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Awesome Fitness Facility

One of the humble but great little gems on the CTS campus is the fitness room located in Wamsganss gym. I am no fitness expert. Far from it. I like to take my dog on walks, but beyond that, “working out” is rarely in my vocabulary. But lately, I’ve been visiting [...]

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Telling them Jesus died for them - Christ Academy 2008

In the midst of a dark and dying world, Christ brings light and life.  Through the work of his cross - his blood washes and nourishes the sinner.  He brings his good news and forges a relationship with you through his Office of the Holy Ministry of Word and Sacrament.  Weak and sinful men carry [...]

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The Bach Collegium

Lest you think that Fort Wayne, situated as it is in the heart of the Midwest, has no opportunities for culture or class, be reassured. The Bach Collegium has all the sophistication and elegance of an Italian opera.
Made up of thirty-four singers and nearly twenty instrumentalists, the choir presents concerts centered around the music of [...]

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Invitational Campus Visit

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, [...]

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What Can CTS Do for YOU?

We will, by God’s mercy, shape and build you as a servant and laborer in God’s Kingdom and prepare you for a consecrated life of ministry in the LCMS.  Our mission statements sums it up: Concordia Theological Seminary exists to form servants in Jesus Christ who will teach the faithful, reach the lost and care [...]

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We Need a Church Worker!

Praise 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 [...]

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Summer 08 Continuing Education Opportunities for Pastors

In order for a pastor to serve the people of God as well as possible, it is vital that he continually be challenged to grow in his knowledge and understanding of God’s Word and the skills of pastoral care. He, like everyone else, also needs ample time to relax and enjoy the camaraderie of [...]

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A Word for Congregations Receiving New Seminary Grads this Spring

With the vicarage placement and candidate call services behind us and the baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies soon to occur, our wide-eyed seminarians will have heard several helpful exhortations before embarking on their new ministries.
It occurred to me that it might also be good to express a few thoughts for the congregations who are blessed to [...]

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The Biggest Day-April 23, 2008

Satan hates call day. He can see the work that is about to be done. He knows of the battles he will face. Christ is glorified and the Father is honored because today men will be called into the Office of the Holy Ministry. These men will stand in the stead [...]

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The Portal of Grace

Yesterday’s Gospel was from John 20 [show]John 20
Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the [...]

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