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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250814
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
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SUMMARY:Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Golden in Apex\, NC
DESCRIPTION:It Stands Written: The New Testament Appropriation of the Old Testament\nChrist and the apostles regularly ground their teaching upon the word of the Lord given through Moses and the prophets. While the fulfillment of prophecy is regularly cited in the New Testament\, that is not the only dynamic. At times\, the language of Old Testament texts is significantly transformed in New Testament texts. Then there are allusions and echoes of Old Testament texts within the New Testament that stop short of direction quotation yet build on the prior text. We will explore the various dynamics of the New Testament’s use of the Old Testament\, consider the Christological significance of those dynamics\, and reflect on how our interpretive practice can reflect those dynamics. \n\n\n\n\nDr. Kevin Golden\nDirector of Resident Field Education\, Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology\, and Dean of Theological Research and Publication\nDr. Kevin Golden is known as a caring\, dedicated parish pastor who has distinguished himself as a preacher and teacher. Golden served as the pastor of Village Lutheran Church in Ladue\, Mo.\, prior to joining the faculty of Concordia Seminary in 2021. Golden’s research experience includes Hosea\, biblical usage of the divine name\, Genesis 6-9\, Jonah\, the Book of the Twelve (Minor Prophets) and biblical intertextuality. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\nDAY\nTIME\n\n\nMonday\, Aug. 11\n1-4 p.m.\n\n\nTuesday\, Aug. 12\n9-11:30 a.m.\n\n\n\n1-4 p.m.\n\n\nWednesday\, Aug. 13\n9 a.m.-noon\n\n\n\n\n	Registration cost: $150\n	Registration deadline: July 28\, 2025\n	Location contact: Rev. Mike Merker\n	 \n	Register\n	More Workshops\n\n\nNote: The schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the workshop presenters. \n\n 
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/prof-insights-golden-in-apex-nc/
LOCATION:Jordan Lutheran Church (Apex\, NC)\, 1031 Pemberton Hill\, Apex\, NC\, 27502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Faculty Speaking Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Education":MAILTO:ce@csl.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20230612T175710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T175710Z
UID:10007969-1755216000-1755302399@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:St. Mary\, Mother of Our Lord
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/st-mary-mother-of-our-lord/2025-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20240612T160001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T160001Z
UID:10008481-1755216000-1755302399@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Summer Greek ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/summer-greek-ends-2025/
CATEGORIES:Academics
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20240612T160121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T130213Z
UID:10008482-1755216000-1755302399@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Summer Term grade deadline for Summer Greek
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/summer-term-grade-deadline-for-summer-greek/
CATEGORIES:Academics
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20240618T211743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T211743Z
UID:10008535-1755388800-1755475199@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15)
DESCRIPTION:Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15)\n\n\n\nFIRST READING\nJer. 23:16–29\n\n\nPSALM\nPs. 119:81–88\n\n\nEPISTLE\nHeb. 11:17–31 (32–40); 12:1–3\n\n\nGOSPEL\nLuke 12:49–53 (54–56)\n\n\n\n  \nColor\n\n 
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/tenth-sunday-after-pentecost-proper-15/
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20240612T160219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T160219Z
UID:10008483-1755475200-1755561599@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:SMP Summer Session ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/smp-summer-session-ends-2025/
CATEGORIES:Specific Ministry Pastor
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20250519T164723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T204540Z
UID:10008714-1755475200-1755907199@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Orientation
DESCRIPTION:New students are familiarized with their programs during Orientation.
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/orientation-2025/
LOCATION:Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis\, 801 Seminary Place\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Campus Events
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GEO:38.6381561;-90.3122232
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20240612T160346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T160346Z
UID:10008484-1755561600-1755647999@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:ODS Summer Session ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/ods-summer-session-ends-2025/
CATEGORIES:Deaconess Studies Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20250528T144537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T194052Z
UID:10008720-1755858600-1755864000@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Opening Service
DESCRIPTION:Opening Service for the 187th academic year will be held at 10:30 a.m. CT Friday\, Aug. 22\, in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus. The public is invited to attend. The service also will be livestreamed at csl.edu/live.
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/opening-service-2025-26/
LOCATION:Chapel of St. Timothy & St. Titus\, 801 Seminary Place\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Campus Events,Chapel
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.csl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/opening-service-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20230612T175808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T175808Z
UID:10007974-1755993600-1756079999@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:St. Bartholomew\, Apostle
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/st-bartholomew-apostle/2025-08-24/
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20240618T211813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T211813Z
UID:10008536-1755993600-1756079999@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16)
DESCRIPTION:Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16)\n\n\n\nFIRST READING\nIs. 66:18–23\n\n\nPSALM\nPs. 50:1–15\n\n\nEPISTLE\nHeb. 12:4–24 (25–29)\n\n\nGOSPEL\nLuke 13:22–30\n\n\n\n  \nColor\n\n 
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/eleventh-sunday-after-pentecost-proper-16/
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20250610T141908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T141908Z
UID:10008724-1756080000-1756166399@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Semester of 2025-26 academic year begins (excluding SMP & ODS programs)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/fall-semester-of-2025-26-academic-year-begins-excluding-smp-ods-programs/
CATEGORIES:Academics
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20230612T175852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T175852Z
UID:10007979-1756425600-1756511999@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:The Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/the-martyrdom-of-st-john-the-baptist/2025-08-29/
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20240612T160439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T160439Z
UID:10008485-1756512000-1756598399@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Application deadline for Spring 2026 matriculation (CHS & SMP only)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/application-deadline-for-spring-2026-matriculation-chs-smp-only/
CATEGORIES:Center for Hispanic Studies,Specific Ministry Pastor
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20240618T211846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T211846Z
UID:10008537-1756598400-1756684799@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17)
DESCRIPTION:Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17)\n\n\n\nFIRST READING\nProv. 25:2–10\n\n\nPSALM\nPs. 131\n\n\nEPISTLE\nHeb. 13:1–17\n\n\nGOSPEL\nLuke 14:1–14\n\n\n\n  \nColor\n\n 
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/twelfth-sunday-after-pentecost-proper-17/
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20250610T142049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T142049Z
UID:10008725-1756598400-1756684799@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Deadline for complete SMP applications for Spring 2026 matriculation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/deadline-for-complete-smp-applications-for-spring-2026-matriculation/
CATEGORIES:Academics
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20250610T142229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T142256Z
UID:10008726-1756684800-1756771199@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Labor Day - no classes
DESCRIPTION:Seminary closed
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/labor-day-holiday/
CATEGORIES:Academics,Holiday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20240612T160541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T130451Z
UID:10008486-1756771200-1756857599@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Summer term grade deadline
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/summer-term-grade-deadline-2025/
CATEGORIES:Deaconess Studies Online,Specific Ministry Pastor
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20240618T212002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T212002Z
UID:10008538-1757203200-1757289599@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18)
DESCRIPTION:Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18)\n\n\n\nFIRST READING\nDeut. 30:15–20\n\nPSALM\nPs. 1\n\n\nEPISTLE\nPhilemon 1–21\n\n\nGOSPEL\nLuke 14:25–35\n\n\n\n  \nColor\n\n 
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/thirteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-proper-18/
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250909
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20250610T142432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T142432Z
UID:10008727-1757289600-1757375999@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Semester classes begin for SMP program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/fall-semester-classes-begin-for-smp-program-2025/
CATEGORIES:Specific Ministry Pastor
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250910
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20250610T142612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T142642Z
UID:10008728-1757376000-1757462399@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Semester classes begin for ODS program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/fall-semester-classes-begin-for-ods-program-2025/
CATEGORIES:Deaconess Studies Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20250609T135707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T180952Z
UID:10008723-1757444400-1757449800@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:‘These Stones Will Shout’ Annual Lecture in Biblical Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:Judah in the Time of David\nJoin Dr. Yosef Garfinkel\, the Yigael Yadin Professor of Archaeology of the Land of Israel at the Institute of Archaeology\, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem\, for a fascinating look at Judah during the time of King David.  \nThis lecture series is made possible through the generosity of Tom and Linda Ray.\n \nPoster Bulletin Insert\n 
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/these-stones-will-shout-annual-lecture-in-biblical-archaeology/
LOCATION:Werner Auditorium\, 801 Seminary Place\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.csl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/holy-land-lecture.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Education":MAILTO:ce@csl.edu
GEO:38.6381561;-90.3122232
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20230612T183902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T183902Z
UID:10008149-1757548800-1757635199@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Patriot Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/patriot-day/2025-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20250805T164804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T151319Z
UID:10008853-1757676600-1757683800@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Seminary Guild Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The Concordia Seminary Guild is an organization of individuals\, women’s organizations and congregations dedicated to providing support to the Concordia Seminary community\, its students and their families\, and staff. \nProgram:\nIn the Name\nDr. Kevin Golden\, Dean of Theological Research and Publication\n \nRegister\n 
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/seminary-guild-luncheon-2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Koburg Dining Hall\, 801 Seminary Place\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105
CATEGORIES:Seminary Guild
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ORGANIZER;CN="Braddy%2C Kimberly":MAILTO:braddyk@csl.edu
GEO:38.6381561;-90.3122232
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20250912T133716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T133716Z
UID:10008865-1757775600-1757781000@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Soccer Game vs. F.C. Drina
DESCRIPTION:Concordia Seminary vs. F.C. Drina
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/soccer-game-vs-f-c-drina/
LOCATION:Lutheran High School South (St. Louis\, MO)\, 9515 Tesson Ferry Rd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Soccer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.csl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/soccer-25.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Crustals":MAILTO:crustalsj@csl.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20230612T180003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T180003Z
UID:10007984-1757808000-1757894399@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Holy Cross Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/holy-cross-day/2025-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20240618T212036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T212036Z
UID:10008539-1757808000-1757894399@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19)
DESCRIPTION:Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19)\n\n\n\nFIRST READING\nEzek. 34:11–24\n\n\nPSALM\nPs. 119:169–176\n\n\nEPISTLE\n1 Tim. 1:(5–11) 12–17\n\n\nGOSPEL\nLuke 15:1–10\n\n\n\n  \nColor\n\n 
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/fourteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-proper-19/
CATEGORIES:Liturgical Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20230612T183954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T183954Z
UID:10008154-1757894400-1757980799@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:Ludwig and Lizette Fincke Endowment Fund application deadline
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/ludwig-and-lizette-fincke-endowment-fund-application-deadline/2025-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20250120T220016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T154457Z
UID:10008612-1757980800-1758153599@www.csl.edu
SUMMARY:35th Annual Theological Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Nicaea 1700\nThe Council of Nicaea has been the touchstone for orthodoxy for the past 1\,700 years. This symposium seeks to answer questions such as: How does a Christian not only recite but also live out the Creed? How does Nicaea provide a framework for dealing with issues the church faces today?\n \nRegister Learn more\n \nRegistration deadline: Sept. 2\, 2025\n 
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/theological-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis\, 801 Seminary Place\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.csl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ts25-event2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Education":MAILTO:ce@csl.edu
GEO:38.6381561;-90.3122232
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20260403T140638
CREATED:20250317T151951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T133904Z
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SUMMARY:Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Nafzger in Conover\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Beginning with the (Communal) End in Mind: Confirmation\, Christian Formation and the Life in the Congregation\nMany congregations are dissatisfied with the current state of their Confirmation ministry. They should be. Barna recently reported that 59% of 18–29-year-olds with a Christian background have dropped out of church. Statistics in the LCMS are even worse. A recent study by LCMS Youth Ministry showed that less than two of every 10 children we baptize are still members of LCMS congregations when they graduate from high school. This fits what many congregations already know from local experience: many young people — often confirmed young people — are leaving our congregations. And they aren’t coming back. \nWhat should we do? One response is to take a close and critical look at how we conduct Confirmation ministry in our congregations. This involves asking tough questions about how well we are preparing young people for life in an increasingly post-church culture. Another response is to examine how well we are cultivating a communal life for all our members. \nIn this workshop we will do both. We will take a close look at Confirmation and how we raise up young people. We will also discuss ways in which congregations and pastors might cultivate a more communal conception and practice of the Christian life. Our goal will be to imagine (and work toward) a future for Confirmation and Christian formation that is better equipped to handle today’s challenges\, as well as the challenges that we can’t yet see coming. \n\n\n\n\nDr. Peter Nafzger\nAssociate Professor of Practical Theology\, Director\, Student Life\, Coordinator of International Seminary Exchange Programs\nDr. Peter Nafzger is a gifted theologian and speaker. He joined the faculty at Concordia Seminary in 2016 after serving as a pastor for nine years in Minnesota. While in Minnesota\, Nafzger served as a leader (and continues to do so) in the planning of our National Youth Gatherings. His dissertation (and hence his expertise) centers on a Lutheran approach and the use of Scripture over and against the fundamentalist approaches that often dominate American Christianity. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\nDAY\nTIME\n\n\nFriday\, Sept. 19\n6-9 p.m.\n\n\nSaturday\, Sept. 20\n8:30 a.m-noon\n\n\n\n12:45-4 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n	Registration cost: $150\n	Registration deadline: Sept. 5\, 2025\n	Location contact: Rev. Peter Frank\n	 \n	Register\n	More Workshops\n\n\nNote: The schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the workshop presenters. \n\n 
URL:https://www.csl.edu/event/prof-insights-nafzger-in-conover-nc/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (Conover\, NC)\, 6175 St. Peters Church\, Conover\, NC\, 28613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Faculty Speaking Engagement
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