By Rev. Christopher Bodley Every individual has a unique background and path to ministry. Each path is shaped by the time frame in which one was born, where he/she was […]

by Rev. Tom Schlund The question that always seems to be on the forefront of people’s minds when considering pastoral ministry and enrolling at Concordia Seminary is, “How do I […]

by Rev. Will Hanke When I tell people that I have wanted to be a pastor since I was 13, the reaction is usually, “That’s so young!” Most times they […]

by Deaconess Kristina Paul “So … what is a deaconess?” If I had a nickel for every time I was asked that question, I would have paid off my student […]

by Rev. Benjamin Hayter “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This question is posed to almost every boy and girl from the time they can speak […]

by Rev. Jesse Kueker Your phone rings, and you see that the call is from one of your parishioners who rarely contacts you. You set aside your preparation for this […]

by Sarah Seying How do you begin the application process? You are now ready to pursue Seminary, so what happens next? The most important thing to do when you are […]

by Rev. Micah Glenn St. Paul writes, “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task” (1 Tim. 3:1 ESV). He continues […]

by Rev. Tom Schlund As long as I can remember, my life has always been connected to the church. My dad is a pastor and I grew up in a […]