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, [...]
Also tagged 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 [...]
Also tagged CTS, 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 [...]
Also tagged John 3:16, Mercy, Ministry, SufferingPraise 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 [...]
Also tagged , Fort Wayne, SeminaryOver 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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10. Coffee. Nothing defines a Lutheran like his coffee, and we have plenty. We’ve even got our own Lutheran brew: Reformer’s Roast.
9. Athletics. Our basketball team, the Kingsmen, hasn’t beaten the Concordia Seminary Preachers in at least ten years. This makes our athletic events even more relaxed and enjoyable. With very little pressure, we’re [...]
Aside from coming down with the flu, in which case my husband kindly told me to stay in bed Saturday night and Sunday morning, Phoebe Academy College went off very well I think, for a CTS first. The events were carefully planned, but some unexpected good things occured during the weekend that managed to [...]
Also tagged Phoebe Academy, SeminaryIn likeness to Rev. Braaten’s Post “Pastors as Fathers?” it has come to my attention recently that a small pocket of deaconesses in our synod are affectionately referred to as “sisters.” Delving not too much more deeply, it was learned that exactly that; it is a term of affection. Some congregations [...]
Also tagged CTS, LCMSAs the scholar, Jeff Foxworthy (!), is discerning of various types of people, so too, in like manner, we created a list of half-satirical pros and cons of diaconal vices and virtues for prospective undergraduate women to ponder…
You MIGHT NOT be ready to be a deaconess student if…
you think the navy garb is absolutely, categorically, [...]
Also tagged church, CTS, LCMS, Lutheran, serviceHow is this done? Especially since Pastors and deaconesses can be “on call” at a moment’s notice.
Make sure everyone in the congregation is healthy before you plan a trip?
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