Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), one of two seminaries of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS), has initiated a search for a new president to succeed Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., who will be retiring from the presidency at the end of the 2023–2024 academic year after serving thirteen years in the office. CTSFW’s seventeenth president will serve as the spiritual, academic, and administrative head of the Seminary and in that role will be instrumental in advancing the seminary’s mission to teach the faithful, reach the lost, and care for all.
The Seminary is now inviting nominations for CTSFW President, which may be submitted by LCMS congregations, the CTSFW Board of Regents, and the CTSFW faculty. Congregations are encouraged to review the Call for Nominations document posted on this page to learn more about the position, including the responsibilities of the office and desired nominee qualifications and experience.
Nominations must be received by December 31, 2023, for consideration. Please see the Search Timeline below for other important dates in the search process.
Trouble with the Nomination Form? Contact us at nominations@ctsfw.edu.
Address
Attn: Rev. William Cwirla
CTSFW Board of Regents
6600 N. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Email
nominations@ctsfw.edu
Three voting members and one alternate
Three voting members and one alternate
Founded in 1846, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, forms servants of Jesus Christ in a vibrant, Christ-centered theological community known for its long history of distinctively Lutheran teaching, practice, and worship. Guided by an unwavering commitment to scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, CTSFW engages and resources the church and world, domestically and internationally, as a seminary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), one of two seminaries of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS), has initiated a search for a new president to succeed Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., who will be retiring from the presidency at the end of the 2023–2024 academic year after serving thirteen years in the office. CTSFW’s seventeenth president will serve as the spiritual, academic, and administrative head of the Seminary and in that role will be instrumental in advancing the seminary’s mission to teach the faithful, reach the lost, and care for all.
Three voting members and one alternate
Three voting members and one alternate
Founded in 1846, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, forms servants of Jesus Christ in a vibrant, Christ-centered theological community known for its long history of distinctively Lutheran teaching, practice, and worship. Guided by an unwavering commitment to scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, CTSFW engages and resources the church and world, domestically and internationally, as a seminary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.