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Training Disciple-Makers

“…take up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan…” Joshua 4:3 We wish God’s blessings upon Dean Rostad, president, and the Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute. This is the third Read More

Brian Hughes In , Resources, Seminarians, Young Timothy

Prevailing Against the Gates

“Alderaan? I’m not going to Alderaan. I’ve got to get home. It’s late. I’m in for it as it is.” Name that movie. Name that scene. Anyone with even a Read More

Dave Wollan In , Seminarians, Young Timothy

Introducing Faith GreenHouse

More than an internship, a community for leadership formation! Faith Lutheran Church, in Hutchinson, MN, is excited to be launching a new initiative to address the need for future leaders Read More

Kim Smith In Newsletters

September 2022 Newsletter

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Dennis Nelson In , Seminarians, Young Timothy

No Acceptance of Confessional Faith at My ELCA Seminary

Note from CORE’s Executive Director: Many thanks to a seminarian, who wishes to remain anonymous, for writing about what it was like to attend an ELCA seminary. Students considering enrolling Read More

Dennis Nelson In

She Just Does Not Get It

After reading two recent communications from ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, the only conclusion I can come to is this. She just does not get it. The first communication is Read More

John Conrad In Other Communications

Seminary Devastated

Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Ethiopia Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) no longer receives support from the ELCA due to the 2009 ELCA churchwide assembly. Read More

Dennis Nelson In

Where Will Our Future Pastors Come From?

Last May I had the privilege of attending the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of my graduation from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. It was a splendid event. I was Read More

Kim Smith In Other Communications

Is There Room for Traditional Candidates at ELCA Seminaries?

All, This month David Charlton, an ELCA pastor, wrote to Bp. Eaton about his concerns concerning seminary education of traditional Lutherans seeking ordination in the ELCA. Click here to read his Read More