# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2010_S65 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) Concordia university at st. Paul, mn  [ Having sent all five of our children to LCMS parochial schools, my wife and I are very pleased with this treasure in the Synod. At the high school level, I was pleased at the Lutheran School Association (LSA) in Decatur, IL, to have taught sophomores a “NT Survey Course” and seniors a class in “Comparative Theology.” Part and parcel of the Gospel is the privilege of teaching people the humanities and theology so that they are equipped to serve their neighbor in their respective vocations. 1 ordained minister, 1 commissioned minister, 2 laypersons to be elected ORDAINED MINISTERS p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p Joel A. Dietrich, Clinton, IL; Christ/Zion, Clinton/Chestnut (CI); LCMS 31; Ordained Minister. D. LWML Zone Chap. 2. C. Sole Pastor 5. O. BOD, Habitat for Humanity 2; VP, Thrivent/AAL Conc. Theol. Sem. Branch 2; Helped create a Winterim class at CUW 1. commissioned MINISTERS p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p Paul G. Crisler,* St. Louis, MO; Christ Memorial (MO); LCMS 72; Retired, Luth. High School Principal. S. BOR, St. Paul 6; ALSS Consultant, Luth. HS 5; Accreditation Team Ldr., NLSA 9. D. Various Educational Bds./Com.; Youth Events & Bds. C. Various Educational Bds./Com. O. Team Ldr., School Accreditations, Nat’l. N. Central Accreditation, State of Missouri. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is blessed with the pure Gospel. What a wonderful mission we have been given by God to share that Gospel. Our Concordia universities, like our church body, are made up of a great diversity of people preparing for different vocations. Yet we are all part of one body in Christ (1 Cor. 12:27). What a wonderful opportunity we have to prepare students and members in all vocations to share God’s Word…Word that creates comfort and hope. Word that creates saving faith. Word that the world so desperately needs. May God keep us faithful to His Word. With Christian education a founding pillar of our heritage, our CUS fosters continued dialog about our faith walk and daily life in the 21st century. Its continued excellence and viability in preparing people for service to church and world is a direct response to our Lord’s directives. CSP is a very special place with a passion for sharing the Good News within a diverse urban community, a passion that students take into the 21st century. A Lutheran educator and administrator for over 40 years, I wish to continue as a regent to be part of the exciting ministry at CSP. Christopher R. Dodge,* Bloomington, MN; St. Michael’s (MNS); LCMS 56; Pastor. S. BOR, St. Paul 3. D. Pre-Sem. Interview Com. 4; Evang. Bd. C. Pastor 30. In an increasingly secularized society, it is essential that God’s people be well equipped to articulate and demonstrate the Gospel of Christ. Our colleges and universities have the responsibility to both train future church workers and equip faithful disciples for service to the church, home, and community. My wife and I are products of the Concordia University System; our children are also Concordia graduates. I am a thankful supporter of our Synod’s higher education system in general, and Concordia University, St. Paul, in particular. Angela Hublick, Elizabethtown, KY; Gloria Dei (IN); LCMS 29; Social Services/Communicare Inc. S. Attended Conv. 1. D. Attended Conv. 1. C. Deaconess Intern 2; Youth Ldr. 2. O. Parish Min. Consultant 2; Communicare, Mental Retardation Serv. 2. God has blessed each of us with unique talents and gifts to be used in service to others through various vocations. Thanks be to God for the Lutheran education provided by the universities in the Concordia system. This quality education allows students to learn about who they are within the context of the Gospel and equips them with the training necessary for service both as professional church workers and lay leaders. The important combination of teaching in the confessional Lutheran faith and a community of worship and Christian fellowship provide nurture and support in preparation for service throughout the world. Karl A. Weber, Ottertail, MN; St. John’s (MNN); LCMS 21; Pastor. S. Conv. Deleg. 4; Model Theol. Conf. 1; D. Cir. Couns. 1; Capital Campaign 3; Cir. Secy.; Conv. Fl. Com. 1; BOD 1; Chm., Nom. Com. 1; CCM 7. C. Pastor 19. O. Wrote Study Notes, TLSB 1; Tchr., Sr. Theol. Class, LSA 1; Tchr., NT Survey, LSA 2. 64