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Second Sunday of Easter: Acts 4:32–35, Psalm 148

Second Sunday of Easter:
Acts 4:32–35, Psalm 148, 1 John 1:1—2:2, John 20:19–31

Episode 5 of "Under the Fig Tree" is streaming now

Episode 5 of "Under the Fig Tree" is streaming now!

If you see yourself as marginal, an outsider, a sinner, or an unlikely candidate to come to seminary and study to become a pastor or deaconess, this episode is for you.

In "Unlikely Candidates to Follow Jesus with Leo Sánchez," Dr. Benjamin Haupt and Rev. Micah Glenn are joined by Dr. Leopoldo Sánchez, Director of Concordia Seminary's Center for Hispanic Studies and the Werner R.H. Krause and Elizabeth Ringger Krause Professor of Hispanic Ministries and Systematic Theology. They discuss Matt. 9:9-13 and Jesus' calling of Matthew, an unlikely candidate to be a disciple. Born in Chile and raised in Panama, Dr. Sánchez tells his own story of how he grew up among Roman Catholics and Pentecostals and ended up being confirmed as a Lutheran and then went on to study to become a pastor.

"Under the Fig Tree" posts new episodes every Friday. Stream anytime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts!

#WhoWillGoForUs #ConcordiaSeminary #HigherEd

Dr. Glenn Fluegge, director of the Cross-cultural

Dr. Glenn Fluegge, director of the Cross-cultural Ministry Center (CMC) at @concordiairvine invites you to his online workshop, “Grounding our Mission in God’s Mission: A Theology of Mission for Today’s Increasingly Multicultural and Unchurched Society.” Explore the mission of God throughout the Bible and uncover key missionary themes that will bolster our confidence and enthusiasm to joyfully engage our surrounding communities and boldly bear witness to the love of God in Christ Jesus!

Watch the promo video on the Concordia Theology blog, concordiatheology.org

Part of Concordia Seminary’s Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop Series, this workshop will be held May 10-12. Registration is $100. The deadline to register is April 23.

Learn more and register on our website!

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The Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop Series offers in-depth study on contemporary topics that influence the practice of ministry and worship. Bringing the Seminary to you, members of Concordia Seminary’s faculty and other scholars are hosting 31 workshops May through August at various locations nationwide and live online. The workshops are for pastors, church workers and laypeople. Formerly known as the Summer Workshop Series, the 2021 workshops cover topics including the Old Testament, Christian witness, Baptism, burial and the early church, among many others. Learn more about the series at csl.edu/resources/continuing-education/workshop-series/.

#ConcordiaSeminary #ContinuingEd #HigherEd

"Is life basically tragic? Is it only blood, sweat

"Is life basically tragic? Is it only blood, sweat, and tears? Because I believe that Christ has redeemed me and all creatures, I say “No.” Because I believe that Christ rose again from the dead, I say “No.” Because I believe that I too shall rise from death and live eternally with my risen Lord (as our text this morning reminds us), I say, “No, life is not basically tragic. It is not only blood, sweat, and tears.”"

Professor Emeritus Francis “Rev” Rossow preached the Easter sermon "What's Wrong with Happy Endings?" in the Concordia Seminary chapel on April 15, 1977. It was later published in the July 1977 issue of the Concordia Journal (volume 3, issue 4). Read it now on the Concordia Theology blog and on our Facebook page, @ConcordiaSem.

In the next Word and Work: An Intersection, "Why R

In the next Word and Work: An Intersection, "Why Read Rare Books?" President Emeritus Dr. Dale A. Meyer talks with Dr. Bruce Durazzi, the special collections librarian in the Seminary's Kristine Kay Hasse Memorial Library. They talk about the library’s many resources including its rare book collection of 8,000 volumes, one of which is J.S. Bach’s personal Bible. Durazzi tells the story of how the Bach Bible ended up at the Seminary and shares a few details about some historic books, including one on a Martin Luther sermon printed in Wittenberg, Germany, in the 1500s. Durazzi says the book’s printing, most likely, was overseen by Luther himself. “We are Lutheran leaven because these kinds of scholarship and resources get out into the broader Christian community on behalf of the Gospel,” Meyer says. Find the episode on our Facebook page @ConcordiaSeminary and on the Concordia Theology blog!

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Though it was a little chilly, we had a beautiful

Though it was a little chilly, we had a beautiful morning for some coffee from @sacredgroundz, thanks to the Concordia Seminary Student Association. Students, families, faculty and staff enjoyed hot and iced beverages — even a pup got a treat! What a nice boost as we head into the end of the semester!

#ConcordiaSeminary #CountdowntoGraduation #CountdowntoCallDay

This morning, the Seminary community gathered for

This morning, the Seminary community gathered for the Easter Divine Service for chapel. The service began with a powerful rendition of “Were You There,” sung by Laudamus, a select choir of seminarians directed by Dr. James Marriott, director of Music Arts. Associate Provost Dr. Benjamin Haupt gave the homily, focusing on John 20, reminding the Seminary community of the restoration, peace and new life that is freely given to us from our risen Savior.

“Awake, my heart with gladness, See what today is done / Now after gloom and sadness, Comes forth the glorious sun. / My Savior there was laid / Where our bed must be made / When to the realms of light / Our spirit wings its flight.” (LSB, 467)

Episode 4 of the Seminary's new podcast "Under the

Episode 4 of the Seminary's new podcast "Under the Fig Tree" is streaming now! In this episode, Benjamin Haupt and Micah Glenn discuss Luke 24:13-35 and Jesus’ conversation with two disciples about the crucifixion and resurrection. They also talk with current Student Body President and concluding seminarian, Mason Vieth, about growing up outside the Lutheran church and coming to seminary. Listen today!

"Under the Fig Tree" is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts!

#WhoWillGoForUs #ConcordiaSeminary #UndertheFigTree

Si tienes interés en servir a tu prójimo en tu i

Si tienes interés en servir a tu prójimo en tu iglesia y comunidad, si has ejercido algún tipo de labor o liderazgo en tu iglesia, si alguien en tu familia o iglesia te ha dicho que serías un buen pastor o una buena diaconisa, o si sientes que quieres aprender más de la palabra de Dios para ayudar a la gente espiritualmente, entonces debes considerar la oportunidad de ser estudiante del Centro de Estudios Hispanos del Seminario Concordia de St. Louis, Mo. “Puedes estudiar con nosotros en el idioma español para ser pastor o diaconisa en la Iglesia Luterana. ¡Llámanos para explorar esta oportunidad!”

Aprender más: csl.edu/es/centro-de-estudios-hispanos-ceh/

#seminario #luterana #WhoWillGoForUs

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If you have interest in serving your neighbor in your church or community, if you have served in a role or leadership capacity at your church, if someone in your family or church has told you that you would be a good pastor or deaconess, or if you sense you want to learn more about God's Word to help people spiritually, consider the opportunity to be a student at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo. Dr. Leopoldo A. Sánchez M. — director of the Center for Hispanic Studies — encourages you to apply! “You can study with us for the pastoral or deaconess ministry in the Spanish language! Call us to explore this opportunity!”

Learn more on our website (link in bio)!
#seminario #luterana #WhoWillGoForUS

In this 20th episode of “Mission Works: Thanks t

In this 20th episode of “Mission Works: Thanks to Donors,” President Emeritus Dr. Dale A. Meyer sits down with Dr. Bruce Durazzi, the special collections librarian in the Seminary’s Kristine Kay Hasse Memorial Library. “Libraries have changed,” Meyer says. “And the Kristine Kay Hasse Memorial Library here on campus is an inviting place and not just to Seminary students but to pastors and scholars literally throughout the world.” The men talk about the library’s many resources including its rare book collection of 8,000 volumes, one of which is J.S. Bach’s personal Bible.

Mission Works is a weekly vlog that celebrates the significant role of Seminary supporters and highlights how donor gifts are making a difference in the Lord’s mission. Learn more at on our website (link in bio)!

Watch the episode on our YouTube channel!

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