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 2020
Sermon: St Andrew, Apostle
The following sermon was preached by Dr Harold Ristau in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service on the Festival of St Andrew, Apostle, 30 November 2020. We’ve got rights responsibilities! (Ezek. 3:16-23) Grace, mercy and peace to you all from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. So here we are. … Continue reading Sermon: St Andrew, Apostle
Rev. Stephen Preus Declines Faculty Call
Rev. Stephen Preus, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Vinton, Iowa, has written to the Board of Regents informing them of his decision to decline the call to serve on the CLTS faculty. In his letter he writes: Having ample opportunity to reflect on this more deeply these last three weeks, my heart is with the … Continue reading Rev. Stephen Preus Declines Faculty Call
Dr Thomas Korcok to Join the Faculty
We rejoice to announce and give thanks to God our Father that Rev. Dr Thomas Korcok has accepted the call to serve as a Professor of Theology at CLTS. Dr Korcok will fill the position that has been vacant since Rev. Esko Murto accepted a call back to Finland in 2019. He has been teaching … Continue reading Dr Thomas Korcok to Join the Faculty
Sermon: Seven Woes and Seven Words
The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Korcok in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service on Wednesday, 4 November 2020. Matthew 23:13-28 I.N.I. In Thesis XXV of Law and Gospel, Walther stated, “You are not rightly distinguishing Law and Gospel in the Word of God if you do not allow the … Continue reading Sermon: Seven Woes and Seven Words
Faculty Calls Extended
On Tuesday, 27 October 2020, the CLTS Board of Regents interviewed candidates for the seminary faculty. After prayer and extensive deliberation they resolved to extend divine calls to Dr Thomas Korcok and Rev. Stephen Preus. The faculty has been operating with a vacancy in the area of dogmatics since Rev. Esko Murto accepted a call … Continue reading Faculty Calls Extended
Sermon: St Simon and St Jude, Apostles
The following sermon was preached by Dr Harold Ristau in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service in commemoration of St Simon and St Jude, Apostles, 28 October 2020. Jesus chooses you (John 15:9-19) When I was a young man, I went to the animal shelter to get a pet. Boy it was … Continue reading Sermon: St Simon and St Jude, Apostles
Sermon: St James the Just
The following sermon was preached by Dr John Stephenson in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service in commemoration of St James of Jerusalem, Brother of Jesus and Martyr, Friday, 23 October 2020. Acts 15:12-22a Because dogmatics has practical implications, some of its components are hot potatoes, and none of these has been … Continue reading Sermon: St James the Just
Thanks-giving for Pastoral Care in Times of Crisis
At Thanksgiving we not only give thanks to God for the blessings of our country and its rich harvest, but we remember His grace shown to us in Jesus Christ, our Saviour. That message is the focus of the Holy Ministry that Jesus instituted to preach the Gospel to all the world. This Thanksgiving please … Continue reading Thanks-giving for Pastoral Care in Times of Crisis
Liturgical Calendar 2021
For more than a decade CLTS, St. Catharines (lately in co-operation with CLS, Edmonton), has provided all LCC congregations with a wall calendar primarily meant for use by altar guilds. The calendar contained the liturgical festivals of the three-year and one-year lectionary series, together with their parament/vestment colours and space to write notes. As of … Continue reading Liturgical Calendar 2021
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary 