The Augustana Ministerium

(Head 116k) The Augustana Ministerium: A pastoral association formed to preserve and promote Lutheran pastors and a<br>distinctively Lutheran Ministry of Word and Sacrament to Lutheran congregations.

Information concerning the upcoming Annual Theological Conference and Plenary Sesssion is in the news release below.
For a look at what has been covered in the past, use the ESSAYS and PRESENTATIONS button, above.
You may wish to read our foundational Statement on the Holy Ministry and our Constitution and Bylaws, by clicking the preceding links;
to apply for membership, visit our membership application.

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The Augustana Ministerium
311 W. Meyer, P.O. Box 246
Campbell Hill, IL 62916

Administrative Council:
Rev. Bruce Ley, Superintendent; Rev. Dr. Kent Heimbigner, Legate;
Rev. Drew Newman, Recording Secretary; Rev. Gregory Schultz, Bursar;
Rev. Eric Stefanski, Dean of Communications; Rev. Dr. Steven Hein, Dean of Education;
Rt. Rev. James Heiser, Dean of Missions; Rev. Dr. Micheal Strong, Dean of Pastoral Care; Rev. Jeffrey Ahonen, Dean of Pastoral Recruitment

On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week (May 20–21, 2008), the Augustana Ministerium met at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kearney, Missouri. Over fifty pastors and lay persons were in attendance as we listened to papers and had much fruitful discussion on the topics of mission work, education, and other topics relating to our theme of living in a “post-Synodical world.”

It was reiterated and reaffirmed that goal of The Augustana Ministerium is to support the Office of the Holy Ministry by providing support to pastors who are either under attack, in financial need, or serving congregations that are unable to support them sufficiently. It was noted that since our inception The Augustana Ministerium has provided nearly $25,000 to this end, and that we anticipate much greater need for support in the coming months and years. TAM is hopeful that many more laymen and pastors will join us in this effort by joining either the Ministerium or the Confraternity and supporting us with funding as they are able.

Elections were also held with the following results:

Superintendent: Rev. Bruce Ley
Legate: Rev. Dr. Kent Heimbigner
Recording Secretary: Rev. Drew Newman
Bursar: Rev. Greg Schultz
Dean of Pastoral Recruitment: Rev. Jeffrey Ahonen
Dean of Pastoral Care: Rev. Dr. Micheal Strong
Dean of Missions: Rt. Rev. James Heiser
Dean of Education: Rev. Dr. Steven Hein
Dean of Communications: Rev. Eric Stefanski

Go to <http://www.augustanaministerium.org> to learn more about the work of the ministerium, to join, to read our “Statement on the Ministry,” and to get a copy of our Constitution and Bylaws.

Watch for more announcements coming soon about how you can help in this much needed work.

Rev. Drew A. Newman, Recording Secretary

The Augustana Ministerium

Make checks payable to:

The Augustana Ministerium
c/o The Rev. Gregory J. Schultz, Bursar
311 W. Meyer, P.O. Box 246
Campbell Hill, IL 62916

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