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E V E N T C A L E N D A RCreated and Led by the Spirit—Planting Missional CongregationsFifth Annual Missional ChurchConsultationNov. 6-7Luther SeminaryTop scholars, denominational leaders,mission directors and church plantersgather to discuss how the Spirit isleading in the planting of missionalcongregations for a new apostolic era.www.luthersem.edu/missional_consultMid-Winter ConvocationJan. 13-15Luther SeminaryEngaging Scripture in a Communityof Faith with Heart, Mind and Spiritwww.luthersem.edu/convoDay in the LifeFeb. 14-15Luther SeminaryCollege students from across thecountry experience a day in the lifeof a seminarian.www.luthersem.edu/admissions/dayinthelifeAus Memorial LectureMarch 2-3Olson Campus CenterDr. Kenda Creasy Dean, AssociateProfessor of Youth, Church and Cultureand Director, Tennent School of ChristianEducation, Princeton Theological Seminary,Princeton, New Jerseywww.luthersem.edu/lectures/ausDive Into Your Faith with Lay School Classes!Informal, non-credit classes taught by seminary professorsfor lay people who want to learn more about mattersrelating to their Christian faith and life.Take Your Ministry to the Next Level with KAIROS!www.luthersem.edu/kairosContinuing education opportunities for pastors, associates inministry, diaconal ministers and lay leaders.Making Sense of Scripture (webcast available)*7-9 p.m.Faculty: David Lose, Marbury E. Anderson Professor ofBiblical PreachingEvil and the Bible7-9 p.m.Faculty: Fred Gaiser, Professor of Old TestamentWinter classes are held Mondays, Feb. 1-March 1. For classdescriptions or to register, visit www.luthersem.edu/layschool.For more information, call 651-641-3416 ore-mail kairos@luthersem.edu.*To attend Making Sense of Scripture via webcast you will needa high-speed Internet connection.November9-11 Preaching and Teaching to a New Generation30-Dec. 2 School for Lay MinistryJanuary4-15 Genesis to Revelation13-15 Mid-Winter Convocation: Engaging Scripture in aCommunity of Faith with Heart, Mind and Spirit25-29 Emotional IntelligenceFebruary1-2 Discernment for the Practice of IntentionalInterim Ministry9-11 Martin Luther King Jr. and Christian Leadership inthe Age of ObamaMarch1-5 Intentional Interim Ministry, Phase 122-23 School for Lay Ministry24-25 Children’s Ministry 10130STORY Fall 2009
Luther Seminary FINANCES 2008–2009EXPENSES:Student Educational &Support Programs: $ 8,912,466Academic Support: 936,635Student Services: 1,102,015Institutional Support: 6,858,936Grants, Scholarships: 3,314,470Physical Plant, Maintenance: 2,048,512Total Budget Expenses: $23,173,034INCOME:Gifts, Grants: $ 9,303,268*Tuition, Fees: 5,224,037Endowment Income: 3,206,067Churchwide, Synod Support: 2,011,440Auxiliaries and Other: 677,747Total Income Budget: $20,422,559*Includes gifts given in FY 2007-08 for use in FY 2008-09.ENDOWMENT:Total Market Value (as of June 30, 2009) $59,998,350Investment Returns 1-year: -21.0%2-year: -12.3%3-year: -3.2%Why Annual Gifts Matter:It would take more than $186 million of unrestrictedendowment to generate the annual spending powergiven by our friends and alumni/ae each year.Faculty Salaries • Scholarships • Tuition • Room and Board• Books and Fees •Faculty Resources • Technology for Classrooms •WorkingPreacher • Resources for the Library• Communion Supplies for Chapel • Faculty Salaries •Scholarships • Tuition • Room and Board• Books and Fees •Faculty Resources • Technology for Classrooms• Distributed Learning Programs • Resources for the Library •Communion Supplies for Chapel • Faculty Salaries• Room and Board • Tuition • Room and Board •Computer Labs • Books and Fees• Faculty Resources • Technology for Classrooms •Global Ministry Impact • Resources for the Library• Communion Supplies for Chapel •Faculty Salaries • Scholarships • Tuition • Room and Board• Books and Fees • TuitionCross-Cultural Learning • Technology for Classrooms •New Course Development • Resources for the Library• Communion Supplies for Chapel • Faculty Salaries •Top Notch Students • Tuition • Room and Board• Campus Improvements and Maintenance • Books and Fees •Faculty Resources • Technology for Classrooms• WorkingPreacher • Resources for the Library •Communion Supplies for Chapel • Faculty Salaries• Technology for Classrooms • Room and Board •Library Resources • Books and Fees •• Faculty Resources • Technology for Classrooms •Innovations • Resources for the Library• Communion Supplies for Chapel •Increased Preaching Instruction • Scholarships • Tuition • Room and Board• Resources for the Library • Books and Fees •Faculty Resources • Technology for Classrooms •• Information Technology • Resources for the LibraryCommunion Supplies for Chapel • Faculty Salaries •• Faculty Development • Tuition • Room and BoardTechnology for Classrooms • Books and Fees• Visiting Scholars and Lecturers • Technology for ClassroomsWorkingPreacher • Resources for the Library •• Communion Supplies for Chapel • Faculty SalariesScholarships • Tuition • Room and Board •• Faculty Salaries • Books and FeesFaculty Resources • Technology for Classrooms •• WorkingPreacher • Resources for the Library• ComputerLabs •Cost To Educate a StudentAfter Donor Support:Donor Dollars at WorkFriends and alumni/ae giveto ensure seminarians are100 percent equipped to leadin mission. Donor supportmade up 55 percent of theannual budget when combiningoutright gifts and endowmentincome. Charitable gifts covereverything from studentscholarships and cross-culturalexperiences to new coursedevelopment and much more!The average student receives $5,821.44 peryear in scholarships and grants. As the samplestudent budget below shows, this leavesa significant gap for students to fill.Tuition 11,000Room and Board 6,120Books and Fees 2,000Transportation 3,000Misc. Personal 6,750Total $28,870Figures are for a typical single student living on campusfor the 2008-09 school year.Luther Seminary awards more than $3.1 million in financial aid each year. Congregations provideanother $1.2 million in assistance. On average, this covers approximately four-fifths of thecost of tuition. Students still incur significant education and living expenses.Scholarships and tuition support make it possible for students to say “Yes!” to God’s call!Mid-WinterConvocation drawsmore than 600 churchleaders to campusCollege juniors and seniorsget a sneak peek at seminaryduring the annual A Day inthe Life eventAt the 139th Commencementceremony, 159 students were sentout into the world, ready to sharethe good news of the gospel——–——January——–—–—February———––—March——––——April——––——May———––——June———––—–—Dr. Nalini Arles, professor, UnitedTheological College, Bangalore, India,the 2009 Schiotz Visiting Professor, arriveson campus, staying through MayThe Luther Seminarycommunity joined incelebration during theSpring FlingThe 22x24-foot He Qi“Women of Philanthropy”quilt is prominentlydisplayed on campusSTORY I Fall I 2009 17
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