Dr. John N. Genter will join the faculty of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis as associate professor of Exegetical Theology beginning in July 2026. He will be formally installed Aug. 21 during the Opening Service of the 2026–27 academic year in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus.

“Dr. Genter is a gifted and engaging teacher, with expertise in Greek and the New Testament Gospels. Great guy, great family. A great model for our students in his personal demeanor and character,” said Seminary President Dr. Thomas J. Egger. “I am delighted that he is coming to serve at Concordia Seminary, and I pray that through his work and that of our devoted faculty, our church body will remain joyfully grounded in and committed to the Holy Scriptures, as we listen to the voice of our Savior and have eternal life in Him.”

At present, Genter is serving as assistant professor of theology at Concordia University, Nebraska, Seward, Neb., where he teaches courses in Greek, theology and the Bible. In recognition of his work in the classroom, he received the 2025 Concordia Nebraska Outstanding Teaching Award.

Prior to joining Concordia Nebraska in 2021, Genter served as a visiting professor at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (2021); teacher of record at Baylor University (2019–21); and pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Downey, Calif. (2010–15). His scholarly work focuses on the New Testament, Second Temple Judaism and ancient Greek novels.

Genter earned a Ph.D. from Baylor University, Waco, Texas (’22); a Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (’10); and a Bachelor of Arts in theology from Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill. (’06).

“My years as a student at Concordia Seminary were some of the richest and most formative of my life,” said Genter. “It is an incredible blessing to be called back to life together around the Word on this same campus and to join a world-class faculty completely invested in the formation of future pastors, missionaries, deaconesses, scholars and leaders. I can’t wait to get started.” Genter’s wife, Teddie, is a NICU lactation consultant and occupational therapist who currently serves as director of the Micah Scholars Pre-Health Program at Concordia Nebraska. The couple met in St. Louis at the coffee shop where Genter worked while completing his Seminary studies. The couple and their four children will relocate to St. Louis this summer.

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