Wednesday, December 27, 2017

A Letter from ELCA's Least Solvent Seminary - One of Two Schools Started by Loehe


 

“The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had seen and heard…” Luke 2:20

Dear Mr Ichabod, 
God calls people like you and me to do impossible things to turn the existing order upside down. The shepherds in Luke’s story of Jesus’ birth are no exception. They are the ordinary people who make sure that the story is told and that the glory is offered to God.
We know that our church is experiencing a shortage of leaders. It is the responsibility of all of us to make sure that the message of Jesus – of God doing a new thing – is shared in our communities. And, it is the responsibility of Wartburg Theological Seminary to educate those leaders.
The call to make sure the Gospel comes into the world is a shared one. Will you come alongside us to respond?
God called the shepherds to bring good news as he has called you and me. Join us in continuing making sure the Gospel is shared. We are so grateful for your continued support in our mission. 
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Wishing you a continued happy holiday season,
Rev. Louise N. Johnson
President, Wartburg Theological Seminary 

Remind me again about her qualifications to become
a Lutheran seminary president? Academic? Parish experience? Scholarship?
Oh - Pals with Liz Eaton, the ELCA Archbishop.