Perhaps you’ve contemplated attending seminary to become a pastor before but never quite made up your mind. Or maybe you know you want to pursue the vocation of deaconess, but life keeps sending curve balls your way. Or maybe you have no idea whether you want to go school at Concordia Theological Seminary at all, [...]
Tagged deaconess, Fort Wayne, LCMS, pastor, SeminaryThere have been some misnomers out there that describe deaconesses as “nuns” or “mini-pastors.” This blog post hopes to develop a primer discussion of what a deaconess is and what she is not, and leave you to understand the important distinctions of both. In relation to what deaconesses are alongside any other offices, this will [...]
Tagged CTS, deaconess, LCMS, Women's OrdinationThe third pillar of our seminary mission statement is that CTS exists to form servants in Jesus Christ who … care for all. Sinful humanity is radically self-centered. But it was not always so. In his pristine state, Adam understood the nature of love because he was in full communion with his Creator. Only with [...]
Tagged deaconess, John 3:16, Mercy, Ministry, SufferingI’m sure most people think that all seminarians do is study. And, to be sure, that’s exactly what they do 90 percent of the time. That is what they are here for. If they weren’t studying, we’d be worried. But in those off moments – and when they’re not in chapel, eating, or discussing the [...]
Tagged CTS, deaconesses, Humor, seminariansPraise be to God that Pastors and deaconesses will be reaching all corners of the United States (and world) this summer to proclaim the Gospel and serve, as they embark on their new vicarages and internships, placements and Divine Calls. Please keep them in your prayers. They will need all the support they can [...]
Tagged , deaconess, Fort Wayne, SeminaryThe instrumental part that Miriam played in helping Moses and the Israelites to the Promise Land, Cana, is a beautiful metaphor for what we experience today in the edification of the Church. God chose Moses to be the pastor to His chosen people, and lead them through the wilderness. Likewise, both Aaron and Miriam were [...]
Tagged Church Work, gender, VocationOver the last 9 months of my internship, I have fielded many a questions from prospective students about Deaconesses, our program, etc, and I thought it might be helpful to put some of the FAQ’s out there for any other women that might be wondering the same things.
1. What is a deaconess?
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What a trip and learning experience! It was an honor to accompany 16 seminarians and 2 professors- Dr. Rast and Dr. Quill- to South Africa for a little under 3 weeks. The goals of this excursion were manifold. Both Dr. Quill and Dr. Rast were invited to teach 2 separate courses, Homiletics [...]
Tagged Lutheran Church, Missions, Seminary, South AfricaKramer Chapel at Concordia Theological Seminary can seat about 600 -650 on a good day. There are times in the year that it is full to capacity, and there are times when only its Baptistry is full. But one thing is certain and true: there is always singing going on in that building. [...]
Tagged Hymns, Kramer Chapel, singing, VisitWe have some pretty decent coffee at the seminary. I wouldn’t say that it is the best, but I like it. I prefer the “House of Luther” over the “Reformer’s Roast,” but with that aside…coffee has an interesting effect on people. People like to gather around a watering hole. Now, some [...]
Tagged coffee, ICV, visiting
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