Eleven LSTC Alumni Lead as Bishops: Guiding the ELCA into the Future Across the ELCA, the call to bold, faithful leadership is being answered by eleven Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago alumni currently serving as bishops in synods across the country. These leaders, shaped by their theological formation at LSTC, are guiding congregations and […]
LSTC Celebrates Re-Election of Alum Bishop Yehiel Curry as Bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago joyfully celebrates the re-election of the Rev. Yehiel Curry as Bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Bishop Curry received 265 of 388 legal votes on the […]
Alumni Spotlight on Luanne Cantrell MDiv ‘11: Answering the Call Beyond the Pulpit Since earning her Master of Divinity in 2011, Luanne Cantrell has forged a ministry path that exemplifies flexibility and faithfulness to God’s call. As the Community Support Services Coordinator for the Channahon Fire Protection District in Illinois, Cantrell finds herself ministering not […]
Bridging Worlds in Faith and Service:The Journey of Alums Rev. Dr. Pongsak and Monta Limthongviratn By Rhiannon Koehler When Rev. Dr. Pongsak Limthongviratn ThM ’91, PhD ’00 arrived at LSTC in 1989, he was stepping into more than a new academic chapter—he was stepping into a lifelong calling. At the time, he was one of […]
Matt Keadle MDiv ’11 On Keeping the Faith and Building Community When Matt Keadle MDiv ’11 first arrived at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago he saw it as more than just a seminary. It was an opportunity to cross a divide. Growing up in Arlington Heights, a Chicago suburb, Keadle rarely ventured into […]
Katie Jensen MDiv, 2024 and Eric Jensen MDiv, 2024 on Finding Love in Seminary Quarantine Katie Jensen MDiv, 2024 and Eric Jensen MDiv, 2024 both never imagined they would end up in a clergy couple. And yet, after meeting during Zoom orientation in 2020, they say they got to know each other “really fast.” With […]
A Lifelong Commitment to Learning: The Rev. Michel Clark MDiv ’77 on Leadership, Mentorship, and the Global Impact of LSTC For the Rev. Michel Clark, Assistant to the Bishop for the West and Southwest Conferences, theological education has been a lifelong pursuit. Reflecting on his time at LSTC, Clark credits the seminary with instilling in […]
Amber Kalina MDiv ’21 on Being a Community Leader, Not Just a Church Leader For Amber Kalina MDiv ’21, LSTC helped her to become attentive to the intersection between faith and society. “Beloved community doesn’t just happen on its own,” Amber says. “It requires intentional relationship building, cherishing of diversity, and curiosity for what the […]
LSTC Announces 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees LSTC proudly celebrates the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards, recognizing alumni who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, service, and academic excellence in their respective fields. This year’s honorees are: Rev. Dr. Emlyn A. Ott – Specialized Ministry AwardRev. Dr. Carmelo Santos – Called to Lead Award Meet […]
Rev. Dr. Mary Tororeiy, PhD ‘15: Living Out LSTC’s Commitment to Peace and Justice Rev. Dr. Mary Tororeiy, PhD ’15, is weaving her ministry into the fabric of community life as rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Lompoc, California. Her days are filled with parish administration, pastoral care, preaching, and teaching, all underpinned by […]
