Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology
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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:
- Sent by the Shepherd: Seventy-five Years at Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary. Mankato, MN: Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary Press, 2021.
- Great David’s Greater Son: A Series of Sermons Based on David and the Psalms. Mankato, MN: Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary Press, 2018.
- From Wilderness to Promised Land: A Series of Sermons Based on the Exodus Theme. Mankato, MN: Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary Press, 2012.
- 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.
- God’s Gift to You: A Devotional Book on the Lord’s Supper. Milwaukee, WI: Northwestern Publishing House, 2001.
- Baptism: My Adoption into God’s Family. Milwaukee, WI: Northwestern Publishing House, 1999.
