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CLTS has extended a solemn call to Rev. Paul M. C. Elliott to serve as Professor of Theology with a specialisation in Old Testament. Rev. Elliott was interviewed on 2 April 2016 by the seminary president, the Board of Regents, and the electors of Lutheran Church–Canada. Rev. Elliott is a graduate of Concordia Seminary, St. … Continue reading Call Extended for Professor of Old Testament

Rev. Geoffrey Boyle of Wichita, Kansas, has announced that he has decided to decline the call to be Professor of Theology (Old Testament) at this seminary. We pray the Lord's continued blessing on his minstry at Grace and Trinity Lutheran Churches. Further news on the call process will follow shortly.

The Rev. Dr Arnold E. Kromphardt, former president of the LCMS Eastern District, died 23 April 2016 in New Port Richey, Florida. He was 86. Dr Kromphardt served 13 years as Eastern District President, from 1978 to 1991. These were the formative years of our seminary, in which Dr Kromphardt took a leading role. He … Continue reading Arnold Kromphardt, Former Eastern District President, Dies

The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Winger in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for a divine service on the occasion of the Festival of St Mark, Evangelist, Monday, 25 April 2016. The text was Mark 16:9-20. It is deeply ironic that the Feast of St Mark falls without exception within the season of … Continue reading Sermon for St Mark, Evangelist

The Seminary Guild is a precious treasure. This group of faithful women and men raises hundreds of membership fees each year in order to fund projects to support the students and mission of CLTS. Just as importantly, the members gather together twice a year for business, worship, entertainment, edification, and a good meal! As President … Continue reading Guild Day 2016

During the spring months Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary has enjoyed visits by friends and supporters of the seminary community. On March 29th, Stephen Klinck from the Lutheran Laymen's League of Canada gave a presentation about the work of Lutheran Hour Ministries, where missionary mindset and media skills come together with solidly confessional Lutheran message. On behalf … Continue reading Seminary life enriched by visiting friends

Following interviews on Saturday, 2 April 2016, with the seminary president, the Board of Regents, and the electors of Lutheran Church–Canada, the Board of Regents extended a solemn call to Rev. Geoffrey Boyle to serve as Professor of Theology with a specialisation in Old Testament. A native of Michigan, Rev. Boyle is currently senior pastor … Continue reading Call Extended for Professor of Old Testament

The following sermon was preached by Rev. Esko Murto in the seminary’s Martin Luther Chapel for the Feast of the Annunciation of our Lord (observed 4th of April 2016).  Luke 1:26-38 Today I greet you with the same greeting Mary received from the angel: “Greetings, O favoured ones, the Lord is with you.” [Amen.] On this feast … Continue reading Sermon for Annunciation of our Lord

President Thomas Winger reflects on the parables of the lost (Luke 15) in  our Lenten Appeal Letter. He writes: The point is that Jesus came not to stay away from sinners but to find and bring them home. And when He returns them to God’s house, the whole church rejoices with Him. We are calling … Continue reading Lenten Appeal

The seminary's annual Call Service will take place at Grace Lutheran Church, 213 Linwell Rd, St. Catharines, on Saturday, 28 May 2016, 4.00pm. We heartily invite members of LCC, and especially friends and family of the students to attend this festive event. One or two graduating pastoral students will receive their first calls, pending completion … Continue reading Call Service 2016