Mary Bridges, CTS Relocation Coordinator

Have you ever heard that line that goes something like "How do I love you, let me count the ways"? Well, let me tell you about one thing I love about Concordia Theological Seminary-it is the COMMUNITY-people caring for and about others.

Every time I read our Blue News publication it is evident that our students are cared for by our extended seminary family. Often there is a thank-you for the "gift" left in their mailbox. It may be a gift card for the gas station, a store, or restaurant, or a monetary gift to assist a student or family in need. Other times there is joy in announcing the birth of a child, an engagement, an upcoming special event, or perhaps a prayer request for a vicar or pastor and his family. Announcements of book giveaways from retiring pastors who wish to share their libraries with future pastors; notes when guys are needed to help unload a big shipment for the Food Co-op, or a list of donated furniture recently given to the Clothing Co-op; all speak to the care shown our students.

Working in the Admission Office I get to view the caring firsthand. Pat Painter puts a dynamite schedule together for prospective students, setting up appointments with the President and many of our departments on campus, providing opportunities to meet with other students and observe classes. Whatever your needs are during a visit here, Pat does her best to take care of everything. Cheri Shoemaker works hard to see that all your paperwork is completed. She contacts district offices, tracks your files, and does whatever it takes to help the process along. Our student workers give campus tours, welcome visitors, as well as work hard in our office. And I can’t say enough about our wonderful Admission Counselors... they are ready and eager to share the special qualities that make this seminary the place to be and study! They all bring unique and insightful backgrounds to their "job" and truly love sharing what CTS is all about.

Everyone on campus is here because they have a passion for our mission, a love for our students and our Lord! Won’t you join us? We welcome you into this community built on the faith and love for our Lord in service to Him.

For more informatin call Mary Bridges, Relocation Coordinator at 800-481-2155, or e-mail her at bridgesml@mail.ctsfw.edu.

From Volume 8, Issue 2, Summer 2005