Seminary Update

We currently have four students enrolled at the Mexican Lutheran Seminary in Torreon. These men are part of a five-year program. During their years of study, the students learn the languages of the Bible (Greek and Hebrew), study the Old and New Testament in-depth, look at the history of the Lutheran church, and take many pastor-related courses (sermon writing, counseling, teaching, etc.).

Four professors teach at our seminary. Mexican pastor Esequiel Sanchez, who oversees the congregation El Redentor (Redeemer), teaches a number of classes. Professor Hector Nino, a member of one of the congregations here, teaches the students Spanish grammar. Missionary Ralph Martens (pictured above) and Missionary Larry Schlomer also teach classes.

We are very blessed to have dedicated students and teachers at the seminary. Mexican pastors are key to the future of the Lutheran Church here. They provide a strong leadership base on which the church can function and grow.

Thanks be to God for leading these men to become shepherds of his flock here. We pray for a growing enrollment at the seminary during the coming years.