Welcome to the August edition of ePilgrimage!
Information and inspiration for the future as you consider the seminary . . . this is ePilgrimage.
Last month's issue can be found on our blog www.seminaryblog.com or click by clicking here.
Our time at the Higher Things "Amen!" conferences in Pennsylvania, Missouri, and California was a huge success. We got to meet hundreds of young people who aren't afraid to be Lutheran, gave away a ton of information, and got to be part of a spiritually enriching time for the youth of the church.
We gave away three fifty dollar gift certificates to Amazon.com. Congratulations to: Rachel Franck of
Duluth, MN
Duluth, MN
Jessica Reitsma of Brooklyn Center, MN
Deanna Kincheloe of Albuquerque, NM
Everyone who registered at our booth was also entered to win a $100 gift certificate. And the winner is:
Sarah Hill from Hermann, Missouri.
Congratulations, Sarah!
We often have a giveaway when we attend conferences. Keep your eyes peeled for us, and be sure to drop by.
Everyone who attended the Higher Things conferences also received a Fort Wayne Seminary backpack. The sea of white and blue backpacks was something to behold!
Rev. Brian Mosemann has jumped in with both feet as the new Dean of Students. He was much beloved by his students as a professor at the Concordia Universities in Chicago and Austin and most 
recently served the students studying at Westfield House in Cambridge, England. His history of good reporie with his students will be a blessing as he works for the wellbeing of the seminary students, their families, and the overall climate of the student body here on campus.
recently served the students studying at Westfield House in Cambridge, England. His history of good reporie with his students will be a blessing as he works for the wellbeing of the seminary students, their families, and the overall climate of the student body here on campus. When you visit campus (as everyone who is considering the seminary really should), we'll set up time for you to meet with Rev. Mosemann. His experience as a pre-seminary director will be a blessing to you as you contemplate you calling.
Get your free copy: formation@ctsfw.edu
Teach a servant of the church, and he will be full of wonderful knowledge. Perhaps he will clean up on Jeopardy! someday.
Train a servant of the church and perhaps he could do a trick for you. Sit. Stand. Kneel.
Form a servant in Jesus Christ, and then you have a servant of the church who will teach the faithful, reach the lost, and care for all. This is why Concordia Theological Seminary exists.
Formation: Essays for Future Pastors is a free book for you that is filled with essays from pastors, professors, and laypeople from all parts of the church all about what it means to be formed as a servant in Jesus Christ.
Request your free copy today, and be inspired by the stories of those who are serving the church and who are being served. E-mail: formation@ctsfw.edu
Talk radio for the thinking Christian is back on the radio and on the Web. Rev. Todd Wilken, Jeff Schwarz, and Craig Fichtinger have brought back their engaging talk radio program "Issues, Etc."
How has Concordia Theologial Seminary been involved? CTS faculty, staff, students, and graduates have long been regular guests on the program. Our very own Dr. Carl Fickenscher was the first guest of the new era of Issues, Etc. Drs. Peter Scaer, Cameron MacKenzie, Adam Francisco and Rev. Philip Zielinski have all been guests since June 30 when Issues, Etc. launched.
Listen in and get to know our faculty with whom you will be studying. Hear how our students and graduates have been formed as servants of Jesus Christ. This is another great way to be inspired and stay informed.
September 25 – 27, 2008
Top Five Reasons to Attend the Fall ICV: 5. September is always
beautiful in
Fort Wayne
(Except, of course, when it's not.)
beautiful in
Fort Wayne
(Except, of course, when it's not.)
4. Two words: HOG ROAST!
3. You'll get a first hand look (and listen) to the
improvements to the already magnificant organ in
Kramer Chapel.
Kramer Chapel.
2. Fort Wayne was listed as the third most affordable
city in the United States. You can see or yourself how
CHEAP everything is. We're practically giving this
stuff away!
city in the United States. You can see or yourself how
CHEAP everything is. We're practically giving this
stuff away!
1. Two more words: TROLLY RIDE!
Our Invitational Campus Visit (ICV) is your opportunity to see the seminary for yourself. You will join our commuinty in worship, see firsthand the classes you will be taking, meet the people who make our campus distinctive, catch a glimpse of what seminary life is like, and get all sorts of information to answer your questions about seminary. This is your opporutnity!
Rev. James May, 2006 graduate of CTS keeps, his brothers and sisters in Christ informed of his work in Togo, Africa. He is now transitioning into a position with the Lutheran Heritage Foundation in Africa. Check out his blog, sign up for his newsletters, keep him and his family in your prayers, and find a way to support their work in Africa.
There's also information about how to go to Africa on a short- or long-term mission trip and serve God's people there. Thank you, Rev. May!
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