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The role of suffering in the life of the believer,

The role of suffering in the life of the believer, and the ensuing crisis of faith and ministry that can follow, is the focus of Concordia Seminary’s Aug. 7 Lay Bible Institute, “When Things Fall Apart: Job’s Frightening Journey,” led by Dr. Henry Rowold, professor emeritus of Practical Theology.

During this intensive study of the book of Job, Rowold will help participants examine the dialogue of Job and his friends, and the attempts of people, those suffering and those ministering, to make sense of the difficulties. Participants will explore the conversation between God and Job and the resolution of faith that emerges.

Open to anyone interested in the proclamation of the Gospel, the one-day workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug.7 in Sieck Hall 202 on campus, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO 63105. Registration deadline is July 23. Cost is $20 per person.

The Lay Bible Institute, offered three times a year by Concordia Seminary faculty members, is an ongoing study of the Bible and how it relates to today’s life and events.

For more information or to register, visit csl.edu/lbi or contact Continuing Education at 314-505-7286 or ce@csl.edu.

A new resource is available for download from Conc

A new resource is available for download from Concordia Seminary! “Drop Your Nets and Follow Me: Raising up the Next Generation of Church Workers,” written by Director of Recruitment Rev. Micah Glenn, is an eight-page booklet that provides you with insights and practical tips for encouraging someone you know to consider a church work career. Download your copy of this free resource today!

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Today is the registration deadline for a few Prof

Today is the registration deadline for a few Prof Insights workshops! You don't want to miss these workshops:

"Sculptor Spirit: Models of Sanctification from Spirit Christology" with Dr. Leopoldo A. (Leo) Sánchez M. June 28-30 in Davenport, Iowa.

"A Quick Tour of the Lutheran World" with Dr. William Schumacher June 28-30 online.

"Influenced by a Cloud of Witnesses: Reading the Psalms for Spiritual Strength" with Dr. Timothy Saleska June 28-30 in Saint Paul, Minn.

Learn more about each of these workshops and find registration information at csl.edu/workshop-series/

The Third Sunday after Pentecost: Ezek. 17:22–24

The Third Sunday after Pentecost:
Ezek. 17:22–24; Psalm 1; 2 Cor. 5:1–10 (11–17); Mark 4:26–34

Psalm 1
1 Blessed is the man
who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.

3 He is like a tree
planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers.
4 The wicked are not so,
but are like chaff that the wind drives away.

5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;
6 for the Lord knows the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.

Join Dr. Travis Scholl, managing editor of Seminar

Join Dr. Travis Scholl, managing editor of Seminary Publications, as he leads a discussion about the publication, Let the Gospel Lead: Essays & Sermons in Honor of Dale A. Meyer, with President Emeritus Dr. Dale A. Meyer, Director of Concordia Theology Dr. Erik Herrmann and Provost Dr. Douglas L. Rutt. The book was published in 2020 in recognition of Meyer and his contributions to the church and his retirement from service as Concordia Seminary’s 10th president. Watch the discussion at concordiatheology.org.

The Feast of St. Barnabas "St. Barnabas was a Lev

The Feast of St. Barnabas

"St. Barnabas was a Levite from Cyprus who sold some land and gave the proceeds to the early Christian community in Jerusalem (Acts 4:36-37). St. Paul informs us that he was a cousin of John Mark (Col. 4:10). Barnabas was sent by the Jerusalem Church to oversee the young Church in Antioch (Acts 11:22). While there, he went to Tarsus and brought Paul back to Antioch to help him (Acts 11:25-26). It was this Church in Antioch that commissioned and sent Barnabas and Paul on the first missionary journey (Acts 13:2-3)." (Treasury of Daily Prayer)

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Richard H. Warneck, professor emeritus of Concordi

Richard H. Warneck, professor emeritus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, entered eternal rest in Jesus Tuesday, June 8. He was 85 years old.

Visitation is set for 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 11, at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Road, Affton, Mo., and 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 12, at Church of the Reformation, 7910 MacKenzie Road, Affton, Mo., immediately followed by a service at 11 a.m.

“As a student years ago, I loved and appreciated Richard Warneck as a teacher and a source of pastoral wisdom,” said Seminary President Dr. Thomas J. Egger. “Later, serving with him on the Seminary faculty, his earnestness for the welfare of the church was always evident, and his genuine, self-effacing humility gained the respect of all. Today, as we mourn with the Warneck family, we also look forward to the day of resurrection, when the Lord Jesus will say to Dick: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your master.’”

Read more at csl.edu

The Concordia Deaconess Conference held their annu

The Concordia Deaconess Conference held their annual conference this week. Salem Lutheran Church - Affton, MO hosted the St. Louis area satellite location for the virtual event. Several alumnae of the Concordia Seminary deaconess program were in attendance, as well as a current deaconess student and Seminary staff members Deaconess Dr. Gillian bond, current director of the CSL deaconess programs, and Deaconess Rebekah Lukas, communications specialist. On Wednesday, the group was joined during their luncheon banquet by Concordia Seminary President Dr. Thomas J. Egger, Synod President Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, and other guests from the International Center, Rev. Dr. James Baneck and Rev. Robert Zagore. What a blessing this conference and gathering was for the LCMS deaconesses serving Christ and His church throughout the world!

This is it! The final episode of "Under the Fig Tr

This is it! The final episode of "Under the Fig Tree" Season 1! Ben and Micah are joined by special guest Dr. Thomas J. Egger, president of Concordia Seminary. Listen to hear him share his joy of proclaiming Christ, his love for pastoral ministry, his scholarship on Exodus, and why someone should consider coming to Concordia Seminary. Watch for Season 2, coming soon!

"Under the Fig Tree" streams on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts.

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Don’t miss out! Monday, June 14, is the last dat

Don’t miss out! Monday, June 14, is the last date to register for a few of our upcoming Prof Insights workshops:

"Sculptor Spirit: Models of Sanctification from Spirit Christology" with Dr. Leopoldo A. (Leo) Sánchez M. June 28-30 in Davenport, Iowa. Registration deadline June 14.

"A Quick Tour of the Lutheran World" with Dr. William Schumacher June 28-30 online. Registration deadline June 14.

"Influenced by a Cloud of Witnesses: Reading the Psalms for Spiritual Strength" with Dr. Timothy Saleska June 28-30 in Saint Paul, Minn. Registration deadline June 14.

Learn more about each of these workshops and find registration information at csl.edu/resources/continuing-education/workshop-series/