Concordia Theological Foundation presented checks to 35 newly trained pastors at Concordia Theological Seminary on May 11, 2026. A total of $175,000 was presented to the 2026 Master of Divinity graduate students to assist them in preparing for their first call to serve a congregation of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.The Trustees of Concordia…
The primary purpose of Concordia Theological Foundation (CTF) is to assist in preparing men for the Office of Holy Ministry. To that end, on Monday, May 11, 2026, Concordia Theological Foundation distributed checks to 35 graduating 2025–2026 Master of Divinity Students at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW). Each individual received a check…
On Monday, May 5, 2025, Concordia Theological Foundation distributed checks to 30 graduating Master of Divinity Students in the amount of $2,250 for a total of $67,500. The stipends were presented to each newly trained pastor who was prepared through their studies to serve a congregation of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. For those…
In May 2024, Concordia Theological Foundation awarded 20 students with $2,500. The students were selected by professors of the Seminary based upon their scholarship and their assessment that each will faithfully serve as a confessional Lutheran pastor as members of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. The Seminary was also given $215,036. This year is…
The Rev. James Gier, pastor of Ascension Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, and president of the Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW) Class of 2002, presented a check for $4,964 to CTSFW President Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr., on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The check provided a $150 book credit for each of the fourth-year…
During the presentation of Concordia Theological Foundation distribution checks to Concordia Theological Seminary students on May 9, 2023, David Hawk, Foundation President, remarked to the students, “Hopefully, as you serve the church, you will have opportunities to invite other faithful Lutherans to support the Foundation’s efforts to assist new pastors and your Seminary.”…
On May 9, 2023, Concordia Theological Foundation President David Hawk awarded 24 outstanding Concordia Theological Seminary students a check for $2,000.00 each. The 24 students were selected by professors of the Seminary based upon their scholarship and their assessment that each will faithfully serve as a confessional Lutheran pastor as members of the…
Students who received grants from Concordia Theological Foundation have expressed their thanks to our donors. Below are three of the thank you notes received. Your generosity in supporting the Foundation is greatly appreciated. Dear Concordia Theological Foundation,I just wanted to write a little note to express my deep gratitude for your support. We…
Student Recipients Donation to CTSFW On May 3, 2022, Concordia Theological Foundation President David Hawk presented Seminary President Lawrence Rast with a check for $224,791.00. Also, President Hawk awarded 20 outstanding students a check for $2,500.00 each. During the 2021-2022 school year, the Foundation gave the seminary and students a total of $281,000.00. …