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- Link: https://www.ctsfw.edu/
- Published: 2025-07-11T12:12:38-04:00
- Author: webmaster

#  Bold **Confession.** Eternal **Mission.**

 [Discover CTSFW](https://www.ctsfw.edu/about/)

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 CTSFW'S MISSION

## Faithful **Servants** Formed Here

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), is an institution of The Lutheran
Church—Missouri Synod committed to the Holy Scriptures, the Lutheran Confessions,
and the liturgical life of the Church, forming servants in Jesus Christ who teach
the faithful, reach the lost, and care for all.

 *  Admission
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##  The CTSFW Difference

###  Distinctively **Lutheran**

A bold, confident confession. Historic Lutheran worship. Christ-centered community.

Dive into Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions and be prepared for a lifetime 
of faithful service to Christ and His Church.

 [Who We Are](https://www.ctsfw.edu/about/who-we-are/)

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##  ADVANCE THE MISSION

###  Support **Faithful** Formation

Formation at CTSFW is only possible with the generous support of alumni, friends,
and donors committed to “building up the body of Christ” and passing on their faith
to the next generation. Click the button below to find out how you can help.

 [Make an Impact](https://www.ctsfw.edu/support/)

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   ###  Combined years of called parish experience of our professors
   

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 [Meet Our Faculty](https://www.ctsfw.edu/about/directory/faculty/)

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##  read, listen, learn

### **Resources** for the Church 

CTSFW engages church and world with distinctively Lutheran teaching, practice, and
worship. Click the button below to access our daily chapel services, CTSFW publications,
and media and video collections.

 [Explore Resources](https://www.ctsfw.edu/theological-resources/)

### Featured Event

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

![Luther Hostel](https://cdn.uploads.webconnex.com/140822/2026_luther_hostel.jpg?
1783364632652)

 November 4–6, 2026 | 12:00 AM EDT

###  Luther Hostel

Love learning about the Lutheran faith? Join us for Luther Hostel, a retreat for…
[read more.](https://ctsfw.regfox.com/2026-luther-hostel)

### Upcoming Events

![2026-27 Plan Your Own Visit](https://cdn.uploads.webconnex.com/140822/pyov_2026-
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 AUG 4, 2026 – JULY 1, 2027 | 12:00 AM EST

###  2026-27 Plan Your Own Visit

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jpg?1780675165493)

 OCT 23–25, 2026 | 12:00 AM EDT

###  2026 Christ Academy College (CAC)

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 NOV 8–10, 2026 | 3:00 PM EST

###  Good Shepherd Institute

![2026 Good Shepherd Institute Organ Recital](https://cdn.uploads.webconnex.com/
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 NOV 8, 2026 | 4:30 PM–5:30 PM EST

###  2026 Good Shepherd Institute Organ Recital

 [SEE MORE](https://www.ctsfw.edu/about/events/)

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##  Stay In Touch

### Get CTSFW **Updates**

The CTSFW community extends beyond our campus and includes friends, supporters, 
prospective students, alumni, congregations, LCMS entities, and partner church bodies
throughout the world. If you’re not already in our contacts, we’d love to add you.

 [Sign Up](https://www.ctsfw.edu/about/stay-in-touch/)