In this season of Thanksgiving, I am reminded of the psalmist who calls us to “give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever” (Psalm 107:1). Today, I give thanks to God for big dreams. Five years ago, we undertook a holy experiment to reimagine theological education for a […]
One of the joys of a Friday morning on campus is the opportunity to gather in chapel to sing favorite hymns in community with one another. One that comes around this time of year is “For All the Saints” (ELW 422). The third verse reads, Oh, blest communion, fellowship divine, we feebly struggle, they in […]
Sarah Ciavarri ‘01 M.Div. is the author of “Finding Our Way to the Truth: Seven Lies Leaders Believe and How to Let Go of Them,” published in 2020 by Fortress Press. In it, she explores lies that masquerade as truths, subtly informing our decisions and affecting the way we lead, work, parent, and live: “I […]
Hallelujah! I am excited to announce that we have exceeded the fundraising goal for the Listen! God is Calling campaign for the future of the church. More than 15,000 faithful investors have given over $98 million. You can watch a short video about this amazing result here. Thank you for your generosity and support! Because […]
Meta Herrick Carlson ’08 M.Div. is the author of “Speak It Plain: Words for Worship and Life Together,” published in 2022 by Fortress Press. These prayers, blessings, litanies, and liturgies were created as a companion to existing worship resources. In the book’s preface, Carlson notes that people in the pews today do not necessarily know […]
In 2018, we came up with a plan that seemed radical and largely unprecedented in the world of 21st-century theological education. We decided to raise enough money to give every incoming Master of Divinity and Master of Arts student a full-tuition scholarship. We called it the “Jubilee Scholarship”—a reference to the biblical season of forgiveness […]