The roots of Concordia Theological Seminary are found in the humble ministry of the Rev. Friedrich Conrad Dietrich Wyneken, who traveled the territories of Indiana, Ohio and Michigan in the mid-1800’s. Pastor Wyneken urged Lutherans in Germany to send pastors to minister in America. He eventually traveled to Germany to plead his case and produce written materials that convinced others to become involved. That involvement led to the establishment of the original Fort Wayne seminary.

Gifts at the Wyneken Society level represent the family of six estimated three-year costs for tuition, educational fees, books, housing, utilities, and food ($31,965 annually does not include vicarage year). Gifts can be given to any program or area of interest at Concordia Theological Seminary or to expand any established endowment fund. Your gifts may also create a new endowment fund. Earned income from endowment funds may benefit any Seminary-approved program.