Dr John R. Stephenson joined the seminary faculty in January 1989. When he entered retirement on 31 December 2022, he was the longest-serving teacher in the seminary's history. The annual joint meeting of the two LCC seminary governing boards on 14 February 2023 was an opportunity to celebrate his ministry and teaching career with a … Continue reading Dr Stephenson Honoured at Retirement with Festschrift and Festivities
Sermon: Presentation of Our Lord 2023
The following sermon was preached by Dr James Kellerman in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service in commemoration of the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of our Lord, 2 February 2023. Luke 2:22–40 Jesu, juva! Thirty-two days ago we heard the verse immediately before today’s text. There we heard of an … Continue reading Sermon: Presentation of Our Lord 2023
Sermon: The Confession of St Peter 2023
St. Peter, fresco fragments, Rome, second half of the 13th century, 39 x 27.6 cm The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Winger in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service on the occasion of the Confession of St Peter, 18 January 2023. Dear brothers and sisters of our Lord Jesus Christ: … Continue reading Sermon: The Confession of St Peter 2023
Lorraine Bogusat, Former Registrar’s Assistant, Enters Her Eternal Rest
On Wednesday, 11 January 2023, Lorraine Bogusat was taken home from this life by her Lord. Lorraine served as Assistant to the Registrar at the seminary for most of the 1980s before leaving that job to work full-time in woodcarving with her husband, Howard. The couple left their mark on the seminary by carving a … Continue reading Lorraine Bogusat, Former Registrar’s Assistant, Enters Her Eternal Rest
Ristau Book on Care of Souls Released
Lexham Press has just released a new book in its Care of Souls series written by CLTS Adjunct Professor Dr Harold Ristau, under the General Editorship of Pastor Harold Senkbeil. Spiritual Warfare and the Care of Souls Jesus Christ is the light that no darkness can overcome. Spiritual warfare isn’t always obvious. It’s normally not … Continue reading Ristau Book on Care of Souls Released
Advent Newsletter 2022
The latest news from Concordia has been sent out to all congregations in Lutheran Church–Canada in our Advent Newsletter. You can read it online here. Please remember to support our mission as you consider your Christian giving. To make an online donation immediately, click here.
Assessing the Liturgical Impact of Vatican II at Its Diamond Jubilee (Winger) – Audio
Bane and Blessing: Assessing the Liturgical Impact of Vatican II at Its Diamond Jubilee. This lecture was delivered by Dr Thomas Winger at the Good Shepherd Institute, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN, on Monday, 7 November 2022. The essay comments on the 60th anniversary of Vatican II and particularly its Constitution on the Liturgy.
Call for Award Nominations
Each May at the annual Call Service Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary has the opportunity to confer two major awards on worthy pastors or lay members of Lutheran Church–Canada. The recipient of the Friend of the Seminary award is nominated by the faculty or Board of Directors (Regents) for making a significant contribution to the well-being … Continue reading Call for Award Nominations
Remember the Sem on Giving Tuesday 2022
The "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" frenzies are all about accumulating the things of this world. Of course, we give thanks to God that He has so blessed us that we can enjoy the goodness of creation. But the world's greatest need is not to get more stuff but to receive the precious Gospel of … Continue reading Remember the Sem on Giving Tuesday 2022
Celebrating the Reformation among the Maasai Tribe in Africa
On 30 October, in the remote region of Kimuka, about an hour's drive from Nairobi, in Kenya, Africa, "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" was sung in Swahili. German sausages and cabbage were consumed on Chapatti bread, Luther's Small Catechism was being shared with tribal Africans, and people of all walks of life came to … Continue reading Celebrating the Reformation among the Maasai Tribe in Africa
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