Would mustard-seed scale faith move us to bold action, even when the prospects of success seem slight, asks John Carroll in this Working Preacher blog. What superior people might be willing to flip the script? Jesus himself is the answer in Luke's Gospel loom.ly/r0T-sJs

Kirsten Schlewitz is a recent graduate from Luther Seminary's M.A. program in Justice and Reconciliation. She lives in Montenegro, works as a peacebuilder, and has written a book about soccer. Meet Kirsten: loom.ly/8Nj5Ygg

Worship with us at Luther Sem! This fall we spend 6 weeks w/ our ABIDE framework and communal spiritual practices from which it flows. Join us in person + connect online for livestream Service of Holy Communion 11am Chapel of the Incarnation Wed 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22

"We understand how important a sense of place is to any human community, and we remain deeply committed to the broad network of relationships we have built over the last 150 years." Read more from President Steinke in A Sense of Purpose and Place > loom.ly/yaQs298

Do we feel stymied looking around at social & political dynamics, unable to imagine anything beyond current realities, beyond broken & oppressive systems? The book of Micah reminds us that the current situation is never the final word in God’s kingdom > loom.ly/_HP0V9M

Shawna Berg is an M.Div. student at Luther Seminary and says she stumbled into her first ministry job in college as a youth ministry intern. Meet Shawna: loom.ly/KDP5yGA

Contrary to the narratives the Gen Alpha generation is answering the call to discipleship & ministry. God has not failed to answer, says Christopher Wyckoff in a new Working Preacher post. God acts throughout the world as promised by the prophet Joel loom.ly/RWmSqBc

Jack Hendricks is an M.A. student in the History of Christianity program who loves horror films, appreciates the Luther Seminary community in many ways, and wants to continue teaching faith-based communities. Meet Jack: loom.ly/8TTPBTE

Stepping into new ministry roles like preaching, teaching, or leading worship? Feeling the nudge to grow in your calling? You're not alone! The School for Lay Ministry starts next week—on October 18. Join a 12-month journey to grow as a lay leader: loom.ly/eYAPw9k

Luther Seminary was delighted to celebrate the installation of Yehiel Curry as presiding bishop of the ELCA & were honored to support the liturgy. In the processing here are several Luther students—crucifer Gladson, acolytes Danielle + Joyce, bookbearer Rama, twirler Rachel

Christa Garcia is an M.Div. student at Luther Seminary who lives in California and loves being a distributed-learning student. Meet Christa: loom.ly/M1dDGdQ

Join Dwight Zscheile, Luther Seminary professor, and Edward Olsworth-Peter Fri 10/24, 1-4 pm in Olson Campus Center for a symposium to discuss their new book The Starter’s Way. Event is free and open to the public. loom.ly/lv6U_0Q

Not only individuals will be made new but the community as a whole, Jeremiah says in ch 31—a familiar and beautiful passage assigned each year for Reformation Sunday. Read more in a new Working Preaching post by alum Kristin Wendland: loom.ly/r39KTEI

Omega Mwamini is an M.Div. student and a candidate for ministry in the ELCA. She grew up in Tanzania and has felt a call to ordained ministry since she was young. Meet Omega: loom.ly/RZSQoSE

Lead confidently through financial uncertainty with adaptive, faith-focused solutions. . . Funding Forward: A Pathway to More Sustainable Models for Ministry is an on-demand course offered free of charge for a limited time. Use Funding400IL @checkout > loom.ly/9Hn0sTA

"Curriculum has changed, teaching has changed, and now our campus will change... each part of a larger story of the seminary’s calling to serve a changing church by opening wide the doors to theological education." Read more from President Steinke: loom.ly/zDJVrHw

Martin Luther’s later commentary on Galatians provides helpful insights into the development of Luther’s thought over his career, says Kristofer Phan Coffman, assistant professor of New Testament, in this Enter the Bible course on Galatians: loom.ly/TIMD71o

Drawing lessons from the vibrant faith of the Global South, Musa Panti Filibus's new blog post "The Future of the Church: Lessons from the Global South" reminds us that the Spirit empowers all believers to live and share their faith in word and action: loom.ly/vNMBMdQ

Brian Wing is an M.Div. student at Luther Seminary who started in a certificate program. He’s also a Synodically Authorized Minister and an agri-business banker. Meet Brian: loom.ly/9FLr87o

In “Voices of Advent: The Bible's Insights for a Season of Hope,” Matthew Skinner leads readers thru biblical texts & explores how they shape our lives and Christmas celebrations: loom.ly/UWKwl1M