and to work among the people he’d for them and was raised again.” quality of housing for elderly and church leadership in today’s world, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, come to know as an evangelist. Olson Campus Center low income people in the Twin Cities. and learn about the programs Gudina had shown promise in For a long time after Gudina’s 5:30 p.m.: Festival Dinner; Gudina Tumsa offered at Luther Seminary. The abduction from a street on July 28, Established in 1988, the Preus Award 7:00 p.m.: Singing the Faith Ethiopia, and the same was true here. conference includes class visits, campus Ethiopia—and he was elected its first 1979, no one knew what had happened is presented annually to individuals Working in a language in which he tours and discussions with faculty This year’s Singing the Faith service chairman. The Council grew out of his to him. Only years later, after the who have demonstrated exemplary was not yet completely fluent, lacking and students. will focus on The Lord’s Prayer and recognition that the churches, when regime fell, did a guard reveal that servant leadership in community the college education that American the meanings of the petitions. The students had, he did well in his courses, faced with a government suspicious he had been killed that same night. and religious life. The cost is $35 per person. Advance service will feature the combined especially (during that first year) of religion and of anything other than The guard also told where the bodies registration by Oct. 1 is required. Roseville, Minn. choirs of Roseville biblical studies. At 6 feet 6 inches tall, its own influence, needed a united of Gudina and 39 other victims had Andrew S. Burgess Lecture For more information, to request Lutheran Church Choir, directed by he was not only intelligent and intensely voice. He also led his own church to been buried. His remains were located, on Global Mission a brochure, or to register, visit John Helgen, and St. Michael’s thoughtful but also exhibited a quick join the World Council of Churches and a funeral was held on June 27, Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, 10 a.m., www.luthersem.edu/admissions/ventures, Lutheran Church Choir, directed by wit and a wonderful sense of humor. and the Lutheran World Federation. 1992, almost thirteen years after Chapel of the Incarnation, call (651) 641-3521, toll-free His deep piety was combined with his execution. Olson Campus Center Karen Wilkerson. A free will offering His leadership kept the church (800) 588-4373, or e-mail a good deal of wisdom about will be collected during the service. focused on the gospel, on human In 1979, days before his death, Dr. Dana Robert presents, "What [email protected]. human beings. Proceeds from this event will benefit dignity and on social justice. His was Gudina had written these words: Happened to the Christian Home? the Luther Seminary FRIENDS After three years at Luther, Gudina a Christ-centered theology concerned “As someone [Bonhoeffer] has said, Controversies over Gender and Endowed Scholarship Fund for sem- returned to Ethiopia, where he about the whole person. It reflected when a person is called to follow Mission in the 21st Century.” Robert inary students. served from 1966-79 as the General the best of the African mission Christ, that person is called to die. is the Truman Collins Professor of Secretary of the [Lutheran] Ethiopian tradition, with education, medical It means a redirection of the purpose World Mission at the School of The festival buffet dinner will feature Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. care, micro-development, a strong of life, that is death to one’s own delicious, ethnic-inspired foods. Theology, Boston University. In her His accomplishments were remarkable. sense of community, and Christian wishes and personal desires and Tickets are $14 per person. Advance lecture, she explores liberal and piety all rolled into one. Beholden to finding the greatest satisfaction in registrations for the dinner are required conservative views of community For example, as the emperor was no political ideology … he also saw living for and serving the one who and discusses how they affect the by Oct. 26. Call (651) 641-3419 replaced by a highly nationalistic that in Africa “politics decides who died for us and was raised from church’s approach to mission. for ticket information. Marxist-Leninist government and should live and who should die.” death (II Corinthians 5:13, 14).” He the country went from feudalism to continued, “A responsible Christian The Andrew S. Burgess Lectures in The Luther Seminary FRIENDS Early on, he was one of the few socialism…his leadership helped the does not aggravate any situation and Global Mission bring leading scholars is a group of 200 men and women willing to criticize the stratified church adjust to its new political sit- thereby court martyrdom. …to be a in global mission to Luther Seminary from Twin Cities congregations that society of the Emperor and, later, uation. As part of this adjustment, Christian is not to be a hero to make each year. is committed to supporting the one of the few willing to say “no” he recognized the need for it to move history for oneself. A Christian goes seminary through prayer, financial to the revolutionary government. away from its heavy dependence as a lamb to be slaughtered only gifts and as volunteers. on overseas assistance. The divided His leadership did not falter. In 1978 when he/she knows that this is in territories of the different missions he was arrested and held without complete accord with the will of God were also reflected in the church, 1 charge for a month, and arrested who has called him to his service.” ● so he worked to unite it. again and held for three weeks in 1 Quoted from Gudina Tumsa, Witness and His leadership also helped to form 1979. Responding to the request of Discipleship: Leadership of the Church in Multi-Ethnic Ethiopia in a Time of Revolution (Published by the an ecumenical alliance—the Council church leaders, the government of Gudina Tumsa Foundation, P.O. Box 4003, Addis for Cooperation of Churches in Tanzania encouraged his release and Ababa, Ethiopia), pp. 11-12. 26 3 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/13/04 9:24 PM Page 3

understanding a variety of cultures.

In addition to serving as mentors to the young people at Plymouth Youth Center, the young seminarians were themselves mentored by their Luther Seminary professors, of whom Muus spoke very highly.“In the midst of (1 Cor 3.6) our learning, others sometimes looked to us for their learning. It’s a wonderful cycle, isn’t it?” their families toward the cars. But our help, as indeed he does daily. they were not finished. Circling the But he has given us children and Today, PCYC alumnae continue the casket like a cradle, they held hands entrusted them to us precisely so Seminarian-Founded mentoring cycle. Alumnus Nick and rocked. The elders hummed the that we may raise and govern them PCYC Celebrates 50 Years Krier, for example, now works as tune, “bye oh, bye oh, bye oh, bye oh,” according to his will; otherwise, an instructor.“It’s challenging, but and the great grandchildren sang the God would have no need of fathers Although PCYC has involved more the rewards are when you see kids By Melanie Boulay Becker, verses of Emma’s lullaby. and mothers.” than 500 Luther Seminary students becoming successful—getting a special correspondent and alumni/ae over the years, it was diploma, going on to college or Come, thou Fount of ev’ry blessing, The honor due to fathers and mothers started by just a handful of the semi- getting a job. These kids have a e literally would not have Tune my heart to sing thy grace; belongs to their callings, or, as Luther “ nary’s students. Founders included lot of ways to be successful.” Honor said God’s “need of fathers and moth- Wbeen founded without the Ham Muus, ’56, who served as Streams of mercy, never ceasing, ers.” Luther’s challenge to “spare no people at Luther Seminary,” said founding director and now lives in Luther Seminary continues its con- Call for songs of loudest praise. Anne Long, executive director of the nections with PCYC. Muffy Tiede, effort, time and expense in teaching Arizona and Grand Marais, Minn.; Plymouth Christian Youth Center wife of Luther President David Your While the hope of endless glory and educating our children to serve Curt Johnson, ’56, who served as (PCYC) in North Minneapolis. The Tiede, serves on the board, as does Fills my heart with joy and love, God and the world” also prompts us director from 1967-1979, and now center celebrated its 50th anniversary Janet Anderson, chair of the Luther to hear what God needs from Luther lives in Bayfield, Wis.; and Bob Teach me ever to adore thee; this year. Founded in 1954 by Luther Seminary Foundation Board of Seminary and from our graduates Evans, deceased. Children May I still thy goodness prove. Seminary students as a Christian Trustees. who are pastors, teachers, and youth settlement house program, PCYC In the early years, the Plymouth Youth The fourth commandment to leaders. The fourth commandment Center, as it was called until the 1960s, To celebrate their anniversary in mma died last spring at age 106. today teaches young people life skills, “honor your father and your mother” leads us to honor our children and included primarily the “Kinsmen” May 2004, PCYC dedicated a new Like Moses at his death, she was educates them in alternative schools E is accompanied by the promise, “so their callings. It is a sacred trust, with mentoring program and the Wilderness $5 million building at 2210 Oliver still bright of eye and sound of mind. and provides a loving, supportive that your days may be long in the God leading us beyond duty to joy. Canoe Base program. In addition to Avenue North. It houses the She was also deep of faith and greatly environment for the schools and the land the Lord your God is giving benefiting those served, the experience 30-student junior high school, youth loved. She occupied a special place Our children are entrusted to us from North Minneapolis community. you” (Exodus 20:12). In his Large of founding and working at PCYC and family development programs, and in her entourage of children, grand- God, the “Fount of every blessing,” PCYC focuses on helping kids succeed. Catechism, Martin Luther also saw proved to be a formative one for the the center’s staff of 50. Across the children, and great-grandchildren. because God’s “streams of mercy” “We figure out what needs to be done street, the 1920s-era Capri Theater that this commandment requires seminarians.“It broadens you and gives She had sung generations to sleep, flow through us and them to the to give kids that boost that they need,” houses classrooms and a perform- adults to “devote serious attention you an outlook that you don’t get all with the same hymn, Come, Thou world God loves. From the time said Long, who describes the young ance space for the after school and to the young.” Moses, Martin, and otherwise,” said Johnson. He also Fount of Ev’ry Blessing. we rock our babies until we are people at PCYC as “at promise” as summer creative arts and performing Emma had this straight. Listen explained that it was part of an effort laid to rest, may our lives give well as at risk.“They come here and arts programs that PCYC offers. ● The creak of Emma’s rocker and to Martin: that moved the church ahead in voice to Emma’s song: “Teach me find there’s a real caring institution,” her soft hum comforted tiny hearts “If we want capable and qualified ever to adore thee; May I still thy said Paul Monson, ’63, a retired pastor The children in PCYC’s before they knew any words. “Bye oh, people for both the civil and the goodness prove.” ● and volunteer who helps PCYC After School Enrichment bye oh, bye oh, bye oh.” When they spiritual realms, we must really build congregational relationships. Program honor Congressman learned the verses, her faith contin- Martin Sabo by planting spare no effort, time, and expense ued to resound in their souls as she Parents have good things to say about a Star Magnolia tree in in teaching and educating our lulled the next generation of little ones. PCYC. According to PCYC mom, front of the new PCYC children to serve God and the Lessie Wilson, the after school program building. Looking on at A cold April rain kept her two aging world. We must not think only David L. Tiede keeps kids off the street and gets them left is John Evans, son of children away from the burial. The of amassing money and property President, and Professor of doing positive activities.“I know it makes PCYC’s founding director, the late Rev. Bob Evans, pastor was brief, and the undertaker for them. God can provide for New Testament a difference in the neighborhood,” and Rev. Skip Reeves, ’74, eager to move the grandchildren and them and make them rich without said Wilson. PCYC Board President. 4 25 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/10/04 1:51 PM Page 5

Alum Survey Asks, “What Can Luther Seminary Do for You? What Can You Do for Luther?” Strategic Plan Update: By Jeanne Markquart, ‘01, Our alumni/ae are committed to of what Luther Seminary is able to M.A./M.S.M. Degree Programs: Alumni/æ Council member encouraging the next generation provide that has ongoing value to of leaders for the church. Overall, those leaders already witnessing to n January of 2004, more than 1,500 89.6 percent of respondents salvation in Jesus Christ and serving Affirming Callings, Strengthening Christian Witness alumni/ae of Luther Seminary and would encourage individuals with in God’s world. I ennis serves a Colorado congre- Christian witness in their everyday “Our various concentrations both its predecessor bodies responded gifts for ministry to pursue their The council would like to focus on gation as minister of worship and life and work. fulfill our core value of continuing our enthusiastically to a survey initiated call by attending Luther Seminary. D the types of resources that build music. Brant is a school social worker excellent offerings in the classical by the Luther Seminary Alumni/ae Among recent graduates (Class of In its five-year strategic plan, Serving value for real life ministry. These in Minnesota. Amy is a director of disciplines as well as match Luther Council. The council hoped to span 1990 and beyond), 93.3 percent of the Promise of Our Mission, Luther results will shape our discussion as, family ministries at a North Carolina Seminary’s strategic initiatives,” said the information gap between Luther respondents would encourage others Seminary shared its vision to prepare to attend Luther Seminary. according to Joel Quie, we ask the church. Francis runs a foundation in Diane Jacobson, associate dean, and alums, and “to listen better to leaders to enter into and serve a Among the resources for ministry question, “How can Luther Seminary Hong Kong. What they have in common M.A./M.S.M. degrees, and professor the actual needs of our constituency,” variety of callings within the church that Luther Seminary offers, be an advocate, a blessing so that is they do what they love with the of Old Testament.“They are said Joel Quie, ’86, president of the and community. respondents expressed that it is those who are prospering, surviving, Alumni/ae Council. gifts God gave them, and they are designed to meet leadership needs or thriving receive on-going support?” more important for Luther Seminary alumni/ae of Luther Seminary’s The plan lays out specific goals to be in congregations and within diverse The survey addressed: to provide continuing education The flip side of that question is, how Master of Arts (M.A.)/Master of achieved by 2005. These include: ecumenical, ethnic and economic opportunities, resources and Alumni/ae’s experience with can alumni/ae “benefit and bless a Sacred Music (M.S.M.) programs. populations.” information via the Web Site to meet the needs of the church Luther Seminary as an equipping great institution like Luther Seminary?” than provide opportunities for in North America and throughout institution; As Luther Seminary pursues its mission, Some noteworthy concentrations networking with colleagues in the world for a wide variety of Their ongoing needs as leaders our alumni/ae, with their experience include: their geographic area. in Christian communities and and passion for the gospel, are an specialized ministries by at least Of respondents from the Class of Since 2003, the Youth and how Luther Seminary might be important resource for shaping how doubling the number of M.A., 1990 and beyond, 70.4 percent a resource; and M.S.M., and certificate program Family concentration has been believe it is very important for their the next generation of leaders will Their willingness to encourage students; and offered both residentially and as a ministry that Luther Seminary be educated. others to pursue a call to ministry distributed learning program. The provides continuing education to have in place specialized at Luther Seminary. course work is the same for both opportunities. Survey Distribution & M.A. and certificate programs for programs, but the latter enables The data was divided into three 43.1 percent of respondents Demographics MSM grad Sara Birkeland, ’02, conducted strategically providing leadership About 3,400 surveys were sent via the Luther Seminary Choir last year. Chris students to continue their youth demographic categories:All respondents, who have attended Mid-Winter within diverse ecumenical, ethnic email to all alumni/ae for whom Nelson, ’04, accompanied on the piano. work in congregations across the Class of 1960 and beyond, and Class Convocation at any time since 2000 and economic populations, and have found it very helpful to their Luther had an e-mail address. Another M.A./M.S.M. students receive country while they study of 1990 and beyond. These distinctions strategically serving congregations ministry. An additional 51 percent 2,800 surveys were sent via standard exemplary, biblically based theological (see article on page 8). allow us to look at more specific needs needing leadership in ministry. and trends for groups at different have found it somewhat helpful. mail. A total of 1,562 surveys were training right alongside Luther’s completed for an exceptional overall The M.A.in Islamic Studies stages in their ministry. Master of Divinity (M.Div.) students. So far the results have been promising. Additional questions were asked response rate of 25 percent. continues to thrive.“This program In addition, they take courses and The M.A. degree programs are the What Did We Learn about specific continuing education has been well positioned to respond Of those who responded: learn skills that are applicable to the fastest-growing programs at Luther from our Survey opportunities and other ministry to the increased desire on the part of resources. These results have been work they do or plan to do. Seminary, and have already exceeded Respondents? 86 percent graduated in 1960 Christians since 9/11 to understand shared with those working directly the seminary’s goal to double the After reviewing Luther Seminary’s and after Islam and to work with Muslims in these areas. Can a theological education help number of students in these programs, mission statement, 84.7 percent 27 percent graduated in 1990 both nationally and internationally,” non-ordained professionals in their from approximately 90 students in believe that Luther Seminary is and after Jacobson said.“We have strengthened fulfilling its mission or fulfilling it What Will We Do work? Yes, now more than ever. 1994 to 214 in 2003. 19.8 percent of respondents were our ties to the Muslim community very well. with the Data? female, 80.2 percent were male Luther Seminary recognizes that This growth is due in part to the in the Twin Cities. We have military Approximately 92 percent have The Alumni/ae Council’s role is to 69 percent are between the ages chaplains and even several Muslims facilitate the relationship between an increasing number of positions refinement and addition of concen- encouraged individuals with gifts of 40 and 69 to pursue a call to ministry. About the alumni/ae of Luther Seminary in congregations and other Christian trations that offer an amazing breadth enrolled in our program. Alongside 80 percent have encouraged indi- and its predecessor bodies, and the The Luther Seminary Alumni/ae communities are being filled by gifted of specialization (see sidebar on this concentration, we have added viduals to attend Luther Seminary. seminary community and its resources. Council thanks all who participated laypersons. In addition, many people page 7), take advantage of faculty a new concentration in Mission and The information gathered shows some in this survey. ● express interest in pursuing theological strengths and expertise, and match World Christianity. This program education in order to strengthen their many of Luther’s strategic initiatives. should help strengthen our ties 24 5 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/10/04 1:51 PM Page 7

Alum News (continued) Gary Wollersheim, ’77, was elected to a second six-year term as bishop Strategic Plan Update (continued) collaboration within the Minnesota Ministry, a Diaconal Minister, or a Emily Rova-Hegener, ’99, (see of the Northern Illinois Synod of the Order Advent Consortium of Theological Schools Deaconess. The Contextual Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener, ’01) with various international Evangelical Lutheran Church in Devotionals as well as through the Seminary Leadership Initiative Office is avail- institutions of higher learning.” America (ELCA) at the June synod Consortium for Urban Pastoral able to work with candidates for for Your assembly at Augustana College, Rock Education (SCUPE) in Chicago. Diaconal Ministry in securing a field The ‘80s The new specialization in Island, Ill. Wollersheim was first Congregation Congregational Mission and experience, and the Office of Mark Brown, ’82, began his new The group of adjuncts who help elected bishop in 1998. Following Candidacy and Placement oversees Leadership matches another responsibilities as the regional repre- his ordination he led and developed Once again Luther Seminary and to teach courses in Educational the entire candidacy process for can- strategic initiative.“With the addition sentative for the Lutheran World congregations in Illinois. Pacific Lutheran Theological Leadership are located in congre- didates. Currently, 24 M.A. students of a second full time position (see Federation field programs in Jerusalem, Seminary are offering Advent gations throughout the Twin Cities. are at some stage in preparation for Kelly Fryer article on page 21) and the West Bank and the surrounding devotion booklets to In the area of Congregational and rostered ministry in the ELCA. The ‘60s the influx of students in the new region. He completed service on congregations. The 2004 Community Care, students and April 14 as the assistant director for D.Min.in this area (see page 11), The Office of Candidacy and Joseph Everson, ’65, was appointed theme is “Be Not Afraid.” faculty make use of Luther’s this concentration will help us meet Placement also helps students with international affairs and human to serve as interim provost at California Cost is $12.50 per 25, plus exact connections with hospitals, colleges rights at the Lutheran Office for the growing need not only for leaders traditional career development issues Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, shipping costs. TO GUARANTEE and congregations, and are developing Governmental Affairs. in congregational mission, but also for (such as job hunting, resumes and Calif. He joined the CLU religion DELIVERY, ORDERS MUST BE scholars trained to contribute to the a relationship with the nursing school faculty in 1990. He has served as cover letters, interviewing and com- Sarah Dille's, ’84, book Mixing PLACED BY OCT. 18. burgeoning field of congregational at the University of Minnesota. chair of the religion department and pensation negotiation). In addition, Metaphors: God as Mother and Father studies,” Jacobson noted. “These partnerships and others chair of the faculty. Most recently he the office works with students to in Deutero-Isaiah will be released this Order copies for your both help our students receive a better identify and articulate their chaired the task force that drafted Luther Seminary is working towards fall by T&T Clark International. Dille congregation online at broad and varied education, and own vocation goals.“The goal of the the University’s Lutheran identity integrating its CenteredLife initiative is associate professor of Old Testament www.luthersem.edu/advent, help Luther Seminary to stay office is less about placement of statement and co-chaired the school’s into the curriculum through its and Hebrew at Waterloo Lutheran or contact the Luther Seminary connected to local, national and students in jobs and more about Now is the Time campaign. Ministry in Daily Life concentration. Seminary in Waterloo, Ontario. She Bookstore at 651-641-3440, or international congregations and helping each student reach their “This specialization has the potential resides in Waterloo with her husband Lanny Knutson, '69, began serving toll-free at 1-800-541-4187. communities,” Jacobson said. vocational goals through strengths- of one year, Daniel Stauffer. as pastor of Gloria Dei Lutheran of educating congregational leadership based counseling and networking Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba on for lay ministry and fostering intimate ideas,” said Krista Lind, ELCA David Skilbred, ’86, was recently May 1. The congregation is part of connections with various congre- candidacy and placement coordina- named director of government relations the Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario gations and organizations committed tor at Luther Seminary. for the Independent Community Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran to the ministry of the laity,” Bankers of Minnesota (ICBM). The ELCA recently launched a new Church in Canada. Jacobson said. Previously he was the executive nationwide, Web-based mobility director of the Minnesota State Several of the concentrations and system entitled “People and Places” Council on Disability. He has held The ‘50s specializations help Luther form specifically for lay rostered leaders several staff positions in the Minnesota fruitful partnerships with a variety Youth and Family M.A. student to help them find calls that suit Thor Rykken, ’51, retired from over Ingelaurie Lisher (right) with two State Senate, including serving as of other institutions in the Twin their gifts. 12 years of ministry at Olivet Lutheran church youth. assistant to Senate Majority Leader Cities and elsewhere. In both the Church, Fargo, N.D. He and his wife, Roger Moe. He has worked on a M.S.M. and the dual M.A./M.S.W. Making a Match with “At Luther, we have been eager to Cathryn live in West Fargo. variety of public policy issue areas degrees, the seminary partners with M.A./M.S.M. Alums and encourage the church to think outside including banking, health care, insurance, other educational institutions Christian Communities the box in creatively using the talents of those whose call is to something workforce development and housing. In Memory (St. Olaf for the M.S.M. program, What does an M.A./M.S.M. graduate other than the ministry of the Augsburg, St. Catherine’s and do? The choices are many. In the Owen Gangstead, ’43, died on ordained,” Lind said.“We have begun St. Thomas for the M.S.W. program). case of those with the M.S.M. degree June 17, 2004. Following his ordination this conversation by hosting a The ‘70s or Youth and Family specialization, in 1943, he served congregations in Many of the Cross Cultural Studies ‘Stirring the Imagination’ conference, congregations are clamoring for Ronald Marshall, ’75, published Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa. He also courses are offered in partnership which sought to hear the stories of them. A number of M.A./M.S.M. stu- “Somber Lutherans”in Lutheran Forum served as director of church relations with other national and international lay rostered leaders, and think strate- dents from the ELCA are also candi- (Spring 2004). This article is a proposed at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, ministries. The rural courses are gically about how seminaries, synods dates for rostered ministry. These stu- corrective to the demise of confes- until his retirement in January 1979. and candidates can work together to often offered at Shalom Hill Farm dents are working toward being one sional Lutheranism in the ELCA. He is survived by four children, Lois, lift up the gifts of all theologically in Windom, Minn. The urban of the public leaders in the ELCA, Rebecca, Stephen and Daniel. ● trained leaders.” ● courses are offered as part of a rostered as either an Associate in 6 23 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/10/04 1:51 PM Page 9

Thomas was 7 pounds 6 ounces and tional life and mission. Her main focus, The ‘00s 20 inches long at birth. Both mom among many, is growing disciples in and baby are doing well. the communities of the synod. Her ALUM NEWS CORRECTION: Anne The M.A. programs at Luther husband, Thad Fisher, ’95, has a new Andert, ’00, and David Andert, ’74, An M.A. Grad’s Story Seminary include eight concen- and challenging call as a stay-at-home have been serving together full time The ‘90s Schooled in music, Alitz never imagined trations, with eleven specialties dad with their three children. Thad By Christopher Kramer, at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church Beverly Stratton, ’91, was promoted herself in children’s ministry.“I came within these concentrations: also serves as a part-time interim master of divinity student in Benson, Minn., instead of St. John’s to Luther through the strange quirks to full professor at Augsburg College, pastor at Living Waters Lutheran Scripture Lutheran Church. of God,” she explained.“For many Old Testament Minneapolis. Hired as an assistant Community in Mansfield, Texas. Tom Glasoe, ’01, married Rachel professor of mathematics in 1986, years I was relatively un-churched, New Testament The Fishers live in Arlington, Texas. ne year after graduating from Downey on July 31 in Ely, Penn. Glasoe but I came back in shortly before she transitioned to assistant professor Luther with an M.A.in Christian History and Theology accepted a call to serve at Mt. Calvary Jonathan Case, ’95, has been reas- O having children. I realized when I History of Christianity of religion, was promoted to associate Leadership, Dawn Alitz directs Lutheran Church in Cypress, Calif. signed by Global Partners/Wesleyan took on a youth position (teaching Systematic Theology Children's Ministries at Farmington The two began their ministry there World Missions. After serving for seven confirmation) how vitally important Lutheran Church in Farmington, Minn. Islamic Studies on Aug. 15. years as lecturer in theological studies parents’ involvement in faith formation Alum at Kingsley College in Melbourne, “I was consecrated in November as a was. I had no idea how to do that with Mission and World Christianity Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener, ’01, Australia, Case and his family relocated diaconal minister. The position means my own family. So I thought I’d take (beginning in 2004-2005) and Emily Rova-Hegener, ’99, News to Auckland, New Zealand, where I get to work with families who have a few classes, then I took some more; Cross Cultural Ministries announce the birth of their first child, he will serve as regional theological kids ages birth through sixth grade and now I’ll be back at Luther again Nestor Nils, born on March 12, 2004, educator for the South Pacific. in family faith formation,” she said. this fall doing a Ph.D.in Pastoral Congregational and Community Care his dad's birthday. Emily and Joel “We are re-empowering the ministry Care in Youth and Family Ministry.” serve as co-associate pastors at You are invited to send Barb Spaulding, ’97, accepted a call of the baptized, getting the parents Aging Faith and Health Ministries Silverdale Lutheran church in alum information to: as discipleship pastor to Immanuel back into the drivers’ seat of faith Numerous voices at Luther Seminary Luther Seminary Silverdale, Wash. Lutheran Church, Forest City, Iowa. formation. It’s about letting the church have contributed to her evolving Youth and Family (offered Office of Communication ministry, “…first and foremost Roland both residentially and through a Dennis Sanders, ’01, was ordained 2481 Como Ave. Kimberly Leetch, ’98, and her husband, be a good resource and a place to Martinson (Carrie Olson Baalson distributive learning program) St. Paul, MN 55108 Jeremy, announce the birth of their come, but letting the Spirit out of a minister in the Christian Church Professor of Children, Youth and or e-mail: third child, Megan Elizabeth, on the God-box, out of the home and Congregational Ministries (Disciples of Christ) on Sept. 8, 2002 at Family Ministry), because I came from First Christian Church in Minneapolis. [email protected] March 23, 2004. Megan has two into the community. The family unit and Leadership Additional alumni/ae a different angle and he encouraged Educational Leadership He was installed as parish associate brothers, Josh, age 7, and Luke, age is the evangelical tool. How they live information is on the that,” she said.“I was able to be Rural Ministries 5. Kimberly serves as an associate their faith outside the house is what at Lake Harriet Christian Church in Luther Seminary Web site at creative, more true to my call Urban Ministries pastor at Augustana Lutheran grows the church.” Minneapolis on May 23. www.luthersem.edu/alums working with families.” [Professor Congregational Mission Church in West St. Paul, Minn. Andrew Wilson, ’02, received a master Dawn Alitz Emeritus] Bill Smith’s classes also were and Leadership Ministry in Daily Life of theology degree from Princeton Melinda Halom, ’99, and Martin spends some foundational to Alitz.“He introduced Theological Seminary in May. professor 10 years later, and tenured Halom, ’99, announce the birth of quality time me to spiritual formation. It’s taught In addition are the M.S.M. and in 1998. She has chaired the religion their second child, Jaden Richard, on with her me so much about sitting and listening the M.A. or M.Div. and Master Kyle Fever, ’03, and his wife, Laura, daughters. department and served the college August 5, 2003. Nicholas, their first to people’s stories and seeing where of Social Work dual degree, in live in Chicago. Kyle successfully on a wide range of committees and child, turned three in June. Martin God is in the midst of all of that. association with four nearby completed his first year in the New educational institutions: the has been instrumental in grant and Melinda received new calls to Bill also introduced me to spiritual Testament Ph.D. program at Loyola colleges of St. Olaf, Augsburg, administration. She has published University Lutheran Church in East direction: It’s not head work so much, University, Chicago. Laura works for St. Catherine’s and the a book, Out of Eden: Reading, Lansing, Mich., where they will but the heart work that we need to the Childcare Network of Evanston, University of St. Thomas. Rhetoric and Ideology in Genesis 2-3. serve together as associate pastors. do.” To Martinson and Smith’s influ- helping at-risk children. Kyle and ences, Alitz added that “[Professor of Eric Carlson, ’93, was called to serve Laura are expecting their first child Matthew Lee, ’99 and his wife, Alitz helps out New Testament] Craig Koester’s raw I never would have looked at a as the senior pastor at Windsor Heights in September. Laura, announce the birth of their with a Vacation energy about the gospel changed the director of children’s ministry Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa second daughter, Elizabeth Hannah. Bible School art Scott Johnson, ’03 and Kristin way I saw it working in the world.” position without what she showed in July. He and his wife, Beth, have She was born on December 9, 2003. project. Mooneyham, ’03 were married on Alitz also warmly credited Mary Hess, me of its vital importance.” two children, Greta and Benjamin. Her older sister, Catherine, will be May 29th at Our Savior's Lutheran assistant professor of educational three in January. Matthew serves as One year later, Alitz summarizes her Church in Circle Pines, Minn. Nancy (Amburn) Fisher, ’94, accepted a leadership, with presenting an entirely pastor at First Lutheran Church in work in the parish: It’s about putting call in May 2003 to serve the Northern new ministry opportunity to her: Matthew Philaya, ’04, and his wife Prentice, Wis., and Zion Lutheran Jesus in front of people, and it’s a Texas/Northern Louisiana Synod as “She has a way of opening up Christian Jennifer announce the birth of son, Church in Brantwood, Wis. humble and wonderful privilege to assistant to the bishop for congrega- education to being new, different minister to families in this way.” ● Thomas Andrew, on June 24. and exciting. 22 7 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/10/04 1:51 PM Page 11

Faculty & Staff Notes (continued) Meet Kelly Fryer This might mean learning when the primary place of education Alan Padgett, professor of systematic Assistant Professor of Youth and Family Distributive Congregational Leadership Spanish is the parish rather than the seminary.” theology, will give the American or the dialect Learning Program Lets Students Scientific Affiliation/Templeton hen Kelly Fryer looks around, Students take half their 18 required of Chicago’s Lectures at McMaster University Wshe sees a changing world. Throughout U.S. Stay in Ministry courses online. The remaining nine are Southside, Divinity College in Ontario, Canada, “The mission field isn’t ‘out there’ on-campus in short-term “intensives”: understanding Sept. 21 and 22. His main lecture is anymore,” she says.“It’s here in our While Attending Seminary a one-week course in the summer, Islam or entitled “The Role of God in own communities. Yet we tend to and a two-week January Term suburban life. By Sheri Booms Holm, Modern Science: Where Naturalism do church in a way that’s out of course. The program is currently director of publications; and Intelligent Design Go Wrong.” He sync with the mission field that An adult convert, Fryer became student profiles by Margaret Beste working on a week-long fall will also speak on “Does God Know surrounds us.” a Lutheran because she loved the course, as well. All the Future? Reflections on the Fryer’s title, a new one at Luther, theology of “a God who always comes outh and family ministry has The intensives are a time for distrib- Openness of God Debate,” and “The signals a new understanding of down to meet us.” This grace-filled grown up. utive learners to meet their classmates Myth of a Purely Historical Jesus.” ● Y congregational leadership.“We must message is “at the heart of what it and instructors face to face, and to In his nearly three decades of work reimagine and rethink what it means means to be Lutheran,” she says. experience campus life. in youth and family ministry, Hal to be church, and that means we Ordained in 1989, Fryer holds a Weldin, ’94, has seen it mature and “When they get here for intensives, Stewart Named must reimagine and rethink what master’s in theology from Lutheran evolve, with a significant number of there’s great camaraderie,” Weldin Director of it means to be a leader,” she says. School of Theology in suburban youth ministers having seven or more said.“Intensives are part of honing Fifty years ago, church was what Chicago and is completing a Ph.D. years’ experience serving congregations. relationships. They get to know Library Services with an emphasison missiology. the student body, just with less happened when people gathered “Even 15 years ago we didn’t have avid Before coming to Luther, she led incidental contact.” inside the building.“But in a mission folks with that kind of tenure. Now DStewart field, the church is not a gathering Cross of Glory, a redeveloping mis- we do,” he said. But, most have no There’s a reason these courses are has been place, but a place from which sion congregation in Chicago. theological training, he added, and called “intensive.” Students meet eight named people are sent,” Fryer says.“Our job Fryer hopes that her students will that concerns him. “When I was hired, we had a vision hours a day for five days. Additionally, director is to equip people to work in the there are reading assignments before of library leave class with a sense of urgency, a While Luther has offered its M.A. for distributive learning to create a world—in banks, beauty parlors, or the course and projects due afterwards. services spirit of adventure, and the courage in Youth and Family Ministry for 27 program and lay it against ATS offices. This view of church changes at Luther to try new things.“This is God’s years, the program usually meant (Association of Theological Schools) The program also partners with the the meaning of leadership.” Seminary. world. It’s a good world, but it’s bro- that students who lived outside the standards and start the approval para-church organization Youth He began his call July 1, 2004. Congregational leaders need to ken. God has called us to be partners Twin Cities had to relocate in order process,” he said. He is pleased that Leadership to assist in some of the Previously he was associate librarian understand the context, speak the in making it whole,” she says, adding, to attend seminary.“I look out at the it is meeting the rigorous standards training. Courses have included: in research services at Princeton language, and understand the needs “Either the church is in mission, Lutheran Church and see people of ATS accreditation and has been Communicating Gospel to Teens, Theological Seminary, Princeton, and perspectives of the congregation. or it isn’t the church.” ● provisionally approved until further Pastoral Care of Youth and Families, with all this experience who want N.J. Stewart comes to Luther with examination next spring. Home and Congregation, and a master’s level education but aren’t both a theological and library back- able or willing to leave their ministry,” Outreach to the Unchurched. What is Distributive ground. He received the Master of Weldin said. Students are not required to be on- Divinity degree from Regent Learning? How to provide graduate theological campus more than four weeks out of College, Vancouver, B.C., in 1984. Luedke Appointed education to these ministers and “The traditional seminary model the year, and are able to graduate in He served as a parish pastor from allow them to stay in the ministry is primarily preparatory. You learn three-and-a-half years, Weldin said. 1986 to 1993. In 1994, he received Associate Dean to which they are called has been theology, then you go out to your They continue working, and develop the Master of Library and lvin Luedke, associate professor of rural a priority for Luther Seminary, and first ministry experience. It doesn’t a formal or informal contract with Information Science from the ministry, has been appointed Associate a personal vision for Weldin. apply to those with several years of their parish so that they are able to University of Western Ontario, A Dean—Missional Pastors, effective July 1, attend the intensives each year. Some London, Ontario. At Princeton, The result of their planning is the ministerial experience,” Weldin said. 2004. Luedke joined the Luther Seminary involve their congregations greatly Stewart supervised library staff, three-year-old Master of Arts in faculty in July 2001. He follows Sarah The distributive learning program is and receive financial support for upgraded and initiated new technolo- Youth and Family Distributive Henrich, associate professor of New a “both/and model,” he continued. their studies. gy, and coordinated and designed Learning Program. “We will always need a residential the library’s networked and Web- Testament, who has served as an associate Weldin is an adjunct faculty member program. But we need to explore Online students know it’s not always based resources. ● dean since 2001. ● and coordinator of the program. how to teach preparatory education easy carving out study time when

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Kelly Fryer, assistant professor of con- many as a ‘thriller,’ ‘can’t put it gregational leadership, is contributing Faculty down,’ and ‘it gave me a strange Distributive Learning (continued) Weldin and Roland Martinson, Charlotte, N.C., became the first full editor of A Story Worth Sharing: warming of the feet.’” It is one of the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of program graduate. She was nominated Engaging Evangelism, a book for con- Staff few theological tomes “properly illus- & your course has no set place or Children, Youth and Family Ministry. by her classmates to be one of the gregational leaders that also contains trated” by cartoons. time—unless you yourself set them. “We have a requirement for students readers at commencement. chapters by Richard Bliese, academic NOTES Paul Sponheim, ’57, professor emeritus to make a contract with their pastors dean, and Patrick Keifert, professor of “We send a box of Luther Seminary There are now 26 active students in of systematic theology, gave the to supervise their pastoral care. One systematic theology. This Fall Augsburg items to new students, including a the distributive learning program, concluding plenary lecture at the student was making hospital visits. Fortress is releasing a video edition of sweatshirt and a mug. The joke is, with eight more on the waiting list. Summer Theological Conference at At the end of her course and visits, her book, Reclaiming the L Word: when it’s study time you wear your Weldin would like to see the Want to invite a faculty or Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., her congregation came to view her Renewing the Church from its Lutheran sweatshirt and tell your family and number grow. staff member to present in in July. The conference focused on in a completely different way. She Core for use by congregational adult congregation that you are now a your congregation? Visit “God and Science.” provided significant theological care. education programs. student,” Weldin said, adding that “We need to discover what our limits www.luthersem.edu/ She wasn’t just ‘hanging out with are. I think after ATS [accreditation] Mark Swanson, associate professor students who are successful do create Gracia Grindal, ’80, professor of resource guide for the kids’ anymore, but a part of the of Christian history and Islam, gave that kind of culture in their lives. the challenge is to strategize how to rhetoric, led a group from Mt. Carmel up-to-date topic listings and staff. This is one way theological the plenary report on “Copto-Arabic For example, Debbie Amato and service 100 students.” Ministries through Norway and contact information. education transforms how the Studies (2000-2004)” at the Eighth Beckie Fingland of St. Louis, Mo., In addition, Weldin expresses hope Denmark as part of a study on the person is viewed as a resource Congress of the International Association serve different churches but have that the program will be an impetus life and legacy of Hans Nielsen Hauge. co-editor (with Hartland H. Gifford) in his or her congregation.” of Coptic Studies in Paris. He presented found studying together extremely for more distributive education that She led a workshop on paraphrasing of The Heritage of Augustana: Essays a paper on “St. Shenouda in Arabic” effective for learning. In addition, The distributive learning program will serve the whole church.“My the Psalms for the HymnSociety’s on Its Life and Legacy (Minneapolis: at the Sixth St. Shenouda Conference they meet with their pastors on a celebrated a milestone this past May Lutheran hope is to bump up theo- summer gathering. Two poems she Kirk House, 2004). The of Coptic Studies in August and will weekly basis in order to collaborate when Amy Daniels, director of family wrote about former professor Jim book’s 31 essays cover facets logical thinking and care for folks in participate in a conference on with the parishes on their studies. Kittelson will be published in an ministries at Christ Lutheran Church, ministry in general.” ● of the life and heritage of the “Interrogating Mission” at the United upcoming issue of Theology Today. Augustana Lutheran Church, Theological College in Bangalore, Weldin sees himself including its relationship as an advocate for Sarah Henrich, associate professor India, in September. to the Church of Sweden, the distributive of New Testament, gave a keynote Five Reasons Your Congregation’s Youth and global outreach, the planting learners in terms of presentation at the St. Olaf College Family Minister (Maybe that’s You) Should of the church in Illinois and Kansas, what curriculum conference on worship, theology and Coming to a Receive a Theological Education and personalities such as Emmy Evald Luther offers and the arts in July. She led the Bible Hal Weldin explains why advanced theological training is so important for and Conrad Bergendoff. During August Town Near You develops for general studies at the East Central Wisconsin those ministering to adolescents and their families. Hultgren and Professor Jane Strohl of Synod Assembly, and spoke at a lead- Kelly Fryer, assistant professor of online study and for Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary 1. The vocation of youth and family ministry has come into adulthood. ership conference for women church congregational leadership, will give the concentration. were lecturers at a continuing educa- Congregations need both skilled and theologically trained people. For leaders in the Twin Cities in June. the keynote presentations at the “I think the computer-aided online tion offering at Christikon in many of our M.A. grads, they and the church’s pastors are the only This summer she has been research- Thrivent conference in Springfield, learning experience is a new science Montana. ones with formal theological training. ing—with a medieval art historian Ill., Sept. 23, and at the Partners in and folks are just learning now what 2. In our North American culture, entering adulthood has become from the University of St. Thomas— Rolf Jacobson, ’91, assistant professor Faith Tri-Synod Event for the technology can provide.” increasingly more difficult. For one thing, adolescence lasts longer— the development of the Christian of Old Testament, published ‘Many Delaware/Maryland/Metropolitan some say 11 to 24. We need new thinking, and skilled practitioners to care community in Aquileia (Italy) in the are Saying:’ The Function of Direct Washington D.C. synods in October. Changes and Challenges for and nurture the spiritual needs of these young people, especially early 4th century. Discourse in the Hebrew Psalter She will also give the keynote address Weldin has witnessed the changes (London: T & T Clark, 2004). He and at the Oregon Synod’s Congregational advanced theological education has those in the later adolescent years. Mary Hess, assistant professor of his wife, Amy, gave birth to their second Resourcing Event Oct. 8-9 and the brought to the distributive learners’ 3. The family structure has changed drastically. Moms and dads need spiritual educational leadership, wrote a chapter child, Gunnar Andrew, in June. Western North Dakota GIFTS gathering ministries. nurturing, too. We need trained ministers who can be there for whole families. on “The Bible and Popular Culture: Nov. 5-6. “The great thing is, when students learn 4. For those called to serve youth and families in congregations, teaching Engaging Sacred Text in a World of Steven Paulson, ’84, something new, they use it in their one’s own stuff gets old after a few years. Theological education changes Others” for the book New Paradigms associate professor of sys- Sarah Henrich, associate professor Wednesday Bible study. They are how you look at everything, bringing new insights. Youth and family ministers for Bible Study: The Bible in the Third tematic theology, is the of New Testament, will teach a five- teaching differently because of greater are so hungry to learn. They are looking for deep theological reflection. Millennium (Fowler, Blumhofer and author of Luther for part class on the book of Romans at understanding of the gospel,” he said. Segovia, eds., T & T Clark, 2004). Armchair Theologians Normandale Lutheran Church, 5. This program is a great way for congregations to invest not just in their (Westminster John Knox Edina, Minn., in October and youth and family director, but in their entire youth and family ministry He told the story of one student Arland Hultgren, Asher O. and Carrie Press, 2004)— which he November. program. The longer a director stays, the greater the chances of having who took the online Foundations of Nasby Professor of New Testament, is reports is “described by a more established and stronger ministry. Pastoral Care course developed by 20 9 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/10/04 1:51 PM Page 15

Denny Everson Retires Meet Two Hansen feels her experiences at Luther It is more rewarding.” Miller has have already helped her in her ministry participated in on-campus classes both their focus on theological study. Distributive By Shelley Cunningham, ’98 in San Antonio.“The benefits have during the January term, and during Internship was such a watershed Learning Students definitely been worth it. Every class a one-week intensive course in June. experience for so many of them,” I’ve taken I’ve felt has been very “The intensives allow you to match enny Everson, B.D.’66, M.Th.’72, he said.“I gained great satisfaction Heather Hansen practical. It’s been a long process, but the faces with the names you’re Dwas serving as a parish pastor in of working with students, of trying Heather Hansen, I’ve already grown and changed.” In studying with. You also get to work Erskine, Minn, when he got a call to be their pastor while they were director of youth particular, Hansen notes her increasing face to face with the instructors.” from former Luther Seminary and away on internship. It was a privilege and family ministry skills at writing curriculum and having Coming to the campus “allows me to Northwestern Seminary director of to travel to their congregations and contextual education, Dick visit them.” at MacArthur Park conversations about faith with the identify as a Luther student.” Attending Vangerud, asking him to consider Lutheran Church church’s youth.“My philosophy has classes on campus helps build a “sense Everson’s heart for bringing the gospel interviewing for a new faculty posi- in San Antonio, changed; I want to reach the whole of community as both a Luther student to God’s people has led him across tion in contextual education. “I told Texas, was one family, to teach faith at home and not and a Luther graduate,” he said. the globe. Fresh out of seminary, he him no,” Everson said.“I’d only been of the first students to participate in just create another group for kids to spent nine years as a missionary in at my congregation for three years, “There is nothing like tending a Luther’s distance learning program. participate in.” Miller’s reasons for coming to Luther Ethiopia for the American Lutheran and it didn’t feel right to leave that flock, having the privilege to walk Hansen says that “balancing [school are twofold. First, the theology degree Church, where he served as a pastor, soon. [Vangerud] was disappointed, with them, bringing the word to bear and work] has been a challenge, but After graduating this December ’04, takes care of the requirements needed taught at Mekane Yesus Seminary, but he said he understood.” Shortly in their lives, having that sacramental it is better than moving,” which was Hansen plans to remain with her current to go on the roster as an associate in and managed the mass-media program afterwards, Everson shared about the touch,” he said.“It is a combination a large component in her decision to parish and continue her work.“Long- ministry in the ELCA. The second is for the American Lutheran Church’s phone call with his bishop.“He told Division for World Missions. He has also that is overwhelming for anyone pursue a degree from Luther.“It’s term goals have come from my studies. to aid his job of nurturing young me, ‘You have no choice. You must been a visiting professor in Tanzania who has some sense of what the been a blessing to stay in my setting; I want to be better about outreach people in their relationship with and have the church grow out towards God.“I came back to the church go.’ I asked him why. He said, ‘If the and Papua New Guinea, and a visiting Lord is calling them to.” it’s been easier to incorporate the seminary can’t get who they want, the neighborhood.” In addition, Hansen rather late in life, and I felt I needed pastor in Poland and Switzerland. new things I learn.” In particular, where will the church be then?’” It was most apparent, he said, when Hansen cites the on-campus courses plans to become more involved in a strong background in Lutheran His connection with students on he would make site visits.“Sometimes as productive.“They’re all-day classes her synod, including attending the theology.” His aspirations during his For 26 years, Everson put the church’s internship underscores his belief that students would be feeling so far away with a lot of material. You do the tri-synodical convention.“This education time at Luther include learning need for strong teachers and leaders in the church needs to intentionally train from the seminary—out in Idaho, or reading beforehand, and the homework has been a life-changing experience. “about God and how God’s word fits their seminaries ahead of his love for leaders in how to share Christ’s story. South Dakota, or northwestern It’s been challenging; I’m growing together with my life, and how to parish ministry. He served as assistant afterwards, but they’re really intense Earlier this year, he taught practical Minnesota, and I would just show up professionally and in my own faith.” share God’s word with others.” director for contextual education at because there is a lot of thinking.” missiology at the seven-year-old in those little places where they were Luther Seminary from 1979 until he serving. And the simple act of my Miller describes his ministry as “a world seminary of the Ingrian Lutheran Hansen graduated with a B.S.in bio- Jason Miller retired in June 2004.“My call is to coming to them showed that the of extremes.” He sees his job as both Church in St. Petersburg, Russia. medical engineering from Texas A&M. the ministry of the church,” he said. seminary cared. I tried to be their pastor Jason Miller just extremely rewarding and extremely “Under the former Soviet system, Her work in the church began when “You go where the call takes you. then, to listen carefully, to respond to finished his first challenging:“It’s a challenge, but that there was no church. The faith was she realized “I enjoyed working with passed along by women who would their concerns, to offer encouragement, year in the distrib- is what ministry is all about. Through “Over the years, I had several oppor- people in relational jobs—that’s where gather in cemeteries to honor their to share my own experience.” utive learning confirmation and Bible study you can tunities to return to the parish. But my strengths are.” She began working each time the seminary asked me to dead, and secretly baptize babies program. Prior to his see kids go further along in their walk Though he is enjoying time in Park in youth ministry part-time, and found stay. And I am glad I did.” and pray and share scripture. It wasn’t studies at Luther, with Jesus, but it is also challenging Rapids, Minn.—where he has moved her calling.“A child I was working with until 1990 that they were able to Miller felt “at a loss because it is like fighting an uphill with his wife Joanne—Everson also asked how long I was going to be at the In many ways, he discovered, being start worshipping openly. But God to find a program that would enable relishes the opportunities that will church, and that was an eye-opening battle with a culture that is not in on the Luther Seminary faculty gave has been at work there, and now me to study but stay in my ministry at present themselves over the next question.” Hansen has worked full-time tune with the Bible.” him a bigger perspective of the church they need to train leaders. It was a home.” Miller is currently the director few years. He already has invitations at her parish for three years. Her at large than simply working in one privilege and great experience for of youth and family ministries at his Miller’s plans for after graduation are to return to the seminaries in Ethiopia, decision to attend Luther Seminary congregation. Much of his job involved me to do some of that training,” he parish at St. Armands Key Lutheran undetermined. He hopes to finalize relating to students during their Papua New Guinea, and Russia. arose from her realization that she said.“There are very powerful stories Church in Sarasota, Fla. his name on the ELCA roster.“I’ll internship year, and then processing “needed a stronger background to do of faith there.” “I’m enjoying the freedom right continue to use my tools and gifts. that year with seniors once they what I wanted to do. I grew up Lutheran, His experience in the program has now,” he said.“But there is always I’ll open myself up to go where returned to campus. Everson’s own story of faith includes but I wasn’t very familiar with the been a positive one.“The fact that God needs me. I’ve learned to go an incredible love for the parish, this sense that as a pastor, another Bible. I felt good as an activities director, some of the classes are online forces with the flow.” ● “You could see such a change in something he tried to offer his students opportunity to share the gospel is but I didn’t feel as good at ministry.” you to contribute, forces you to learn. those seniors—in their sense of call, during his tenure at Luther Seminary. just around the corner.” ● 10 19 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/9/04 6:48 PM Page 17

Robert Brusic (continued) enjoyed the annual reunion of Brusic has done a lot of writing, such Luther Brass alums who bring their as book reviews and articles for Word Brusics could be counted on to attend horns to play with the group during & World, Sunday and Seasons, and as Question: Who’s the Typical D.Min. Student? the many Luther events, concerts, Mid-Winter Convocation. co-editor of the annual Advent and hymnsings, readings, and worship Lenten devotionals. He has chosen Answer: There Isn’t One. services presented by Master of the theme and texts and has written Sacred Music students. …you’ll find out several of the meditations since the By Nancy Giguere, He notes that Lutheran participation Brusic has appreciated what the devotionals’ inception. special correspondent in honest, faithful public discourse students bring to the worship life of is part of a tradition that began that what has been Outside of seminary, Brusic, the mystery the seminary community.“Students are nearly 500 years ago when Luther buff, is a great fan of Sherlock Holmes. here’s no such thing as a typical dedicated to worship. They offer their posted his 95 theses on the “public most rewarding He and Lucy are members of the TDoctor of Ministry student at talents. Without them, worship would bulletin board.” Norwegian Explorers, which is Luther Seminary. Even though each be hollow.” He expressed particular for him “is being Minnesota’s chapter of the Sherlock cohort (a peer group that goes through The program’s required theological gratitude for the many student sacristans Jill Gendreau Holmes Society. He serves on its the program together) studies the readings and biblical work have who have served with him over the Soul Cafe board, and is a member of the Friends same field, the pastors use their own already altered the direction of years to make sure daily chapel ran in relationship Hood River, Washington of the Sherlock Holmes Collection unique ministries to inform the work Wehrenberg’s ministry. In both his smoothly and meaningfully. with students as at the University of Minnesota’s they do with what they’ve learned. preaching and one-on-one work, That hasn’t always been easy. Yet Wilson Library. he is now interested in learning hen Jill Gendreau chats with Meet three D.Min. students in another mystery for Brusic to examine contextually how students describe parishioners over coffee, she their pastor.” Congregational Mission and Leadership W and solve has been chapel’s style of Into the Mystery their experience of God.“I’m asking doesn’t do it in the church basement with three very diverse ministries. worship. Denominationally, and even Working with the arts has been Brusic’s plans for retirement? “My different questions, and I’m hearing after the Sunday service. She does it in the ELCA, “there’s a wide variety meaningful for Brusic, as well. He is hope is to find new things to do, different stories,” he says.“I’m letting at Soul Cafe, a coffee and dessert of expressions: liturgical, preaching, a member of the Luther Seminary books to read, places to go,” he replied. God work through me in a new way.” bar in downtown Hood River, where music,” he said.“It’s been difficult but Fine Arts Committee that oversees But he does admit that, beyond that, the town’s unchurched residents satisfying finding a balance to these As a result, the students are now the acquisitions of new art and the it is somewhat of a mystery.“This is come to find community and discuss expressions. When students come talking with each other about faith installation of exhibits at Luther.“I the first time in 60 years I haven’t spiritual concerns. back for Mid-Winter Convocation or in ways they haven’t done before. have been amazed at the significant been in school!” ● continuing education, they often say pieces that have been given to the Through their participation in a “We want to provide an opportunity what they miss most is daily chapel seminary over the years,” he said. semester-long gift discernment for outsiders to initiate questions,” says and the singing.” process and in faith-sharing groups, Gendreau, who serves as Soul Cafe’s Brusic has liked how the Chapel of students are beginning to connect lead mission explorer.“What we hope Still, Brusic has seen changes to the the Incarnation acts as a fluid space, the “going-to-church experience” to do is help people experience and worship life of the community. As more allowing for specific season-appropriate Fritz Wehrenberg with the rest of their lives. participate in being church.” people live off campus, it’s been harder art throughout the liturgical year. University Lutheran Center to sustain some of the occasional Wehrenberg notes that the church It’s a new kind of ministry, and Iowa State University, Ames services, like evening prayer, he noted. likes to emphasize youth and family Gendreau admits, “We’re not always But prayer and meditation are still an Make a Win-Win Gift Today ministry.“But youth stops around sure what we’re doing.” But that’s all integral part of a student’s life. Brusic or Fritz Wehrenberg, campus pastor age 18 after high school graduation right, she says, because Soul Cafe is has developed small chapels in Fat Iowa State University in Ames, and families start about age 30. In “about what God is doing.” gift to Luther Seminary through its Bockman Hall for those living and charitable gift annuity program will the Doctor of Ministry program is a many ways, those in their 20s are A Gendreau has found companions working there, and one in the help train leaders who will tell the story natural.“A college campus is full of marginalized by the church. That to your children and grandchildren and for this journey into the unknown Sandgren apartment complex, as well. people whose lives revolve around 12-year gap is a mission field,” he says. provide you with secure income for life. in the Doctor of Ministry program. In all, he was in charge of six chapels. studying,” he says.“The students love For example, a couple, both age 75, who Although young adults on campus She enjoys the biannual gatherings make a $10,000 gift will receive $630 per it that I, too, have papers to write.” One of Brusic’s joys has been playing are very spiritual, Wehrenberg of her cohort and the opportunity baritone with the Luther Brass. The year for the rest of their lives (with 61% being tax-free for 16 years). More importantly, the program is believes it’s a mistake to think that to continue the conversation online. seminary ensemble is comprised of germane to his work at the University they will return to church once they “I’ve grown so much through the students, faculty and staff.“It’s been Want to know more? For a no obligation proposal,contact Lutheran Center.“This particular call have their own children.“We have give and take of the cohort model,” a rich and rewarding experience,” he Brad Reiners at 651-641-3450 (local) or is to a public institution where people something important to share with she says.“The program helps us see said.“I’m amazed and gratified by the 888-358-8437 (toll-free). are engaged in serious discussion. It’s people of this age, and we must be the necessity of asking ‘What is quality of musicians who have been a important for Lutherans to be at the articulate, understanding and creative church? Why are we here and part of the group.” He has particularly www.luthersem.edu/gifts/plannedgiving table,” Wehrenberg says. in our ministry,” he says. what are we doing?’ ” 18 11 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/10/04 1:51 PM Page 19

Robert Brusic: Seminary Pastor, D.Min. Students (continued) Pastor Randy Olson.“Our building is a the congregation’s leadership. work of art, and we are finding ways to Soul Cafe has been enriched by projects “As I mature as a missional leader, use art as a vehicle for witness and out- Man of Mystery that connect Gendreau’s class work the congregation is maturing as a reach to neighbors and the community.” directly to her ministry. One project center for mission. It’s really about to a campus parish. By Sheri Booms Holm, involved helping people rethink the When Olson learned about the Doctor the priesthood of all believers,” says Throughout his ministry, director of publications Trinity and its impact on the life of of Ministry from a coworker at the Olson, who hopes that he can one reaching out to the local faith. Another dealt with the practice church, he was excited.“Its emphasis on day serve as a resource for the university community was of faith in daily life. missional vision fit our needs,” he says. Grand Canyon Synod. an integral part of the pastoral ob Brusic loves a mystery. care he offered. In addition to becoming a more He believes that both he and his Olson believes that the mission field B included campus ministry. Brusic effective missional leader in her cur- congregation will grow through his lies outside his door in the affluent There is the mystery of the divine “I have felt what’s important for the even taught a polity course at Yale. rent ministry, Gendreau looks for- work in the program.“I’m enrolled, community that surrounds Ascension revealed in the breaking of the church is to reach out to the neigh- Then came Tiede’s first phone call ward to being a part of the Oregon but the congregation is also enrolled,” Lutheran.“We have to learn a new bread, reflected in a Russian icon or borhood, and that includes businesses to Brusic during Holy Week of 1989, Synod‘s ongoing visioning process. he says.“We are encouraged to identify language to communicate the gospel echoed in a hymn. Then there are and universities,” he explained. asking him to submit his name for “I want to develop the skills needed projects that connect class work with to people who are detached from the mysteries solved by the likes of the call as seminary pastor at Luther to a be leader in the ELCA,” she says. congregational life. And my projects faith practices,” he says.“We also have Sherlock Holmes and a bevy of “at Seminary. This out-of-the-blue “I love the ELCA, and I want to be a so far have had a direct impact on to learn how to communicate with least 20 clergy sleuths.” Brusic seeks request from Minnesota may have part of its growth, both numerically our ministry.” winter visitors so we can embrace them out and encounters all these mysteries seemed a mystery to Brusic at the and spiritually.” and integrate them into our ministry.” with an ever-present sense of delight. Olson’s participation in the program time, and perhaps that’s why he She believes that the North American invites his congregation into the same Luther’s Doctor of Ministry program “It is our duty and delight that we and spouse Lucy just had to find mission field includes many people conversation that he and the members provides excellent preparation for this should everywhere and always offer out where it would lead. who consider themselves “spiritual but of his cohort are engaged in. He believes work.“All course content relates to thanks and praise to you, O God not religious.” Most are not interested his own leadership development will our work as missionaries in the North through Jesus Christ,” Marty Haugen’s Life at Luther in going to church but are drawn to be reflected in the development of American context,” Olson says. ● liturgy announces, and for Brusic, who Ask Brusic what his call at Luther ministries like Soul Cafe.“Some people retired this July after 15 years at Luther has been and he will say that it has in the church see this as a negative,” For more information, visit www.luthersem.edu/dmin and click on Seminary as seminary pastor, and been primarily one to oversee the Gendreau says.“But I think the church “Congregational Mission and Leadership.” more than 30 years in ministry, duty worship life of the seminary. Listen for a while, and you’ll find out that is called to respond in a positive way.” and delight have gone hand in hand. what has been most rewarding for Meet Some East Meets Midwest him “is being in relationship with Growing up and serving parishes on students as their pastor.” of the New This has included establishing a the East Coast, Brusic never thought Lutheran presence at MIT while still “I’ve really been blessed in all my Biblical he’d end up in Minnesota. He was a student at Harvard Divinity School. calls that I can knock heads with recommended for the call as seminary Preaching After graduation he served the students,” Brusic said.“Knocking pastor by Professor Emeritus Lee Cornell University community with heads” has translated into being a D.Min. Snook, who was teaching systematics Snook. In Philadelphia, after serving pastoral presence on campus.“I feel Students at Luther and had served with Brusic Randy Olson a Germantown congregation for four like an undercover agent. Most students in Ithaca, N.Y. A persistent President Ascension Lutheran Church his past June years, he became a headmaster for have a church pastor. I’m a parish Tiede encouraged him to prayerfully Paradise Valley, Arizona 14 pastors from a Missouri Synod parochial school, pastor. I mingle with them, I’m part T consider the position, invited him to across the country met “the hardest job I ever had.” His of the community,” he explained. visit campus several times, and kept ocated in an affluent suburb of at Luther Seminary for tenure involved working to salvage a For example, a simple trip to dining the offer in the forefront of Brusic’s the first Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Preaching cohort. struggling school by helping it merge services for a cup of coffee often L Phoenix, Ascension Lutheran mind, even calling on an Easter with another private academy and grew from a five-minute task to an Church is in the midst of revitalization. You can meet some of these pastors, too. Visit Luther’s Web site to see Sunday.“I don’t know if I said yes, moving it to a new campus. After hour or more as he took time to Its 40-year-old building, created by a video clips of these new D.Min. students. Find out what drew them to or if I just stopped saying no,” three years, Brusic accepted a call greet and catch up with students, son-in-law of architect Frank Lloyd the program. Hear them describe the cohort process, and learn about Brusic said with a grin. to Trinity Lutheran Church in New faculty and staff—all whom he Wright, is at the center of this renewal. some of the discoveries in preaching they’ve already uncovered. There was a reason Tiede was so Haven, Conn., where for 14 years considered members of his parish. “We are coming to grips with our To view the videos, visit www.luthersem.edu/dmin/ and click on determined. Brusic came to the sem- he and his congregation were heavily And a presence he has been. Besides identity and context,” says Senior ● “Biblical Preaching.” inary wonderfully qualified to minister involved in the community, which the daily work on campus, both 12 17 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Insert 9/9/04 7:38 PM Page 1

Martin Luther calls a faithful friend a “blessing Luther Seminary and Foundation and a treasure.” Brother Martin has it exactly right! 2003–2004 Consolidated Balance Sheet The financial and prayerful support from our faithful Mdonors is indeed a blessing to this seminary and a gift that will bless congregations and other Christian JUNE 30, 2003 JUNE 30, 2004* communities through the leaders they call. As ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS stewards of the gifts we’ve received, we see the Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 4,929,316 $ 4,020,837 difference the generous support has made. Please Student Accounts and Notes Receivable 2,149,079 1,953,057 study this annual report. We send it to recognize Contributions Receivable 9,733,798 9,044,323 our faithful friends and to express how much Luther Accrued Interest Receivable 277,484 280,062 Seminary treasures them. Thank you! Other Receivables 249,449 39,281 Inventory 447,033 449,634 In good faith, Total Current Assets $ 17,786,159 $ 15,787,194 OTHER ASSETS Investments $ 62,690,847 $ 69,271,900 Land, Buildings and Equipment (net of depreciation) 12,052,641 12,069,464 David L. Tiede Other Assets 1,190,365 1,028,657 Total Other Assets 75,933,853 82,370,021 President

TOTAL ASSETS $ 93,720,012 $ 98,157,215

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Notes Payable, Current Portion $ (440,031) $ (453,987) Capital Leases, Current Portion (75,832) (70,713) Accounts Payable (560,395) (458,243) Accrued Expenses (786,853) (433,480) Deposits and Deferred Revenue (295,327) (284,733) Total Current Liabilities $ (2,158,438) $ (1,701,156)

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Deferred Gift Obligations $ (7,353,338) $ (6,852,490) Notes Payable (2,051,808) (2,049,172) Capital Leases (128,106) (57,392) Advances from Government for Federal Student Loans (1,986,092) (1,656,787) Total Long-Term Liabilities $ (11,519,344) $ (10,615,841)

TOTAL LIABILITIES $ (13,677,782) $ (12,316,997)

NET ASSETS Change from Current Year Activity Unrestricted $ (16,162,377) $ (16,406,180) Temporarily Restricted (14,429,416) (16,546,652) Permanently Restricted (49,450,437) (52,887,386)

TOTAL NET ASSETS $ (80,042,230) $ (85,840,218)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ (93,720,012) $ (98,157,215) Annual Report David L. Tiede, President, Luther Seminary 2003–2004 *figures unaudited Insert 9/9/04 7:38 PM Page 2

Student Representation: 2003–2004 Enrollment Financial Facts: 2003–2004 Fiscal Year*

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM EXPENSES 2003–2004 758 STUDENTS

544 FULL-TIME 214 PART-TIME $10,248,861 Student Academic Programs $5,249,875 49 17 Institutional Support Students $2,096,367 Grants and Scholarships Women from $860,756 Physical Plant and Maintenance STUDENT BODY PROFILE 28 Countries 32 $18,455,859 Total Expenses Men Master of Arts EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INCOME 2003–2004 Master of 169 Master of Sacred Music 13 367 Divinity 1 Cambodia 1 Iceland 3 Nigeria 1 Canada 2 India 1 Norway $6,952,143 Gifts and Grants Doctor of Enrollment Master of 2 China 4 Indonesia 1 Pakistan $3,896,938 Tuition and Fees Ministry 95 by Degree 27 Theology $2,890,395 Endowment Income Program 1 Egypt 1 Japan 1 Sweden 1 Estonia 3 Kenya 2 Taiwan $2,411,538 Churchwide and Synod Support $1,924,802 Restricted Funds Used for Operations Doctor of 50 5 1 Ethiopia 6 Korea 1 Tanzania $509,894 Philosophy 32 Research 1 Ghana 1 Latvia 1 Turks and Other 2 Guyana 4 Liberia Calcos $18,585,710 Total Income Non-Degree 1 Hungary 1 Malawi 1 Uganda 1 Hong Kong 2 Malaysia STUDENTS REPRESENTING HOW OUR GRADUATES NON-LUTHERAN DENOMINATIONS SERVE THE CHURCH FINANCIAL INFORMATION 49% Luther Seminary graduates serve in $53,652,550 106 Women Size of Luther Seminary’s Endowment: 758 Master of Arts a variety of ministries, settings and Ecumenical Investment Returns For Past Year: 16% Students of Students locations. They make up one-third 14% Master of 11 Master of (average of 10% over the past ten years) 51% of the pastors and an increasing 29 of the Sacred Music Divinity 3 4 Current Fund Gift Summary Denominations Student Men number of lay professionals in the Body Int’l Unrestricted Current Funds: $4,500,982 Evangelical Lutheran Church in Doctor of Students 5 Master of Restricted Current Funds: $2,451,161 16 United Methodist 2 Christian Reformed Ministry 6 Academic Theology America (ELCA); leaders of many Total: $6,952,143 14 Presbyterian Church 2 Church of Christ Degrees global Lutheran churches are Luther NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER Fundraising Costs (USA) 1 African Methodist REGION OF THE ELCA Seminary graduates. Doctor of 14 1 For every dollar spent on fundraising at Luther Seminary, $7.65 10 Baptist, General C Episcopal Philosophy Research 3 is returned to the academic program. Another way to look at it 7 Baptist, Other 1 Chinese Christian is that Luther Seminary spends 13 cents to raise $1, well below 6 Baptist, American 1 Christian Independent Non-Degree industry averages. 6 Presbyterian 1 Community of Christ International 1 Congregational FINANCIAL AID PROFILE 5 Non-denominational 1 Evangelical 4 Episcopal Presbyterian 39 STUDENTS REPRESENTING 395 NON-ELCA TRADITIONS Financial Aid and Direct Support For 4 Evangelical Covenant 1 Greek Orthodox 7 Students From Congregations: $3,191,745 3 Assemblies of God 1 Methodist International 97 6 106 Ecumenical 3 Evangelical Free 1 Presbyterian Church 12 Tuition: $8,000 28 14 Lutheran International 132 3 Baptist International of America 31 8 Missouri Synod Lutherans Non-ELCA Annual Living Expenses For Students 3 Roman Catholic 1 Reformed (including books): $12–20,000 15 2 Lutheran Churches in Students 3 Christian and 1 Southern Baptist Mission for Christ Number of Students Who Receive Financial Aid: 404 Missionary Alliance 1 Roman Catholic 17% 1 Lutheran Brethren of the Average Award Package: $13,548 3 United Church International 1 Laestadian Lutheran Student Body of Christ Number of Full Scholarships Awarded: 44

*figures unaudited Guts 9/10/04 1:51 PM Page 19

Robert Brusic: Seminary Pastor, D.Min. Students (continued) Pastor Randy Olson.“Our building is a the congregation’s leadership. work of art, and we are finding ways to Soul Cafe has been enriched by projects “As I mature as a missional leader, use art as a vehicle for witness and out- Man of Mystery that connect Gendreau’s class work the congregation is maturing as a reach to neighbors and the community.” directly to her ministry. One project center for mission. It’s really about to a campus parish. By Sheri Booms Holm, involved helping people rethink the When Olson learned about the Doctor the priesthood of all believers,” says Throughout his ministry, director of publications Trinity and its impact on the life of of Ministry from a coworker at the Olson, who hopes that he can one reaching out to the local faith. Another dealt with the practice church, he was excited.“Its emphasis on day serve as a resource for the university community was of faith in daily life. missional vision fit our needs,” he says. Grand Canyon Synod. an integral part of the pastoral ob Brusic loves a mystery. care he offered. In addition to becoming a more He believes that both he and his Olson believes that the mission field B included campus ministry. Brusic effective missional leader in her cur- congregation will grow through his lies outside his door in the affluent There is the mystery of the divine “I have felt what’s important for the even taught a polity course at Yale. rent ministry, Gendreau looks for- work in the program.“I’m enrolled, community that surrounds Ascension revealed in the breaking of the church is to reach out to the neigh- Then came Tiede’s first phone call ward to being a part of the Oregon but the congregation is also enrolled,” Lutheran.“We have to learn a new bread, reflected in a Russian icon or borhood, and that includes businesses to Brusic during Holy Week of 1989, Synod‘s ongoing visioning process. he says.“We are encouraged to identify language to communicate the gospel echoed in a hymn. Then there are and universities,” he explained. asking him to submit his name for “I want to develop the skills needed projects that connect class work with to people who are detached from the mysteries solved by the likes of the call as seminary pastor at Luther to a be leader in the ELCA,” she says. congregational life. And my projects faith practices,” he says.“We also have Sherlock Holmes and a bevy of “at Seminary. This out-of-the-blue “I love the ELCA, and I want to be a so far have had a direct impact on to learn how to communicate with least 20 clergy sleuths.” Brusic seeks request from Minnesota may have part of its growth, both numerically our ministry.” winter visitors so we can embrace them out and encounters all these mysteries seemed a mystery to Brusic at the and spiritually.” and integrate them into our ministry.” with an ever-present sense of delight. Olson’s participation in the program time, and perhaps that’s why he She believes that the North American invites his congregation into the same Luther’s Doctor of Ministry program “It is our duty and delight that we and spouse Lucy just had to find mission field includes many people conversation that he and the members provides excellent preparation for this should everywhere and always offer out where it would lead. who consider themselves “spiritual but of his cohort are engaged in. He believes work.“All course content relates to thanks and praise to you, O God not religious.” Most are not interested his own leadership development will our work as missionaries in the North through Jesus Christ,” Marty Haugen’s Life at Luther in going to church but are drawn to be reflected in the development of American context,” Olson says. ● liturgy announces, and for Brusic, who Ask Brusic what his call at Luther ministries like Soul Cafe.“Some people retired this July after 15 years at Luther has been and he will say that it has in the church see this as a negative,” For more information, visit www.luthersem.edu/dmin and click on Seminary as seminary pastor, and been primarily one to oversee the Gendreau says.“But I think the church “Congregational Mission and Leadership.” more than 30 years in ministry, duty worship life of the seminary. Listen for a while, and you’ll find out that is called to respond in a positive way.” and delight have gone hand in hand. what has been most rewarding for Meet Some East Meets Midwest him “is being in relationship with Growing up and serving parishes on students as their pastor.” of the New This has included establishing a the East Coast, Brusic never thought Lutheran presence at MIT while still “I’ve really been blessed in all my Biblical he’d end up in Minnesota. He was a student at Harvard Divinity School. calls that I can knock heads with recommended for the call as seminary Preaching After graduation he served the students,” Brusic said.“Knocking pastor by Professor Emeritus Lee Cornell University community with heads” has translated into being a D.Min. Snook, who was teaching systematics Snook. In Philadelphia, after serving pastoral presence on campus.“I feel Students at Luther and had served with Brusic Randy Olson a Germantown congregation for four like an undercover agent. Most students in Ithaca, N.Y. A persistent President Ascension Lutheran Church his past June years, he became a headmaster for have a church pastor. I’m a parish Tiede encouraged him to prayerfully Paradise Valley, Arizona 14 pastors from a Missouri Synod parochial school, pastor. I mingle with them, I’m part T consider the position, invited him to across the country met “the hardest job I ever had.” His of the community,” he explained. visit campus several times, and kept ocated in an affluent suburb of at Luther Seminary for tenure involved working to salvage a For example, a simple trip to dining the offer in the forefront of Brusic’s the first Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Preaching cohort. struggling school by helping it merge services for a cup of coffee often L Phoenix, Ascension Lutheran mind, even calling on an Easter with another private academy and grew from a five-minute task to an Church is in the midst of revitalization. You can meet some of these pastors, too. Visit Luther’s Web site to see Sunday.“I don’t know if I said yes, moving it to a new campus. After hour or more as he took time to Its 40-year-old building, created by a video clips of these new D.Min. students. Find out what drew them to or if I just stopped saying no,” three years, Brusic accepted a call greet and catch up with students, son-in-law of architect Frank Lloyd the program. Hear them describe the cohort process, and learn about Brusic said with a grin. to Trinity Lutheran Church in New faculty and staff—all whom he Wright, is at the center of this renewal. some of the discoveries in preaching they’ve already uncovered. There was a reason Tiede was so Haven, Conn., where for 14 years considered members of his parish. “We are coming to grips with our To view the videos, visit www.luthersem.edu/dmin/ and click on determined. Brusic came to the sem- he and his congregation were heavily And a presence he has been. Besides identity and context,” says Senior ● “Biblical Preaching.” inary wonderfully qualified to minister involved in the community, which the daily work on campus, both 12 17 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/9/04 6:48 PM Page 17

Robert Brusic (continued) enjoyed the annual reunion of Brusic has done a lot of writing, such Luther Brass alums who bring their as book reviews and articles for Word Brusics could be counted on to attend horns to play with the group during & World, Sunday and Seasons, and as Question: Who’s the Typical D.Min. Student? the many Luther events, concerts, Mid-Winter Convocation. co-editor of the annual Advent and hymnsings, readings, and worship Lenten devotionals. He has chosen Answer: There Isn’t One. services presented by Master of the theme and texts and has written Sacred Music students. …you’ll find out several of the meditations since the By Nancy Giguere, He notes that Lutheran participation Brusic has appreciated what the devotionals’ inception. special correspondent in honest, faithful public discourse students bring to the worship life of is part of a tradition that began that what has been Outside of seminary, Brusic, the mystery the seminary community.“Students are nearly 500 years ago when Luther buff, is a great fan of Sherlock Holmes. here’s no such thing as a typical dedicated to worship. They offer their posted his 95 theses on the “public most rewarding He and Lucy are members of the TDoctor of Ministry student at talents. Without them, worship would bulletin board.” Norwegian Explorers, which is Luther Seminary. Even though each be hollow.” He expressed particular for him “is being Minnesota’s chapter of the Sherlock cohort (a peer group that goes through The program’s required theological gratitude for the many student sacristans Jill Gendreau Holmes Society. He serves on its the program together) studies the readings and biblical work have who have served with him over the Soul Cafe board, and is a member of the Friends same field, the pastors use their own already altered the direction of years to make sure daily chapel ran in relationship Hood River, Washington of the Sherlock Holmes Collection unique ministries to inform the work Wehrenberg’s ministry. In both his smoothly and meaningfully. with students as at the University of Minnesota’s they do with what they’ve learned. preaching and one-on-one work, That hasn’t always been easy. Yet Wilson Library. he is now interested in learning hen Jill Gendreau chats with Meet three D.Min. students in another mystery for Brusic to examine contextually how students describe parishioners over coffee, she their pastor.” Congregational Mission and Leadership W and solve has been chapel’s style of Into the Mystery their experience of God.“I’m asking doesn’t do it in the church basement with three very diverse ministries. worship. Denominationally, and even Working with the arts has been Brusic’s plans for retirement? “My different questions, and I’m hearing after the Sunday service. She does it in the ELCA, “there’s a wide variety meaningful for Brusic, as well. He is hope is to find new things to do, different stories,” he says.“I’m letting at Soul Cafe, a coffee and dessert of expressions: liturgical, preaching, a member of the Luther Seminary books to read, places to go,” he replied. God work through me in a new way.” bar in downtown Hood River, where music,” he said.“It’s been difficult but Fine Arts Committee that oversees But he does admit that, beyond that, the town’s unchurched residents satisfying finding a balance to these As a result, the students are now the acquisitions of new art and the it is somewhat of a mystery.“This is come to find community and discuss expressions. When students come talking with each other about faith installation of exhibits at Luther.“I the first time in 60 years I haven’t spiritual concerns. back for Mid-Winter Convocation or in ways they haven’t done before. have been amazed at the significant been in school!” ● continuing education, they often say pieces that have been given to the Through their participation in a “We want to provide an opportunity what they miss most is daily chapel seminary over the years,” he said. semester-long gift discernment for outsiders to initiate questions,” says and the singing.” process and in faith-sharing groups, Gendreau, who serves as Soul Cafe’s Brusic has liked how the Chapel of students are beginning to connect lead mission explorer.“What we hope Still, Brusic has seen changes to the the Incarnation acts as a fluid space, the “going-to-church experience” to do is help people experience and worship life of the community. As more allowing for specific season-appropriate Fritz Wehrenberg with the rest of their lives. participate in being church.” people live off campus, it’s been harder art throughout the liturgical year. University Lutheran Center to sustain some of the occasional Wehrenberg notes that the church It’s a new kind of ministry, and Iowa State University, Ames services, like evening prayer, he noted. likes to emphasize youth and family Gendreau admits, “We’re not always But prayer and meditation are still an Make a Win-Win Gift Today ministry.“But youth stops around sure what we’re doing.” But that’s all integral part of a student’s life. Brusic or Fritz Wehrenberg, campus pastor age 18 after high school graduation right, she says, because Soul Cafe is has developed small chapels in Fat Iowa State University in Ames, and families start about age 30. In “about what God is doing.” gift to Luther Seminary through its Bockman Hall for those living and charitable gift annuity program will the Doctor of Ministry program is a many ways, those in their 20s are A Gendreau has found companions working there, and one in the help train leaders who will tell the story natural.“A college campus is full of marginalized by the church. That to your children and grandchildren and for this journey into the unknown Sandgren apartment complex, as well. people whose lives revolve around 12-year gap is a mission field,” he says. provide you with secure income for life. in the Doctor of Ministry program. In all, he was in charge of six chapels. studying,” he says.“The students love For example, a couple, both age 75, who Although young adults on campus She enjoys the biannual gatherings make a $10,000 gift will receive $630 per it that I, too, have papers to write.” One of Brusic’s joys has been playing are very spiritual, Wehrenberg of her cohort and the opportunity baritone with the Luther Brass. The year for the rest of their lives (with 61% being tax-free for 16 years). More importantly, the program is believes it’s a mistake to think that to continue the conversation online. seminary ensemble is comprised of germane to his work at the University they will return to church once they “I’ve grown so much through the students, faculty and staff.“It’s been Want to know more? For a no obligation proposal,contact Lutheran Center.“This particular call have their own children.“We have give and take of the cohort model,” a rich and rewarding experience,” he Brad Reiners at 651-641-3450 (local) or is to a public institution where people something important to share with she says.“The program helps us see said.“I’m amazed and gratified by the 888-358-8437 (toll-free). are engaged in serious discussion. It’s people of this age, and we must be the necessity of asking ‘What is quality of musicians who have been a important for Lutherans to be at the articulate, understanding and creative church? Why are we here and part of the group.” He has particularly www.luthersem.edu/gifts/plannedgiving table,” Wehrenberg says. in our ministry,” he says. what are we doing?’ ” 18 11 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/10/04 1:51 PM Page 15

Denny Everson Retires Meet Two Hansen feels her experiences at Luther It is more rewarding.” Miller has have already helped her in her ministry participated in on-campus classes both their focus on theological study. Distributive By Shelley Cunningham, ’98 in San Antonio.“The benefits have during the January term, and during Internship was such a watershed Learning Students definitely been worth it. Every class a one-week intensive course in June. experience for so many of them,” I’ve taken I’ve felt has been very “The intensives allow you to match enny Everson, B.D.’66, M.Th.’72, he said.“I gained great satisfaction Heather Hansen practical. It’s been a long process, but the faces with the names you’re Dwas serving as a parish pastor in of working with students, of trying Heather Hansen, I’ve already grown and changed.” In studying with. You also get to work Erskine, Minn, when he got a call to be their pastor while they were director of youth particular, Hansen notes her increasing face to face with the instructors.” from former Luther Seminary and away on internship. It was a privilege and family ministry skills at writing curriculum and having Coming to the campus “allows me to Northwestern Seminary director of to travel to their congregations and contextual education, Dick visit them.” at MacArthur Park conversations about faith with the identify as a Luther student.” Attending Vangerud, asking him to consider Lutheran Church church’s youth.“My philosophy has classes on campus helps build a “sense Everson’s heart for bringing the gospel interviewing for a new faculty posi- in San Antonio, changed; I want to reach the whole of community as both a Luther student to God’s people has led him across tion in contextual education. “I told Texas, was one family, to teach faith at home and not and a Luther graduate,” he said. the globe. Fresh out of seminary, he him no,” Everson said.“I’d only been of the first students to participate in just create another group for kids to spent nine years as a missionary in at my congregation for three years, “There is nothing like tending a Luther’s distance learning program. participate in.” Miller’s reasons for coming to Luther Ethiopia for the American Lutheran and it didn’t feel right to leave that flock, having the privilege to walk Hansen says that “balancing [school are twofold. First, the theology degree Church, where he served as a pastor, soon. [Vangerud] was disappointed, with them, bringing the word to bear and work] has been a challenge, but After graduating this December ’04, takes care of the requirements needed taught at Mekane Yesus Seminary, but he said he understood.” Shortly in their lives, having that sacramental it is better than moving,” which was Hansen plans to remain with her current to go on the roster as an associate in and managed the mass-media program afterwards, Everson shared about the touch,” he said.“It is a combination a large component in her decision to parish and continue her work.“Long- ministry in the ELCA. The second is for the American Lutheran Church’s phone call with his bishop.“He told Division for World Missions. He has also that is overwhelming for anyone pursue a degree from Luther.“It’s term goals have come from my studies. to aid his job of nurturing young me, ‘You have no choice. You must been a visiting professor in Tanzania who has some sense of what the been a blessing to stay in my setting; I want to be better about outreach people in their relationship with and have the church grow out towards God.“I came back to the church go.’ I asked him why. He said, ‘If the and Papua New Guinea, and a visiting Lord is calling them to.” it’s been easier to incorporate the seminary can’t get who they want, the neighborhood.” In addition, Hansen rather late in life, and I felt I needed pastor in Poland and Switzerland. new things I learn.” In particular, where will the church be then?’” It was most apparent, he said, when Hansen cites the on-campus courses plans to become more involved in a strong background in Lutheran His connection with students on he would make site visits.“Sometimes as productive.“They’re all-day classes her synod, including attending the theology.” His aspirations during his For 26 years, Everson put the church’s internship underscores his belief that students would be feeling so far away with a lot of material. You do the tri-synodical convention.“This education time at Luther include learning need for strong teachers and leaders in the church needs to intentionally train from the seminary—out in Idaho, or reading beforehand, and the homework has been a life-changing experience. “about God and how God’s word fits their seminaries ahead of his love for leaders in how to share Christ’s story. South Dakota, or northwestern It’s been challenging; I’m growing together with my life, and how to parish ministry. He served as assistant afterwards, but they’re really intense Earlier this year, he taught practical Minnesota, and I would just show up professionally and in my own faith.” share God’s word with others.” director for contextual education at because there is a lot of thinking.” missiology at the seven-year-old in those little places where they were Luther Seminary from 1979 until he serving. And the simple act of my Miller describes his ministry as “a world seminary of the Ingrian Lutheran Hansen graduated with a B.S.in bio- Jason Miller retired in June 2004.“My call is to coming to them showed that the of extremes.” He sees his job as both Church in St. Petersburg, Russia. medical engineering from Texas A&M. the ministry of the church,” he said. seminary cared. I tried to be their pastor Jason Miller just extremely rewarding and extremely “Under the former Soviet system, Her work in the church began when “You go where the call takes you. then, to listen carefully, to respond to finished his first challenging:“It’s a challenge, but that there was no church. The faith was she realized “I enjoyed working with passed along by women who would their concerns, to offer encouragement, year in the distrib- is what ministry is all about. Through “Over the years, I had several oppor- people in relational jobs—that’s where gather in cemeteries to honor their to share my own experience.” utive learning confirmation and Bible study you can tunities to return to the parish. But my strengths are.” She began working each time the seminary asked me to dead, and secretly baptize babies program. Prior to his see kids go further along in their walk Though he is enjoying time in Park in youth ministry part-time, and found stay. And I am glad I did.” and pray and share scripture. It wasn’t studies at Luther, with Jesus, but it is also challenging Rapids, Minn.—where he has moved her calling.“A child I was working with until 1990 that they were able to Miller felt “at a loss because it is like fighting an uphill with his wife Joanne—Everson also asked how long I was going to be at the In many ways, he discovered, being start worshipping openly. But God to find a program that would enable relishes the opportunities that will church, and that was an eye-opening battle with a culture that is not in on the Luther Seminary faculty gave has been at work there, and now me to study but stay in my ministry at present themselves over the next question.” Hansen has worked full-time tune with the Bible.” him a bigger perspective of the church they need to train leaders. It was a home.” Miller is currently the director few years. He already has invitations at her parish for three years. Her at large than simply working in one privilege and great experience for of youth and family ministries at his Miller’s plans for after graduation are to return to the seminaries in Ethiopia, decision to attend Luther Seminary congregation. Much of his job involved me to do some of that training,” he parish at St. Armands Key Lutheran undetermined. He hopes to finalize relating to students during their Papua New Guinea, and Russia. arose from her realization that she said.“There are very powerful stories Church in Sarasota, Fla. his name on the ELCA roster.“I’ll internship year, and then processing “needed a stronger background to do of faith there.” “I’m enjoying the freedom right continue to use my tools and gifts. that year with seniors once they what I wanted to do. I grew up Lutheran, His experience in the program has now,” he said.“But there is always I’ll open myself up to go where returned to campus. Everson’s own story of faith includes but I wasn’t very familiar with the been a positive one.“The fact that God needs me. I’ve learned to go an incredible love for the parish, this sense that as a pastor, another Bible. I felt good as an activities director, some of the classes are online forces with the flow.” ● “You could see such a change in something he tried to offer his students opportunity to share the gospel is but I didn’t feel as good at ministry.” you to contribute, forces you to learn. those seniors—in their sense of call, during his tenure at Luther Seminary. just around the corner.” ● 10 19 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/10/04 1:51 PM Page 13

Kelly Fryer, assistant professor of con- many as a ‘thriller,’ ‘can’t put it gregational leadership, is contributing Faculty down,’ and ‘it gave me a strange Distributive Learning (continued) Weldin and Roland Martinson, Charlotte, N.C., became the first full editor of A Story Worth Sharing: warming of the feet.’” It is one of the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of program graduate. She was nominated Engaging Evangelism, a book for con- Staff few theological tomes “properly illus- & your course has no set place or Children, Youth and Family Ministry. by her classmates to be one of the gregational leaders that also contains trated” by cartoons. time—unless you yourself set them. “We have a requirement for students readers at commencement. chapters by Richard Bliese, academic NOTES Paul Sponheim, ’57, professor emeritus to make a contract with their pastors dean, and Patrick Keifert, professor of “We send a box of Luther Seminary There are now 26 active students in of systematic theology, gave the to supervise their pastoral care. One systematic theology. This Fall Augsburg items to new students, including a the distributive learning program, concluding plenary lecture at the student was making hospital visits. Fortress is releasing a video edition of sweatshirt and a mug. The joke is, with eight more on the waiting list. Summer Theological Conference at At the end of her course and visits, her book, Reclaiming the L Word: when it’s study time you wear your Weldin would like to see the Want to invite a faculty or Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., her congregation came to view her Renewing the Church from its Lutheran sweatshirt and tell your family and number grow. staff member to present in in July. The conference focused on in a completely different way. She Core for use by congregational adult congregation that you are now a your congregation? Visit “God and Science.” provided significant theological care. education programs. student,” Weldin said, adding that “We need to discover what our limits www.luthersem.edu/ She wasn’t just ‘hanging out with are. I think after ATS [accreditation] Mark Swanson, associate professor students who are successful do create Gracia Grindal, ’80, professor of resource guide for the kids’ anymore, but a part of the of Christian history and Islam, gave that kind of culture in their lives. the challenge is to strategize how to rhetoric, led a group from Mt. Carmel up-to-date topic listings and staff. This is one way theological the plenary report on “Copto-Arabic For example, Debbie Amato and service 100 students.” Ministries through Norway and contact information. education transforms how the Studies (2000-2004)” at the Eighth Beckie Fingland of St. Louis, Mo., In addition, Weldin expresses hope Denmark as part of a study on the person is viewed as a resource Congress of the International Association serve different churches but have that the program will be an impetus life and legacy of Hans Nielsen Hauge. co-editor (with Hartland H. Gifford) in his or her congregation.” of Coptic Studies in Paris. He presented found studying together extremely for more distributive education that She led a workshop on paraphrasing of The Heritage of Augustana: Essays a paper on “St. Shenouda in Arabic” effective for learning. In addition, The distributive learning program will serve the whole church.“My the Psalms for the HymnSociety’s on Its Life and Legacy (Minneapolis: at the Sixth St. Shenouda Conference they meet with their pastors on a celebrated a milestone this past May Lutheran hope is to bump up theo- summer gathering. Two poems she Kirk House, 2004). The of Coptic Studies in August and will weekly basis in order to collaborate when Amy Daniels, director of family wrote about former professor Jim book’s 31 essays cover facets logical thinking and care for folks in participate in a conference on with the parishes on their studies. Kittelson will be published in an ministries at Christ Lutheran Church, ministry in general.” ● of the life and heritage of the “Interrogating Mission” at the United upcoming issue of Theology Today. Augustana Lutheran Church, Theological College in Bangalore, Weldin sees himself including its relationship as an advocate for Sarah Henrich, associate professor India, in September. to the Church of Sweden, the distributive of New Testament, gave a keynote Five Reasons Your Congregation’s Youth and global outreach, the planting learners in terms of presentation at the St. Olaf College Family Minister (Maybe that’s You) Should of the church in Illinois and Kansas, what curriculum conference on worship, theology and Coming to a Receive a Theological Education and personalities such as Emmy Evald Luther offers and the arts in July. She led the Bible Hal Weldin explains why advanced theological training is so important for and Conrad Bergendoff. During August Town Near You develops for general studies at the East Central Wisconsin those ministering to adolescents and their families. Hultgren and Professor Jane Strohl of Synod Assembly, and spoke at a lead- Kelly Fryer, assistant professor of online study and for Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary 1. The vocation of youth and family ministry has come into adulthood. ership conference for women church congregational leadership, will give the concentration. were lecturers at a continuing educa- Congregations need both skilled and theologically trained people. For leaders in the Twin Cities in June. the keynote presentations at the “I think the computer-aided online tion offering at Christikon in many of our M.A. grads, they and the church’s pastors are the only This summer she has been research- Thrivent conference in Springfield, learning experience is a new science Montana. ones with formal theological training. ing—with a medieval art historian Ill., Sept. 23, and at the Partners in and folks are just learning now what 2. In our North American culture, entering adulthood has become from the University of St. Thomas— Rolf Jacobson, ’91, assistant professor Faith Tri-Synod Event for the technology can provide.” increasingly more difficult. For one thing, adolescence lasts longer— the development of the Christian of Old Testament, published ‘Many Delaware/Maryland/Metropolitan some say 11 to 24. We need new thinking, and skilled practitioners to care community in Aquileia (Italy) in the are Saying:’ The Function of Direct Washington D.C. synods in October. Changes and Challenges for and nurture the spiritual needs of these young people, especially early 4th century. Discourse in the Hebrew Psalter She will also give the keynote address Weldin has witnessed the changes (London: T & T Clark, 2004). He and at the Oregon Synod’s Congregational advanced theological education has those in the later adolescent years. Mary Hess, assistant professor of his wife, Amy, gave birth to their second Resourcing Event Oct. 8-9 and the brought to the distributive learners’ 3. The family structure has changed drastically. Moms and dads need spiritual educational leadership, wrote a chapter child, Gunnar Andrew, in June. Western North Dakota GIFTS gathering ministries. nurturing, too. We need trained ministers who can be there for whole families. on “The Bible and Popular Culture: Nov. 5-6. “The great thing is, when students learn 4. For those called to serve youth and families in congregations, teaching Engaging Sacred Text in a World of Steven Paulson, ’84, something new, they use it in their one’s own stuff gets old after a few years. Theological education changes Others” for the book New Paradigms associate professor of sys- Sarah Henrich, associate professor Wednesday Bible study. They are how you look at everything, bringing new insights. Youth and family ministers for Bible Study: The Bible in the Third tematic theology, is the of New Testament, will teach a five- teaching differently because of greater are so hungry to learn. They are looking for deep theological reflection. Millennium (Fowler, Blumhofer and author of Luther for part class on the book of Romans at understanding of the gospel,” he said. Segovia, eds., T & T Clark, 2004). Armchair Theologians Normandale Lutheran Church, 5. This program is a great way for congregations to invest not just in their (Westminster John Knox Edina, Minn., in October and youth and family director, but in their entire youth and family ministry He told the story of one student Arland Hultgren, Asher O. and Carrie Press, 2004)— which he November. program. The longer a director stays, the greater the chances of having who took the online Foundations of Nasby Professor of New Testament, is reports is “described by a more established and stronger ministry. Pastoral Care course developed by 20 9 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/10/04 1:51 PM Page 11

Faculty & Staff Notes (continued) Meet Kelly Fryer This might mean learning when the primary place of education Alan Padgett, professor of systematic Assistant Professor of Youth and Family Distributive Congregational Leadership Spanish is the parish rather than the seminary.” theology, will give the American or the dialect Learning Program Lets Students Scientific Affiliation/Templeton hen Kelly Fryer looks around, Students take half their 18 required of Chicago’s Lectures at McMaster University Wshe sees a changing world. Throughout U.S. Stay in Ministry courses online. The remaining nine are Southside, Divinity College in Ontario, Canada, “The mission field isn’t ‘out there’ on-campus in short-term “intensives”: understanding Sept. 21 and 22. His main lecture is anymore,” she says.“It’s here in our While Attending Seminary a one-week course in the summer, Islam or entitled “The Role of God in own communities. Yet we tend to and a two-week January Term suburban life. By Sheri Booms Holm, Modern Science: Where Naturalism do church in a way that’s out of course. The program is currently director of publications; and Intelligent Design Go Wrong.” He sync with the mission field that An adult convert, Fryer became student profiles by Margaret Beste working on a week-long fall will also speak on “Does God Know surrounds us.” a Lutheran because she loved the course, as well. All the Future? Reflections on the Fryer’s title, a new one at Luther, theology of “a God who always comes outh and family ministry has The intensives are a time for distrib- Openness of God Debate,” and “The signals a new understanding of down to meet us.” This grace-filled grown up. utive learners to meet their classmates Myth of a Purely Historical Jesus.” ● Y congregational leadership.“We must message is “at the heart of what it and instructors face to face, and to In his nearly three decades of work reimagine and rethink what it means means to be Lutheran,” she says. experience campus life. in youth and family ministry, Hal to be church, and that means we Ordained in 1989, Fryer holds a Weldin, ’94, has seen it mature and “When they get here for intensives, Stewart Named must reimagine and rethink what master’s in theology from Lutheran evolve, with a significant number of there’s great camaraderie,” Weldin Director of it means to be a leader,” she says. School of Theology in suburban youth ministers having seven or more said.“Intensives are part of honing Fifty years ago, church was what Chicago and is completing a Ph.D. years’ experience serving congregations. relationships. They get to know Library Services with an emphasison missiology. the student body, just with less happened when people gathered “Even 15 years ago we didn’t have avid Before coming to Luther, she led incidental contact.” inside the building.“But in a mission folks with that kind of tenure. Now DStewart field, the church is not a gathering Cross of Glory, a redeveloping mis- we do,” he said. But, most have no There’s a reason these courses are has been place, but a place from which sion congregation in Chicago. theological training, he added, and called “intensive.” Students meet eight named people are sent,” Fryer says.“Our job Fryer hopes that her students will that concerns him. “When I was hired, we had a vision hours a day for five days. Additionally, director is to equip people to work in the there are reading assignments before of library leave class with a sense of urgency, a While Luther has offered its M.A. for distributive learning to create a world—in banks, beauty parlors, or the course and projects due afterwards. services spirit of adventure, and the courage in Youth and Family Ministry for 27 program and lay it against ATS offices. This view of church changes at Luther to try new things.“This is God’s years, the program usually meant (Association of Theological Schools) The program also partners with the the meaning of leadership.” Seminary. world. It’s a good world, but it’s bro- that students who lived outside the standards and start the approval para-church organization Youth He began his call July 1, 2004. Congregational leaders need to ken. God has called us to be partners Twin Cities had to relocate in order process,” he said. He is pleased that Leadership to assist in some of the Previously he was associate librarian understand the context, speak the in making it whole,” she says, adding, to attend seminary.“I look out at the it is meeting the rigorous standards training. Courses have included: in research services at Princeton language, and understand the needs “Either the church is in mission, Lutheran Church and see people of ATS accreditation and has been Communicating Gospel to Teens, Theological Seminary, Princeton, and perspectives of the congregation. or it isn’t the church.” ● provisionally approved until further Pastoral Care of Youth and Families, with all this experience who want N.J. Stewart comes to Luther with examination next spring. Home and Congregation, and a master’s level education but aren’t both a theological and library back- able or willing to leave their ministry,” Outreach to the Unchurched. What is Distributive ground. He received the Master of Weldin said. Students are not required to be on- Divinity degree from Regent Learning? How to provide graduate theological campus more than four weeks out of College, Vancouver, B.C., in 1984. Luedke Appointed education to these ministers and “The traditional seminary model the year, and are able to graduate in He served as a parish pastor from allow them to stay in the ministry is primarily preparatory. You learn three-and-a-half years, Weldin said. 1986 to 1993. In 1994, he received Associate Dean to which they are called has been theology, then you go out to your They continue working, and develop the Master of Library and lvin Luedke, associate professor of rural a priority for Luther Seminary, and first ministry experience. It doesn’t a formal or informal contract with Information Science from the ministry, has been appointed Associate a personal vision for Weldin. apply to those with several years of their parish so that they are able to University of Western Ontario, A Dean—Missional Pastors, effective July 1, attend the intensives each year. Some London, Ontario. At Princeton, The result of their planning is the ministerial experience,” Weldin said. 2004. Luedke joined the Luther Seminary involve their congregations greatly Stewart supervised library staff, three-year-old Master of Arts in faculty in July 2001. He follows Sarah The distributive learning program is and receive financial support for upgraded and initiated new technolo- Youth and Family Distributive Henrich, associate professor of New a “both/and model,” he continued. their studies. gy, and coordinated and designed Learning Program. “We will always need a residential the library’s networked and Web- Testament, who has served as an associate Weldin is an adjunct faculty member program. But we need to explore Online students know it’s not always based resources. ● dean since 2001. ● and coordinator of the program. how to teach preparatory education easy carving out study time when

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Thomas was 7 pounds 6 ounces and tional life and mission. Her main focus, The ‘00s 20 inches long at birth. Both mom among many, is growing disciples in and baby are doing well. the communities of the synod. Her ALUM NEWS CORRECTION: Anne The M.A. programs at Luther husband, Thad Fisher, ’95, has a new Andert, ’00, and David Andert, ’74, An M.A. Grad’s Story Seminary include eight concen- and challenging call as a stay-at-home have been serving together full time The ‘90s Schooled in music, Alitz never imagined trations, with eleven specialties dad with their three children. Thad By Christopher Kramer, at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church Beverly Stratton, ’91, was promoted herself in children’s ministry.“I came within these concentrations: also serves as a part-time interim master of divinity student in Benson, Minn., instead of St. John’s to Luther through the strange quirks to full professor at Augsburg College, pastor at Living Waters Lutheran Scripture Lutheran Church. of God,” she explained.“For many Old Testament Minneapolis. Hired as an assistant Community in Mansfield, Texas. Tom Glasoe, ’01, married Rachel professor of mathematics in 1986, years I was relatively un-churched, New Testament The Fishers live in Arlington, Texas. ne year after graduating from Downey on July 31 in Ely, Penn. Glasoe but I came back in shortly before she transitioned to assistant professor Luther with an M.A.in Christian History and Theology accepted a call to serve at Mt. Calvary Jonathan Case, ’95, has been reas- O having children. I realized when I History of Christianity of religion, was promoted to associate Leadership, Dawn Alitz directs Lutheran Church in Cypress, Calif. signed by Global Partners/Wesleyan took on a youth position (teaching Systematic Theology Children's Ministries at Farmington The two began their ministry there World Missions. After serving for seven confirmation) how vitally important Lutheran Church in Farmington, Minn. Islamic Studies on Aug. 15. years as lecturer in theological studies parents’ involvement in faith formation Alum at Kingsley College in Melbourne, “I was consecrated in November as a was. I had no idea how to do that with Mission and World Christianity Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener, ’01, Australia, Case and his family relocated diaconal minister. The position means my own family. So I thought I’d take (beginning in 2004-2005) and Emily Rova-Hegener, ’99, News to Auckland, New Zealand, where I get to work with families who have a few classes, then I took some more; Cross Cultural Ministries announce the birth of their first child, he will serve as regional theological kids ages birth through sixth grade and now I’ll be back at Luther again Nestor Nils, born on March 12, 2004, educator for the South Pacific. in family faith formation,” she said. this fall doing a Ph.D.in Pastoral Congregational and Community Care his dad's birthday. Emily and Joel “We are re-empowering the ministry Care in Youth and Family Ministry.” serve as co-associate pastors at You are invited to send Barb Spaulding, ’97, accepted a call of the baptized, getting the parents Aging Faith and Health Ministries Silverdale Lutheran church in alum information to: as discipleship pastor to Immanuel back into the drivers’ seat of faith Numerous voices at Luther Seminary Luther Seminary Silverdale, Wash. Lutheran Church, Forest City, Iowa. formation. It’s about letting the church have contributed to her evolving Youth and Family (offered Office of Communication ministry, “…first and foremost Roland both residentially and through a Dennis Sanders, ’01, was ordained 2481 Como Ave. Kimberly Leetch, ’98, and her husband, be a good resource and a place to Martinson (Carrie Olson Baalson distributive learning program) St. Paul, MN 55108 Jeremy, announce the birth of their come, but letting the Spirit out of a minister in the Christian Church Professor of Children, Youth and or e-mail: third child, Megan Elizabeth, on the God-box, out of the home and Congregational Ministries (Disciples of Christ) on Sept. 8, 2002 at Family Ministry), because I came from First Christian Church in Minneapolis. [email protected] March 23, 2004. Megan has two into the community. The family unit and Leadership Additional alumni/ae a different angle and he encouraged Educational Leadership He was installed as parish associate brothers, Josh, age 7, and Luke, age is the evangelical tool. How they live information is on the that,” she said.“I was able to be Rural Ministries 5. Kimberly serves as an associate their faith outside the house is what at Lake Harriet Christian Church in Luther Seminary Web site at creative, more true to my call Urban Ministries pastor at Augustana Lutheran grows the church.” Minneapolis on May 23. www.luthersem.edu/alums working with families.” [Professor Congregational Mission Church in West St. Paul, Minn. Andrew Wilson, ’02, received a master Dawn Alitz Emeritus] Bill Smith’s classes also were and Leadership Ministry in Daily Life of theology degree from Princeton Melinda Halom, ’99, and Martin spends some foundational to Alitz.“He introduced Theological Seminary in May. professor 10 years later, and tenured Halom, ’99, announce the birth of quality time me to spiritual formation. It’s taught In addition are the M.S.M. and in 1998. She has chaired the religion their second child, Jaden Richard, on with her me so much about sitting and listening the M.A. or M.Div. and Master Kyle Fever, ’03, and his wife, Laura, daughters. department and served the college August 5, 2003. Nicholas, their first to people’s stories and seeing where of Social Work dual degree, in live in Chicago. Kyle successfully on a wide range of committees and child, turned three in June. Martin God is in the midst of all of that. association with four nearby completed his first year in the New educational institutions: the has been instrumental in grant and Melinda received new calls to Bill also introduced me to spiritual Testament Ph.D. program at Loyola colleges of St. Olaf, Augsburg, administration. She has published University Lutheran Church in East direction: It’s not head work so much, University, Chicago. Laura works for St. Catherine’s and the a book, Out of Eden: Reading, Lansing, Mich., where they will but the heart work that we need to the Childcare Network of Evanston, University of St. Thomas. Rhetoric and Ideology in Genesis 2-3. serve together as associate pastors. do.” To Martinson and Smith’s influ- helping at-risk children. Kyle and ences, Alitz added that “[Professor of Eric Carlson, ’93, was called to serve Laura are expecting their first child Matthew Lee, ’99 and his wife, Alitz helps out New Testament] Craig Koester’s raw I never would have looked at a as the senior pastor at Windsor Heights in September. Laura, announce the birth of their with a Vacation energy about the gospel changed the director of children’s ministry Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa second daughter, Elizabeth Hannah. Bible School art Scott Johnson, ’03 and Kristin way I saw it working in the world.” position without what she showed in July. He and his wife, Beth, have She was born on December 9, 2003. project. Mooneyham, ’03 were married on Alitz also warmly credited Mary Hess, me of its vital importance.” two children, Greta and Benjamin. Her older sister, Catherine, will be May 29th at Our Savior's Lutheran assistant professor of educational three in January. Matthew serves as One year later, Alitz summarizes her Church in Circle Pines, Minn. Nancy (Amburn) Fisher, ’94, accepted a leadership, with presenting an entirely pastor at First Lutheran Church in work in the parish: It’s about putting call in May 2003 to serve the Northern new ministry opportunity to her: Matthew Philaya, ’04, and his wife Prentice, Wis., and Zion Lutheran Jesus in front of people, and it’s a Texas/Northern Louisiana Synod as “She has a way of opening up Christian Jennifer announce the birth of son, Church in Brantwood, Wis. humble and wonderful privilege to assistant to the bishop for congrega- education to being new, different minister to families in this way.” ● Thomas Andrew, on June 24. and exciting. 22 7 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/10/04 1:51 PM Page 7

Alum News (continued) Gary Wollersheim, ’77, was elected to a second six-year term as bishop Strategic Plan Update (continued) collaboration within the Minnesota Ministry, a Diaconal Minister, or a Emily Rova-Hegener, ’99, (see of the Northern Illinois Synod of the Order Advent Consortium of Theological Schools Deaconess. The Contextual Nestor Joel Rova-Hegener, ’01) with various international Evangelical Lutheran Church in Devotionals as well as through the Seminary Leadership Initiative Office is avail- institutions of higher learning.” America (ELCA) at the June synod Consortium for Urban Pastoral able to work with candidates for for Your assembly at Augustana College, Rock Education (SCUPE) in Chicago. Diaconal Ministry in securing a field The ‘80s The new specialization in Island, Ill. Wollersheim was first Congregation Congregational Mission and experience, and the Office of Mark Brown, ’82, began his new The group of adjuncts who help elected bishop in 1998. Following Candidacy and Placement oversees Leadership matches another responsibilities as the regional repre- his ordination he led and developed Once again Luther Seminary and to teach courses in Educational the entire candidacy process for can- strategic initiative.“With the addition sentative for the Lutheran World congregations in Illinois. Pacific Lutheran Theological Leadership are located in congre- didates. Currently, 24 M.A. students of a second full time position (see Federation field programs in Jerusalem, Seminary are offering Advent gations throughout the Twin Cities. are at some stage in preparation for Kelly Fryer article on page 21) and the West Bank and the surrounding devotion booklets to In the area of Congregational and rostered ministry in the ELCA. The ‘60s the influx of students in the new region. He completed service on congregations. The 2004 Community Care, students and April 14 as the assistant director for D.Min.in this area (see page 11), The Office of Candidacy and Joseph Everson, ’65, was appointed theme is “Be Not Afraid.” faculty make use of Luther’s this concentration will help us meet Placement also helps students with international affairs and human to serve as interim provost at California Cost is $12.50 per 25, plus exact connections with hospitals, colleges rights at the Lutheran Office for the growing need not only for leaders traditional career development issues Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, shipping costs. TO GUARANTEE and congregations, and are developing Governmental Affairs. in congregational mission, but also for (such as job hunting, resumes and Calif. He joined the CLU religion DELIVERY, ORDERS MUST BE scholars trained to contribute to the a relationship with the nursing school faculty in 1990. He has served as cover letters, interviewing and com- Sarah Dille's, ’84, book Mixing PLACED BY OCT. 18. burgeoning field of congregational at the University of Minnesota. chair of the religion department and pensation negotiation). In addition, Metaphors: God as Mother and Father studies,” Jacobson noted. “These partnerships and others chair of the faculty. Most recently he the office works with students to in Deutero-Isaiah will be released this Order copies for your both help our students receive a better identify and articulate their chaired the task force that drafted Luther Seminary is working towards fall by T&T Clark International. Dille congregation online at broad and varied education, and own vocation goals.“The goal of the the University’s Lutheran identity integrating its CenteredLife initiative is associate professor of Old Testament www.luthersem.edu/advent, help Luther Seminary to stay office is less about placement of statement and co-chaired the school’s into the curriculum through its and Hebrew at Waterloo Lutheran or contact the Luther Seminary connected to local, national and students in jobs and more about Now is the Time campaign. Ministry in Daily Life concentration. Seminary in Waterloo, Ontario. She Bookstore at 651-641-3440, or international congregations and helping each student reach their “This specialization has the potential resides in Waterloo with her husband Lanny Knutson, '69, began serving toll-free at 1-800-541-4187. communities,” Jacobson said. vocational goals through strengths- of one year, Daniel Stauffer. as pastor of Gloria Dei Lutheran of educating congregational leadership based counseling and networking Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba on for lay ministry and fostering intimate ideas,” said Krista Lind, ELCA David Skilbred, ’86, was recently May 1. The congregation is part of connections with various congre- candidacy and placement coordina- named director of government relations the Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario gations and organizations committed tor at Luther Seminary. for the Independent Community Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran to the ministry of the laity,” Bankers of Minnesota (ICBM). The ELCA recently launched a new Church in Canada. Jacobson said. Previously he was the executive nationwide, Web-based mobility director of the Minnesota State Several of the concentrations and system entitled “People and Places” Council on Disability. He has held The ‘50s specializations help Luther form specifically for lay rostered leaders several staff positions in the Minnesota fruitful partnerships with a variety Youth and Family M.A. student to help them find calls that suit Thor Rykken, ’51, retired from over Ingelaurie Lisher (right) with two State Senate, including serving as of other institutions in the Twin their gifts. 12 years of ministry at Olivet Lutheran church youth. assistant to Senate Majority Leader Cities and elsewhere. In both the Church, Fargo, N.D. He and his wife, Roger Moe. He has worked on a M.S.M. and the dual M.A./M.S.W. Making a Match with “At Luther, we have been eager to Cathryn live in West Fargo. variety of public policy issue areas degrees, the seminary partners with M.A./M.S.M. Alums and encourage the church to think outside including banking, health care, insurance, other educational institutions Christian Communities the box in creatively using the talents of those whose call is to something workforce development and housing. In Memory (St. Olaf for the M.S.M. program, What does an M.A./M.S.M. graduate other than the ministry of the Augsburg, St. Catherine’s and do? The choices are many. In the Owen Gangstead, ’43, died on ordained,” Lind said.“We have begun St. Thomas for the M.S.W. program). case of those with the M.S.M. degree June 17, 2004. Following his ordination this conversation by hosting a The ‘70s or Youth and Family specialization, in 1943, he served congregations in Many of the Cross Cultural Studies ‘Stirring the Imagination’ conference, congregations are clamoring for Ronald Marshall, ’75, published Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa. He also courses are offered in partnership which sought to hear the stories of them. A number of M.A./M.S.M. stu- “Somber Lutherans”in Lutheran Forum served as director of church relations with other national and international lay rostered leaders, and think strate- dents from the ELCA are also candi- (Spring 2004). This article is a proposed at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, ministries. The rural courses are gically about how seminaries, synods dates for rostered ministry. These stu- corrective to the demise of confes- until his retirement in January 1979. and candidates can work together to often offered at Shalom Hill Farm dents are working toward being one sional Lutheranism in the ELCA. He is survived by four children, Lois, lift up the gifts of all theologically in Windom, Minn. The urban of the public leaders in the ELCA, Rebecca, Stephen and Daniel. ● trained leaders.” ● courses are offered as part of a rostered as either an Associate in 6 23 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/10/04 1:51 PM Page 5

Alum Survey Asks, “What Can Luther Seminary Do for You? What Can You Do for Luther?” Strategic Plan Update: By Jeanne Markquart, ‘01, Our alumni/ae are committed to of what Luther Seminary is able to M.A./M.S.M. Degree Programs: Alumni/æ Council member encouraging the next generation provide that has ongoing value to of leaders for the church. Overall, those leaders already witnessing to n January of 2004, more than 1,500 89.6 percent of respondents salvation in Jesus Christ and serving Affirming Callings, Strengthening Christian Witness alumni/ae of Luther Seminary and would encourage individuals with in God’s world. I ennis serves a Colorado congre- Christian witness in their everyday “Our various concentrations both its predecessor bodies responded gifts for ministry to pursue their The council would like to focus on gation as minister of worship and life and work. fulfill our core value of continuing our enthusiastically to a survey initiated call by attending Luther Seminary. D the types of resources that build music. Brant is a school social worker excellent offerings in the classical by the Luther Seminary Alumni/ae Among recent graduates (Class of In its five-year strategic plan, Serving value for real life ministry. These in Minnesota. Amy is a director of disciplines as well as match Luther Council. The council hoped to span 1990 and beyond), 93.3 percent of the Promise of Our Mission, Luther results will shape our discussion as, family ministries at a North Carolina Seminary’s strategic initiatives,” said the information gap between Luther respondents would encourage others Seminary shared its vision to prepare to attend Luther Seminary. according to Joel Quie, we ask the church. Francis runs a foundation in Diane Jacobson, associate dean, and alums, and “to listen better to leaders to enter into and serve a Among the resources for ministry question, “How can Luther Seminary Hong Kong. What they have in common M.A./M.S.M. degrees, and professor the actual needs of our constituency,” variety of callings within the church that Luther Seminary offers, be an advocate, a blessing so that is they do what they love with the of Old Testament.“They are said Joel Quie, ’86, president of the and community. respondents expressed that it is those who are prospering, surviving, Alumni/ae Council. gifts God gave them, and they are designed to meet leadership needs or thriving receive on-going support?” more important for Luther Seminary alumni/ae of Luther Seminary’s The plan lays out specific goals to be in congregations and within diverse The survey addressed: to provide continuing education The flip side of that question is, how Master of Arts (M.A.)/Master of achieved by 2005. These include: ecumenical, ethnic and economic opportunities, resources and Alumni/ae’s experience with can alumni/ae “benefit and bless a Sacred Music (M.S.M.) programs. populations.” information via the Web Site to meet the needs of the church Luther Seminary as an equipping great institution like Luther Seminary?” than provide opportunities for in North America and throughout institution; As Luther Seminary pursues its mission, Some noteworthy concentrations networking with colleagues in the world for a wide variety of Their ongoing needs as leaders our alumni/ae, with their experience include: their geographic area. in Christian communities and and passion for the gospel, are an specialized ministries by at least Of respondents from the Class of Since 2003, the Youth and how Luther Seminary might be important resource for shaping how doubling the number of M.A., 1990 and beyond, 70.4 percent a resource; and M.S.M., and certificate program Family concentration has been believe it is very important for their the next generation of leaders will Their willingness to encourage students; and offered both residentially and as a ministry that Luther Seminary be educated. others to pursue a call to ministry distributed learning program. The provides continuing education to have in place specialized at Luther Seminary. course work is the same for both opportunities. Survey Distribution & M.A. and certificate programs for programs, but the latter enables The data was divided into three 43.1 percent of respondents Demographics MSM grad Sara Birkeland, ’02, conducted strategically providing leadership About 3,400 surveys were sent via the Luther Seminary Choir last year. Chris students to continue their youth demographic categories:All respondents, who have attended Mid-Winter within diverse ecumenical, ethnic email to all alumni/ae for whom Nelson, ’04, accompanied on the piano. work in congregations across the Class of 1960 and beyond, and Class Convocation at any time since 2000 and economic populations, and have found it very helpful to their Luther had an e-mail address. Another M.A./M.S.M. students receive country while they study of 1990 and beyond. These distinctions strategically serving congregations ministry. An additional 51 percent 2,800 surveys were sent via standard exemplary, biblically based theological (see article on page 8). allow us to look at more specific needs needing leadership in ministry. and trends for groups at different have found it somewhat helpful. mail. A total of 1,562 surveys were training right alongside Luther’s completed for an exceptional overall The M.A.in Islamic Studies stages in their ministry. Master of Divinity (M.Div.) students. So far the results have been promising. Additional questions were asked response rate of 25 percent. continues to thrive.“This program In addition, they take courses and The M.A. degree programs are the What Did We Learn about specific continuing education has been well positioned to respond Of those who responded: learn skills that are applicable to the fastest-growing programs at Luther from our Survey opportunities and other ministry to the increased desire on the part of resources. These results have been work they do or plan to do. Seminary, and have already exceeded Respondents? 86 percent graduated in 1960 Christians since 9/11 to understand shared with those working directly the seminary’s goal to double the After reviewing Luther Seminary’s and after Islam and to work with Muslims in these areas. Can a theological education help number of students in these programs, mission statement, 84.7 percent 27 percent graduated in 1990 both nationally and internationally,” non-ordained professionals in their from approximately 90 students in believe that Luther Seminary is and after Jacobson said.“We have strengthened fulfilling its mission or fulfilling it What Will We Do work? Yes, now more than ever. 1994 to 214 in 2003. 19.8 percent of respondents were our ties to the Muslim community very well. with the Data? female, 80.2 percent were male Luther Seminary recognizes that This growth is due in part to the in the Twin Cities. We have military Approximately 92 percent have The Alumni/ae Council’s role is to 69 percent are between the ages chaplains and even several Muslims facilitate the relationship between an increasing number of positions refinement and addition of concen- encouraged individuals with gifts of 40 and 69 to pursue a call to ministry. About the alumni/ae of Luther Seminary in congregations and other Christian trations that offer an amazing breadth enrolled in our program. Alongside 80 percent have encouraged indi- and its predecessor bodies, and the The Luther Seminary Alumni/ae communities are being filled by gifted of specialization (see sidebar on this concentration, we have added viduals to attend Luther Seminary. seminary community and its resources. Council thanks all who participated laypersons. In addition, many people page 7), take advantage of faculty a new concentration in Mission and The information gathered shows some in this survey. ● express interest in pursuing theological strengths and expertise, and match World Christianity. This program education in order to strengthen their many of Luther’s strategic initiatives. should help strengthen our ties 24 5 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/13/04 9:24 PM Page 3

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In addition to serving as mentors to the young people at Plymouth Youth Center, the young seminarians were themselves mentored by their Luther Seminary professors, of whom Muus spoke very highly.“In the midst of (1 Cor 3.6) our learning, others sometimes looked to us for their learning. It’s a wonderful cycle, isn’t it?” their families toward the cars. But our help, as indeed he does daily. they were not finished. Circling the But he has given us children and Today, PCYC alumnae continue the casket like a cradle, they held hands entrusted them to us precisely so Seminarian-Founded mentoring cycle. Alumnus Nick and rocked. The elders hummed the that we may raise and govern them PCYC Celebrates 50 Years Krier, for example, now works as tune, “bye oh, bye oh, bye oh, bye oh,” according to his will; otherwise, an instructor.“It’s challenging, but and the great grandchildren sang the God would have no need of fathers Although PCYC has involved more the rewards are when you see kids By Melanie Boulay Becker, verses of Emma’s lullaby. and mothers.” than 500 Luther Seminary students becoming successful—getting a special correspondent and alumni/ae over the years, it was diploma, going on to college or Come, thou Fount of ev’ry blessing, The honor due to fathers and mothers started by just a handful of the semi- getting a job. These kids have a e literally would not have Tune my heart to sing thy grace; belongs to their callings, or, as Luther “ nary’s students. Founders included lot of ways to be successful.” Honor said God’s “need of fathers and moth- Wbeen founded without the Ham Muus, ’56, who served as Streams of mercy, never ceasing, ers.” Luther’s challenge to “spare no people at Luther Seminary,” said founding director and now lives in Luther Seminary continues its con- Call for songs of loudest praise. Anne Long, executive director of the nections with PCYC. Muffy Tiede, effort, time and expense in teaching Arizona and Grand Marais, Minn.; Plymouth Christian Youth Center wife of Luther President David Your While the hope of endless glory and educating our children to serve Curt Johnson, ’56, who served as (PCYC) in North Minneapolis. The Tiede, serves on the board, as does Fills my heart with joy and love, God and the world” also prompts us director from 1967-1979, and now center celebrated its 50th anniversary Janet Anderson, chair of the Luther to hear what God needs from Luther lives in Bayfield, Wis.; and Bob Teach me ever to adore thee; this year. Founded in 1954 by Luther Seminary Foundation Board of Seminary and from our graduates Evans, deceased. Children May I still thy goodness prove. Seminary students as a Christian Trustees. who are pastors, teachers, and youth settlement house program, PCYC In the early years, the Plymouth Youth The fourth commandment to leaders. The fourth commandment Center, as it was called until the 1960s, To celebrate their anniversary in mma died last spring at age 106. today teaches young people life skills, “honor your father and your mother” leads us to honor our children and included primarily the “Kinsmen” May 2004, PCYC dedicated a new Like Moses at his death, she was educates them in alternative schools E is accompanied by the promise, “so their callings. It is a sacred trust, with mentoring program and the Wilderness $5 million building at 2210 Oliver still bright of eye and sound of mind. and provides a loving, supportive that your days may be long in the God leading us beyond duty to joy. Canoe Base program. In addition to Avenue North. It houses the She was also deep of faith and greatly environment for the schools and the land the Lord your God is giving benefiting those served, the experience 30-student junior high school, youth loved. She occupied a special place Our children are entrusted to us from North Minneapolis community. you” (Exodus 20:12). In his Large of founding and working at PCYC and family development programs, and in her entourage of children, grand- God, the “Fount of every blessing,” PCYC focuses on helping kids succeed. Catechism, Martin Luther also saw proved to be a formative one for the the center’s staff of 50. Across the children, and great-grandchildren. because God’s “streams of mercy” “We figure out what needs to be done street, the 1920s-era Capri Theater that this commandment requires seminarians.“It broadens you and gives She had sung generations to sleep, flow through us and them to the to give kids that boost that they need,” houses classrooms and a perform- adults to “devote serious attention you an outlook that you don’t get all with the same hymn, Come, Thou world God loves. From the time said Long, who describes the young ance space for the after school and to the young.” Moses, Martin, and otherwise,” said Johnson. He also Fount of Ev’ry Blessing. we rock our babies until we are people at PCYC as “at promise” as summer creative arts and performing Emma had this straight. Listen explained that it was part of an effort laid to rest, may our lives give well as at risk.“They come here and arts programs that PCYC offers. ● The creak of Emma’s rocker and to Martin: that moved the church ahead in voice to Emma’s song: “Teach me find there’s a real caring institution,” her soft hum comforted tiny hearts “If we want capable and qualified ever to adore thee; May I still thy said Paul Monson, ’63, a retired pastor The children in PCYC’s before they knew any words. “Bye oh, people for both the civil and the goodness prove.” ● and volunteer who helps PCYC After School Enrichment bye oh, bye oh, bye oh.” When they spiritual realms, we must really build congregational relationships. Program honor Congressman learned the verses, her faith contin- Martin Sabo by planting spare no effort, time, and expense ued to resound in their souls as she Parents have good things to say about a Star Magnolia tree in in teaching and educating our lulled the next generation of little ones. PCYC. According to PCYC mom, front of the new PCYC children to serve God and the Lessie Wilson, the after school program building. Looking on at A cold April rain kept her two aging world. We must not think only David L. Tiede keeps kids off the street and gets them left is John Evans, son of children away from the burial. The of amassing money and property President, and Professor of doing positive activities.“I know it makes PCYC’s founding director, the late Rev. Bob Evans, pastor was brief, and the undertaker for them. God can provide for New Testament a difference in the neighborhood,” and Rev. Skip Reeves, ’74, eager to move the grandchildren and them and make them rich without said Wilson. PCYC Board President. 4 25 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Guts 9/10/04 1:51 PM Page 1

CALENDAR OF EVENTS David W. Preus Ventures in Vocation Helps Gudina Tumsa (continued) agreed to let him live there in safety. Award Ceremony Post-College Professionals He knew that a third arrest would him so lonesome that, when he Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, 5 p.m., Explore Vocations in Lay be his last, but when told of the studied, he had to hide it from view. Chapel of the Incarnation, and Ordained Ministry arrangement worked out with Olson Campus Center Sunday–Monday, Oct. 10–11, 2004, Already that first year there were Tanzania, Gudina, with a totally Olson Campus Center This year’s David W. Preus award suggestions that he should become uncharacteristic burst of anger, will honor Clarissa Walker, director This annual event for post-college the secretary of the church when he refused. He quoted [from what had of the Family Resource Program at professionals leads participants to returned. But at that point he was become a key passage for him in prison] not pleased with the idea. He wanted II Cor. 5:15:“Christ died for all that Sabathani Community Center in reflect on their gifts for ministry and Reformation Celebration those who live should no longer live Minneapolis. For more than 30 years, mission, discuss the roles of lay and Features Dinner and to return to his home, to be a pastor, for themselves but for him who died Walker has worked to improve the ordained ministers, examine effective Singing the Faith and to work among the people he’d for them and was raised again.” quality of housing for elderly and church leadership in today’s world, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, come to know as an evangelist. Olson Campus Center low income people in the Twin Cities. and learn about the programs Gudina had shown promise in For a long time after Gudina’s 5:30 p.m.: Festival Dinner; Gudina Tumsa offered at Luther Seminary. The abduction from a street on July 28, Established in 1988, the Preus Award 7:00 p.m.: Singing the Faith Ethiopia, and the same was true here. conference includes class visits, campus Ethiopia—and he was elected its first 1979, no one knew what had happened is presented annually to individuals Working in a language in which he tours and discussions with faculty This year’s Singing the Faith service chairman. The Council grew out of his to him. Only years later, after the who have demonstrated exemplary was not yet completely fluent, lacking and students. will focus on The Lord’s Prayer and recognition that the churches, when regime fell, did a guard reveal that servant leadership in community the college education that American the meanings of the petitions. The students had, he did well in his courses, faced with a government suspicious he had been killed that same night. and religious life. The cost is $35 per person. Advance service will feature the combined especially (during that first year) of religion and of anything other than The guard also told where the bodies registration by Oct. 1 is required. Roseville, Minn. choirs of Roseville biblical studies. At 6 feet 6 inches tall, its own influence, needed a united of Gudina and 39 other victims had Andrew S. Burgess Lecture For more information, to request Lutheran Church Choir, directed by he was not only intelligent and intensely voice. He also led his own church to been buried. His remains were located, on Global Mission a brochure, or to register, visit John Helgen, and St. Michael’s thoughtful but also exhibited a quick join the World Council of Churches and a funeral was held on June 27, Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, 10 a.m., www.luthersem.edu/admissions/ventures, Lutheran Church Choir, directed by wit and a wonderful sense of humor. and the Lutheran World Federation. 1992, almost thirteen years after Chapel of the Incarnation, call (651) 641-3521, toll-free His deep piety was combined with his execution. Olson Campus Center Karen Wilkerson. A free will offering His leadership kept the church (800) 588-4373, or e-mail a good deal of wisdom about will be collected during the service. focused on the gospel, on human In 1979, days before his death, Dr. Dana Robert presents, "What [email protected]. human beings. Proceeds from this event will benefit dignity and on social justice. His was Gudina had written these words: Happened to the Christian Home? the Luther Seminary FRIENDS After three years at Luther, Gudina a Christ-centered theology concerned “As someone [Bonhoeffer] has said, Controversies over Gender and Endowed Scholarship Fund for sem- returned to Ethiopia, where he about the whole person. It reflected when a person is called to follow Mission in the 21st Century.” Robert inary students. served from 1966-79 as the General the best of the African mission Christ, that person is called to die. is the Truman Collins Professor of Secretary of the [Lutheran] Ethiopian tradition, with education, medical It means a redirection of the purpose World Mission at the School of The festival buffet dinner will feature Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. care, micro-development, a strong of life, that is death to one’s own delicious, ethnic-inspired foods. Theology, Boston University. In her His accomplishments were remarkable. sense of community, and Christian wishes and personal desires and Tickets are $14 per person. Advance lecture, she explores liberal and piety all rolled into one. Beholden to finding the greatest satisfaction in registrations for the dinner are required conservative views of community For example, as the emperor was no political ideology … he also saw living for and serving the one who and discusses how they affect the by Oct. 26. Call (651) 641-3419 replaced by a highly nationalistic that in Africa “politics decides who died for us and was raised from church’s approach to mission. for ticket information. Marxist-Leninist government and should live and who should die.” death (II Corinthians 5:13, 14).” He the country went from feudalism to continued, “A responsible Christian The Andrew S. Burgess Lectures in The Luther Seminary FRIENDS Early on, he was one of the few socialism…his leadership helped the does not aggravate any situation and Global Mission bring leading scholars is a group of 200 men and women willing to criticize the stratified church adjust to its new political sit- thereby court martyrdom. …to be a in global mission to Luther Seminary from Twin Cities congregations that society of the Emperor and, later, uation. As part of this adjustment, Christian is not to be a hero to make each year. is committed to supporting the one of the few willing to say “no” he recognized the need for it to move history for oneself. A Christian goes seminary through prayer, financial to the revolutionary government. away from its heavy dependence as a lamb to be slaughtered only gifts and as volunteers. on overseas assistance. The divided His leadership did not falter. In 1978 when he/she knows that this is in territories of the different missions he was arrested and held without complete accord with the will of God were also reflected in the church, 1 charge for a month, and arrested who has called him to his service.” ● so he worked to unite it. again and held for three weeks in 1 Quoted from Gudina Tumsa, Witness and His leadership also helped to form 1979. Responding to the request of Discipleship: Leadership of the Church in Multi-Ethnic Ethiopia in a Time of Revolution (Published by the an ecumenical alliance—the Council church leaders, the government of Gudina Tumsa Foundation, P.O. Box 4003, Addis for Cooperation of Churches in Tanzania encouraged his release and Ababa, Ethiopia), pp. 11-12. 26 3 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Cover 9/10/04 1:05 PM Page 3

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Commencement 2004 Word & World Lectures Gudina Tumsa, then general secre- Special KAIROS Class: Lecture I, Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, tary of the EECMY, to adapt the “The Cost of Discipleship: 10 a.m.: The Cost of Discipleship: church’s policies and structures to Faith on the Line” Awards for Luther Seminary Celebrates The Story of Gudina Tumsa the Marxist government that came Academic Excellence Concurrent with the Word & World Latest Graduates Lecture II, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, to power in Ethiopia in 1974. Each year several awards for excellence lectures, the KAIROS continuing fter two, four, or more years of 10 a.m.: The Cost of Discipleship: are given to graduating students. The Walls has been called the greatest education program at Luther Seminary theological study and contextual The Witness of the African Church A awards given this year are: living historian of the missionary will offer a week-long class “The learning, 131 students received This year’s Word & World lecture dimension of Christian history. His Cost of Discipleship: Faith on the degrees at Luther Seminary's 2004 The Graduate Preaching Fellowship: series will focus on world Christianity work specializes in the history of Line.” The course will explore how commencement ceremony, May 23 at Amanda Olson through the life and witness of the Christianity in Africa. Walls has churches can bear faithful witness Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. The A.E. Hanson Prize in Homiletics: late Gudina Tumsa. Tumsa was an taught mission studies at the in difficult times and contexts. Called to serve Christian communities Judith Bangsund, Deborah Hutterer, Ethiopian pastor and evangelist who University of Edinburgh, Princeton For more information, visit around the world and in many different Paul Koch, Michael Schmidt. ● served as the executive secretary of www.luthersem.edu/lifelong_ capacities, 74 students received the University, the University at Aberdeen the Mekane Yesus Church. He was learning/kairos. master of divinity degree required and the University of Nigeria at abducted and murdered by the for ordination, 37 students received Nsukka. He has authored a number Get Ready for Mid-Winter Ethiopian government in 1979. His the master of arts or master of sacred of books and articles and founded Convocation 2005! public witness has been compared music degree, 10 students received the the Bulletin of the Society for African Living Out Our Callings in the to that of Dietrich Bonhöeffer. doctor of ministry degree, two students A balloon joined well-wishers at the Church History and the Journal of Workplace, Wednesday–Friday, received the master of theology 2004 commencement ceremonies at This year’s guest speakers are the Religion in Africa. Jan. 5–7, 2005 Central Lutheran Church in degree, and eight students received Rev. Tasgara Hirpo, pastor to Oromo- Minneapolis. In addition to the two lectures, this Living Out Our Callings in the the doctor of philosophy degree. speaking Christians in Hermannsburg, year’s event will include presentation Workplace, Mid-Winter Convocation Brad Anderson, CEO and vice chair of Germany, and Dr. Andrew Walls, of the Christus Lux Mundi Award 2005 will focus on faith at work. Best Buy Companies, Inc., was this emeritus professor of the history of to Lensa Gudina, in honor of her This three-day conference includes year’s commencement speaker. Once world Christianity at the University a Northwestern Lutheran Seminary father, Gudina Tumsa. The chapel presentations that will offer a deeper of Edinburgh, Scotland. student, he spoke on the importance and communion service will begin understanding of what it means to of call in whatever vocation God Hirpo is a former president of the at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17 in live out one’s calling at work. The plans for us. Western Synod of the Ethiopian the Chapel of the Incarnation. Convocation is the second in a Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus four-part series that focuses on the (EECMY) (1971-1982) and profes- Read more about Christian’s calling at home (January Excerpt from the Response by Darrell Jodock to the Christus sor at the Mekane Yesus Seminary Gudina Tumsa, 2004), work place (January 2005), Lux Mundi Award given to the Reverend Gudina Tumsa (1978-82). He worked closely with pages 2-3. church (January 2006) and in the community (January 2007). y deepest thanks to those The Rev. Gudina Tumsa M who decided to honor Gudina The guest speakers are: David Miller, posthumously received the Tumsa in this way. The tribute is more Executive Director, Center for Faith Christus Lux Mundi than fitting because the center of his and Culture, Yale Divinity School; faith, the center of his witness, and Richard Bliese, Academic Dean, (Christ, the Light of the the center of his theology was Christ Luther Seminary; and Pam Moret, World) Award, Luther as the light of the world. His life Executive Vice President, Marketing Seminary’s highest honor. illustrates both the profound influence and Products, Thrivent Financial Tumsa was a student at a witness to that faith can have and for Lutherans. how much that faith may cost. Luther from 1963 to 1966. Registration will open and materials Dr. Darrell Jodock, professor Gudina came to Luther Seminary will be mailed in October 2004. For of religion, Gustavus Dr. Darrell Jodock, ’66, spoke in 1963. That year he and I were more information about this event, Adolphus College, St. Peter, eloquently about Ethiopian roommates on the third floor of visit www.luthersem.edu/convo. theologian Gudina Tumsa. Bockman Hall. He was 34. His Minn., accepted the award wife and five children remained in on behalf of Tumsa’s family. Ethiopia. Their picture would make 2 27 STORY Third Quarter 2004 STORY Third Quarter 2004 Cover 9/9/04 7:20 PM Page 1

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Third Quarter 2004 Vol.20, No.3 Gudina Tumsa, Christus Lux Mundi Third Quarter 2004 Award Recipient...... 2-3 Luther Seminary educates leaders for The Seedbed...... 4 Christian communities Vol.20, No.3 + called and sent by the Holy Spirit Strategic Plan Update: + to witness to salvation through Jesus Christ M.A./M.S.M. Programs ...... 5-6 + and to serve in God’s world. An M.A. Grad’s Story...... 7 www.luthersem.edu Editor Sheri Booms Holm Youth and Family Distributive Learning Program...... 8-10 Contributing Writers Melanie Boulay Becker Meet Three D.Min. Students...... 11-12 Margaret Beste Annual Report 2004...... 13-16 Shelley Cunningham Healthy Christopher Kramer Brusic/Everson Retire...... 17-19 Nancy Giguere Faculty & Staff Notes...... 20-21 and Vital Jeanne Markquart Nicole Summers Alum News...... 22-23 Luther Seminary David Tiede PCYC Celebrates 50 Years...... 25 Prepares Students Luther Seminary, the largest of the eight seminaries of the Calendar of Events...... 26-27 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), is accredited by to Lead Healthy, the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and the North Central Association of Colleges and Vital Congregations Schools. It is a part of the ELCA’s Western Mission Cluster, along for You and the with Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.

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