Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary

Seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary
6 Browns Court
Mankato, Minnesota 56001
507-344-7354

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Gaylin R. Schmeling

Gaylin-R-SchmelingPresident
Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology

  • 507-344-7855 | Gaylin.Schmeling@blc.edu
Education:
  • S.T.M. (History of Dogma) -Nashotah House Theological Seminary, Nashotah, WI, 1993
  • M.Div. -Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary, Mankato, MN, 1978
  • B.S. -Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN, 1973

Other Academic Work:

  • Northwestern College, Watertown, WI; Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN; Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN

Ministry:

  • President -Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary, 1997–
  • Pastor -Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and School, Okauchee, WI, 1986–1997
  • Pastor -English Lutheran Church, Cottonwood, MN & Zion Lutheran Church, Tracy, MN, 1978–1986
  • Vicar -Lake Mills Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, IA; Lime Creek Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, IA; First Shell Rock Lutheran Church, Northwood, IA; Somber Lutheran Church, Northwood, IA; Immanuel Lutheran Church, Riceville, IA

Published Books:

  • Baptism: My Adoption into God’s Family. Milwaukee, WI: Northwestern Publishing House, 1999.
  • God’s Gift to You: A Devotional Book on the Lord’s Supper. Milwaukee, WI: Northwestern Publishing House, 2001.
  • Bread of Life from Heaven: The Theology of the Means of Grace, the Public Ministry, and Church Fellowship. Mankato, MN: Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary Press, 2009.
  • From Wilderness to Promised Land: A Series of Sermons Based on the Exodus Theme. Mankato, MN: Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary Press, 2012.

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