Spring Invitational Campus Visit Set for September 25-27, 2008

By Rev. Scott Stiegemeyer

The Gospel in a nutshell says that God loved the world. Popular music says much about love these days. "All you need is love." Or "Love will keep us together." But what is love? For many, it seems that love is just a feeling that comes and goes. With God, however, love is never mere sentiment. Love involves action. Even more, it involves giving oneself. The Bible does not say God loved the world so that He had a warm feeling or thought a happy thought about us. No, it says that He gave Himself to us so that all who believe might know everlasting life. While the world languishes in sadness and sorrow, the Church cheerfully rejoices in the saving deeds of God.

Have you considered becoming a pastor in Christ's Church? Do you desire to love and feed His flock? Have you contemplated the vocation of deaconess, extending the mercy arm of the Church to those in need? Are you eager to seek and reach the lost with the miracles of grace? Come to our Invitational Campus Visit held from September 25-27 to meet with seminary faculty and students. Hear about our programs of study and learn about the aid that is available to help you become a pastor in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Seminary education is an adventure in itself. You will never be the same. So perhaps now is the time and this March will be your opportunity to learn how to enter an exhilarating life of prayer, study and service at the seminary.

The pastoral ministry is fulfilling, sometimes heartbreaking, work. Our Lord promises a cross but the empty tomb is never far. The hour is late and the need is urgent so phone us at (260) 452-2155 or (800) 481-2155 today.

• Worship with the seminary community at chapel services held four times a day.
• Visit seminary classes to experience firsthand the dynamic learning environment.
• Learn more about financial aid for your specific situation by meeting with our Director of Financial Aid.
• Explore the affordable Fort Wayne housing market by meeting one-on- one with our Relocation Coordinator, reviewing the homes available for sale from other seminary families, and visiting local neighborhoods and apartment complexes.
• Locate Lutheran and public schools with resources provided by our Relocation Coordinator and by visiting the schools themselves.
• Identify potential employers, schools, real estate agents, insurance agents, health care services, and campus resources at the Display Fair.
• Acclimate yourself to the campus and learn about its architecture with a tour of the chapel, the classroom buildings, the Food and Clothing Co-op, Christ's Child Learning Corner, and the gymnasium.
• Enjoy multiple opportunities for fellowship with our President, faculty, staff, and students.

Rev. Scott Stiegemeyer is Director of Admission at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana.