1) Even though they deny the idea of merging the seminaries is coming from official channels, then why was there an official summit discussing it at Ft. Wayne?
2) The LCMS HQ denied that they were going to sell KFUO-FM, and then a few months later it was sold. Kieschnick cares nothing for honesty.
3) there are only about 88 students in each seminary class taking the MDiv residency route. That hardly justifies having two seminaries, esp. when the cost is $18k and going up.
[GJ - Official denials draw attention to actual plans. The Boomers went to seminary for almost nothing, but they lavish offering money on themselves while forcing students into permanent debt. The congregations, pastors, and districts should be ashamed, but they are not.]
Helpful Information on the Status of the Seminaries in a Note from President Meyer to CSL Students
November 12th, 2009 Post by Pastor Tim Rossow
Dear Students,
A short e-mail to thank you for a good quarter! After the recession’s stomach punch last year, I’m thankful…
* That our Seminary is operating in the black;
* That there’s a good spirit/Spirit to move the Savior’s mission forward through us;
* That we’re looking at topics that will impact our futures in ministry, especially “Life Together.”
This is a unique place in the world and church, and I’m thankful for your positive contributions these past ten weeks.
As you have opportunity, please share the thanks of our Seminary community for the support (prayer support, encouraging words, and financial support) that so greatly helps us in our work of formation and mission.
And should the question come up about the future of LCMS seminaries…
Contrary to rumor, there is no offer from Washington University to buy our campus.
* There is no proposal “on the table” to close or consolidate seminary campuses. Yes, there is talk about such possibilities but it is not been put forward through established channels, not “on the table” but in the shadows.
* In the next weeks I will send you an e-mail report about the recent Summit in Ft. Wayne on the future of theological education.
* My time in the President’s Forum on December 2nd will be given to the rumors and realities about seminary futures.
I hope that you will enjoy a restful break. Jesus led His disciples away from ministry into times of rest, and I invite you to get away with Him and your loved ones to a quiet place that you may rest (Mark 6:31).
Last but not least, coming from a guy who in some ways gets more scared the older I get: Please drive safely!
Dale A. Meyer
Comments (4) Leave a comment
1.
sumbody
November 12th, 2009 at 11:19 | #1
Really in the Black. I am a doubting Thomas! Did Thrivent come thru again? I would like to see the books .
2.
Jack
November 12th, 2009 at 11:50 | #2
If the seminary is in the black, it likely means the students are in a deep, crimson red.
For the most part, when I was on campus (2005-2009), past letters informing students of the seminary operating in the black were never heavily celebrated, because those of us living on campus saw the bill for around $5,000 that arrived in each of our mailboxes every ten weeks.
It’s good that finances are somewhat tamed now in light of the recent economic problems, but I understand that tuition was to be raised by 3% starting with the new academic year. I suppose that means the recession for students goes on, because the tuition grants only cover around 40-50% of the charges.
Please keep all of this in your prayers!
