Rural Ministry Conference
March 3 - 5, 2013
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Women of the ELCA
May 22 - 23, 2013
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Luther Academy of the Rockies
June 17 - 27, 2013
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WTS Toolkit
The WTS Toolkit is a resource for individuals and congregations to use in conversation about vocation and for sharing information and stories about Wartburg Theological Seminary.
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Our Mission
Wartburg Theological Seminary serves Christ's church through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America by being a worship-centered community of critical theological reflection where learning leads to mission and mission informs learning.
The community embodies God's mission by stewarding resources for engaging, equipping, and sending collaborative leaders who interpret, proclaim and live the gospel of Jesus Christ for a world created for communion with God and in need of personal and social healing.
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 Frank L. and Joyce S. Benz Chair in Scripture
On Sunday evening, October 28th, Rev. Dr. Ann Fritschel, Wartburg's Professor of Hebrew Bible and Director of the Center for Theology and Land, was installed as the first Frank L. and Joyce S. Benz Professor in Scripture. The Chair was established by the Benz family in recognition of the thirty-three year teaching ministry of Dr. Frank Benz as Professor of Old Testament Theology at Wartburg Seminary. Following the inauguration and installation worship service, Dr. Fritschel presented, "God's Other People: The Cushites, Philistines and Arameans in the Amos Tradition" in Fritschel Auditorium.
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 Wartburg Students Participate in Rural Plunge
Nearly 80% of ELCA churches are located in rural or small town settings. In preparation for serving congregations in these communities, Wartburg requires M.Div. students to take a rural ministry course or participate in a rural experience such as the rural plunge. Click here to learn more about this fall's "Rural Plunge."
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 Why Wartburg?
Rev. Andrew Zoerb (WTS 2011) is pastor at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Denmark, Wisconsin. This recent graduate of Wartburg believes strongly in giving back to the seminary, and he supports WTS with regular financial contributions. Pastor Zoerb says, "When I was a student, God blessed me through the financial gifts of those who gave to Wartburg. Going to seminary wasn't a financially viable option for my family and me. Through the financial aid I received-many of it made possible by Wartburg alums-I was able to attend seminary. One of the ways that I can be a blessing to others is through my financial donations to Wartburg." Read more.
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Make your gift today to support the daily life of the Seminary. Your participation in giving impacts current students who are preparing for leadership!
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WTS Board and Trustees News
The Wartburg Seminary Board of Directors and Foundation Trustees met on the WTS campus on November 5-7. The Board and Trustees covered a variety of topics during their visit, ranging from the promotion of faculty, to the seminary's fiscal health, to the adoption of a new mission statement and five-year strategic plan. Click here to read the full list of important items that were discussed during this fall's Board of Directors and Foundation Trustees meeting.
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Grayvold cuts olive branches while harvesting olives on the Mount of Olives.
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WTS Student Serving As Missionary in Jerusalem
Wartburg MDiv student, Erik Grayvold, is currently serving as a missionary for a year in Jerusalem and expects to return to Wartburg next year to graduate with the 2014 class. Grayvold is blogging while in Jerusalem/West Bank serving with Young Adults in Global Mission. He reflects weekly on his experiences and context with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan & the Holy Land (ELCJHL). Grayvold's rich experiences while serving in the Holy Land show up in his blog posts centered on a weekly text. You can follow his blog at: http://sysdndlife.blogspot.com/
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 CGT Sponsors Conversation and Lectures With Scholars
Wartburg Seminary's Center for Global Theologies brought two honorable scholars to campus this past week that provided the WTS community with the opportunity to engage in conversation and listen to lectures. Prof. Arnfriður Guðmundsdóttir, of the University of Iceland, presented "When Christ becomes Christa: The Importance of a Contextualization of the Cross-Event." Dr. Karen Bloomquist, ethicist, WTS instructor, and former long-time Director of the Lutheran World Federation Theology and Studies Department in Geneva, gave a presentation entitled, "Seeing, Remembering, and Connecting That Transforms Us, the Church, the World." Dr. Samuel Giere, Director pro tem for the Center for Global Theologies, said of this week's scholars in residence, "We at Wartburg and our Center for Global Theologies have been blessed to invite into our life together world renowned scholars committed to the intersection of the church's witness and the life of the world. Their lectures and presence with the community has enriched our vision of the church and challenged us to consider God's mission in new ways and with new language."
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 Rivet Speaks About Leadership
Jeannine Rivet, Executive Vice President at UnitedHealth Group, recently spoke with students and members of the Warburg community. Rivet has held varied leadership roles at United Health Group and was named one of the Fortune 50 Most Powerful Women. As a Lutheran and member of Mount Olivet, Minneapolis, MN, she knows the importance of church leadership. Throughout her presentation she emphasized the constant learning that occurred as her career progressed and offered pieces of wisdom from her decades of leadership to Wartburg students who will be future leaders for the church. One piece of wisdom directed particularly to women in leadership resonated with MDiv Middler, Karen Ressel, who looks forward to the opportunities to lead that lay ahead. Rivet said, "Know who you are, know what you are good at, follow your instincts and speak up."
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 Considering Your Call, Conference on Ministry
The fall "Conference on Ministry" took place on November 10 -12. Wartburg welcomed 17 guests as we opened the weekend with worship on the first day. That evening, the whole community gathered for fun and fellowship with "Coffeehouse," which provided everyone the chance to share their talents with the community. Conference on Ministry is a wonderful weekend to be on campus as we all walk with people who are discerning their call to ministry. If you know of anyone on this journey, please invite them to join Wartburg's next conference on March 9-11, 2013.
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Re-formation and Renewal Recap
Save the Date for 2013!
October 27-29
Gathering all alumni and specifically reunion years ending in 3 and 8.
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 Volunteer Jean Peterson Recognized
The Warburg Seminary campus celebrated "Jean Peterson Day" on October 25th. The campus gathered that day for a presentation and treats in the Refectory after chapel to honor long time volunteer, Jean Peterson, and her dedicated service to Wartburg Seminary and the Region 5 Archives. President Olson, expressing the appreciation of the Wartburg Seminary community, said, "Jean Peterson is the ideal volunteer colleague! She's deeply committed to the Wartburg Seminary mission, highly skilled in the work of the archives, generous with her time, gracious in meeting every need, and cheerfully engaged in many aspects of community life."
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WTS Employee Anniversary Recognition
After chapel on Nov 6th, the Wartburg campus community gathered to recognize employment anniversaries for five members of the faculty and staff. Congratulations to those who were honored. The WTS community gives thanks for your dedication to the mission of Wartburg seminary:
June Berntgen - 15 years
Prof. Susan Ebertz - 15 years
Dr. Ann Fritschel - 15 years
Debbie Short - 5 years
Dr. Kristine Stache - 5 years
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 Luther, Pietism, and Bonhoeffer: Germany Study Tour
You are invited to participate January 4-24, 2013 in a study tour to Germany, focused on sites related to the legacy of Martin Luther, German Pietism, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. In anticipation of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, this immersion will trace these three key threads of the Reformation legacy. This tour to Germany will be led by Dr. Craig L. Nessan, Academic Dean and Professor of Contextual Theology at Wartburg Theological Seminary. Click here for more details.
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 NEW! Gift Illustrator
Gift Illustrator is a new tool that allows you to visualize the benefits of a planned gift while providing you with detailed calculations on different gift types, including gifts that pay you income, gifts you make today, and gifts that benefit Wartburg after your lifetime. Click here for Gift Illustrator.
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