Luther Hostel

Three days of learning, worship, and Lutheran community

Dr. Carl Beckwith
Professor of Historical Theology


Dr. Geoffrey Boyle
Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions
Director of Field Education
Director of Specific Ministry Pastor Program (including SMP—Español/English)


Dr. Paul J. Grime
Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions
Dean of the Chapel
Co-Director of Good Shepherd Institute


Dr. Gifford A. Grobien
The David P. Scaer Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology
Assistant Provost
Director of DMin Program


Dr. Cameron MacKenzie
The Forrest E. and Frances H. Ellis Professor of German Reformation Studies
Faculty Marshal


Dr. Benjamin T. G. Mayes
Associate Professor and Chairman of Historical Theology
Associate Editor of Concordia Theological Quarterly


Dr. John G. Nordling
Professor of Exegetical Theology


Dr. Todd A. Peperkorn
Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions
Vice President of Spiritual Formation
Director of Residential Pastoral Formation Programs
Director of Certification and Placement


Rev. Michael W. Salemink
Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions
Director of Vicarage and Internship


Dr. Peter J. Scaer
Professor and Chairman of Exegetical Theology
Director of MA Program
Book Review Editor of CTQ


Dr. William Weinrich
Professor of Historical Theology


Dr. Roland Ziegler
The Robert D. Preus Professor of Systematic Theology and Confessional Lutheran Studies
Chairman of Systematic Theology


Wednesday, November 4


7:00–8:15 a.m.Breakfast

Dining Hall


7:45–8:15 a.m.Registration

Luther Hall


8:20 a.m.Welcome—Dr. Todd Peperkorn

Luther Hall


8:30–9:55 a.m.Session I—"What Is Biblical Hospitality?" with Dr. Todd Peperkorn

Luther Hall


10:00–10:45 a.m.Morning Worship with Holy Communion

Kramer Chapel


10:45–10:55 a.m.Coffee with students

Student Commons


11:00–11:55 a.m.Session II—"What Makes a Good Sermon?" with Prof. Michael Salemink

Luther Hall


12:00–1:00 p.m.Lunch

Dining Hall


1:00–2:00 p.m.Attend class; visit bookstore; free time


2:15–3:15 p.m.Session III—"The Challenge of Divorce in Congregations" with Dr. Benjamin T. G. Mayes

Luther Hall


3:30–4:30 p.m.Session IV—"Continuing the Philippians Adventure" with Dr. John Nordling

Luther Hall


4:40–5:00 p.m."Stewardship, Legacy Giving" with Rev. Matthew Montgomery

Luther Hall


5:00–5:30 p.m.Welcome Reception

Luther Hall


5:30 p.m.Dinner

Dining Hall; followed by Table Talk with Dr. Jeffrey Pulse in Luther Hall


Thursday, November 5


7:00–8:15 a.m.Breakfast

Dining Hall


8:30–9:50 a.m.Session V—"Lutherans and the Early Church Fathers" with Dr. Carl Beckwith

Luther Hall


10:00–10:30 a.m.Morning Worship

Kramer Chapel


10:30–10:55 a.m.Coffee with students

Student Commons


11:00–11:55 a.m.Session VI—"Remaining Faithful as the World Stakes Claim to Our Allegiance" with Dr. Peter Scaer

Luther Hall


12:00–1:00 p.m.Lunch

Dining Hall


1:00–2:55 p.m.Attend class; visit bookstore; library and architectural tour; free time


3:00–3:55 p.m.Session VII—"From Luther to Lutheranism, 1521–1530" with Dr. Cameron MacKenzie

Luther Hall


4:00–5:00 p.m.Session VIII—"Contemporary Worship: Where Did It Come From and Where Is It Going?" with Dr. Paul Grime

Luther Hall


5:15 p.m.Dinner

Dining Hall


6:30 p.m.Fireside Chat—"Celebrating 50 Years of CTSFW in Fort Wayne, Indiana" with Dr. David P. Scaer, Dr. David O. Wenthe, and Dr. William Weinrich, moderated by Dr. Arthur Just

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Friday, November 6


7:00–9:00 a.m.Breakfast

Dining Hall


8:00–8:55 a.m.Attend class


9:00–9:55 a.m.Session IX—"Friends, Enemies, or Just Neighbors? Christianity and Science" with Dr. Roland Ziegler

Luther Hall


10:00–10:30 a.m.Morning Worship

Kramer Chapel


10:30–10:55 a.m.Coffee with students

Student Commons


11:00–11:55 a.m.Session X—"An Early Discussion on Antichrist: Hippolytus of Rome" with Dr. William Weinrich

Luther Hall


12:00–1:00 p.m.Lunch

Dining Hall


1:15–2:15 p.m.Session XI—"Evangelism and Outreach: They're Both Essential but Not the Same"" with Dr. Geoffrey Boyle

Luther Hall


2:30–3:30 p.m.Session XII—"Seven Deadly Sins" with Dr. Gifford Grobien

Luther Hall


3:45–4:30 p.m.Student Panel

Luther Hall


4:30–4:45 p.m.Closing thoughts with Dr. Gifford Grobien

Luther Hall


5:00–6:00 p.m.Dinner

Dining Hall


7:00 p.m.Depart


Location Information

  • Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne
  • 6600 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN, 46825 US

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Admin. Assistant—Continuing Education
Phone: (260) 452-2204
Email: [email protected]

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