Concordia University, Nebraska Celebrates New Academic Year with Worship Service

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Concordia University, Nebraska commenced its 132nd academic year with an evening worship service held on August 24 at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. The service emphasized the university's theme for the year, which is centered around the Bible verse "continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister" (Colossians 1:23). The university's campus chaplain, Rev. Ryan Matthias, delivered the sermon, accompanied by music provided by University Organist Dr. Jeffrey Blersch, Assistant Professor of Music Robert Cody, and the University A Cappella Choir under the direction of Dr. Kurt von Kampen. The service also recognized new faculty and staff members, as well as those who have advanced in academic rank within the university.

Key Takeaways:

  • The university's theme for the year is centered around the Bible verse "continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister" (Colossians 1:23).
  • The university's campus chaplain, Rev. Ryan Matthias, delivered the sermon during the worship service.
  • Music for the service was provided by the University Organist Dr. Jeffrey Blersch, Assistant Professor of Music Robert Cody, and the University A Cappella Choir under the direction of Dr. Kurt von Kampen.
  • The service recognized new faculty and staff members, including Cari Berner, Jon Black, Erica Bobby, and 14 others.
  • Faculty advancing in academic rank include Justin Groth, Amy Royuk, and Rev. Dr. Hans Trinklein, who elevated to Associate Professor, and Dr. Nolan Harms, Ed Hoffman, and Dr. Beth Pester, who elevated to Professor.
  • University President Dr. Bernard Bull, Provost Dr. Tim Preuss, and The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Nebraska District President Rev. Richard Snow welcomed new faculty and staff, and honored those advancing in rank.

Statistics:

  • 15 new faculty and staff members were recognized during the worship service.
  • 4 faculty members advanced to Associate Professor, and 3 elevated to Professor.
  • The university is commemorating its 132nd academic year.
  • The worship service was held on August 24 at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward.

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