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 […]
May 2025 Board Highlights: Strategic Progress, Stewardship & Transition at LSTC The May 2025 Board of Directors meeting of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, held May 19-20 in the LSTC Chapel, marked a decisive moment of governance and transition. Framed by institutional change and a commitment to long-term sustainability, the meeting highlighted LSTC’s […]
Building Communities of Learning and Faith: Welcoming Tony Johnston to the LSTC Board The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is proud to welcome Tony Johnston to its Board of Directors. A longtime educator, union leader, and active member of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, Johnston brings with him decades of experience […]
Joseph Falese Brings a Lifetime of Student-Centered Leadership to His New Role as LSTC Board Secretary For Joseph Falese, joining the Board of Directors at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago isn’t just an opportunity—it’s a calling. A seasoned higher education leader with over four decades of experience at Lewis University, Falese has dedicated […]
Mercy Ndosi-Shoo Joins LSTC’s Board of Directors, Bringing Faith-Driven Leadership and a Heart for Inclusion When Mercy Ndosi-Shoo received an unexpected email from Bishop Scott Johnson asking if she would consider serving as a board member for the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, her response was immediate: “How do you say no to Jesus?” […]
Greg Kaufmann Returns to LSTC’s Board: A Vision for Accessible, Lifelong Theological Education When Greg Kaufmann MDiv ‘77 says he’s deeply rooted in both ministry and education, he means it. Over a decades-long career, Kaufmann has served as a pastor, educator, lay leader, innovator, and consultant. Now, as he returns to LSTC’s Board of Directors […]
An Invitation to a Bright Future: Paul Erbes Joins the LSTC Board with a Vision for Hope and Transformation For Paul Erbes, Vice President of Advancement & Marketing at Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake, joining the board of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is more than a professional contribution—it’s a homecoming to […]
Teresa Cintrón: A Commitment to Leadership, Justice, and Faith When Teresa Cintrón was invited to serve on the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago’s Board of Directors, it was an opportunity that aligned with both her professional expertise and personal convictions. A lifelong Lutheran with a background in finance, strategic planning, fundraising, and development, Cintrón brings a […]
LSTC Faculty, Board Reaffirm Commitments to Anti-Racism, Diversity, Justice At its February meeting LSTC’s Board of Directors unanimously endorsed a statement by the faculty, which underscores our school’s unwavering support for students and staff, especially those targeted by the current administration in Washington. The statement reiterates LSTC’s commitment to anti-racism, social justice, eco-friendly measures, and […]
New Board Member Preston Fields on Vocation, Connection, and the Transformative Power of Community Preston Fields, Campus Pastor and Executive Director of Lutheran Campus Ministry at UW-Madison and 2018 MDiv graduate from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, has charted a remarkable journey to becoming a Lutheran pastor and board member of LSTC. Raised […]
