Author: admin

16 Aug

Posted at 10:34h in Lastest News

Congratulations to all those brothers who have graduated from our partner seminary, Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Lutheran (STTL) in Indonesia! God bless you in your ministries!ALS provides consultation and support through the Regional Theological Education Program (RTEP) to the seminary in Indonesia. We are blessed to say that we are not only partners with them in training future pastors in Asia, but we also have fellowship with them in Christ as fellow confessional Lutherans. ...

09 Aug

Posted at 12:27h in Weekly Devotions

What is your favorite way to picture Jesus? Is it baby Jesus lying in a manger? Miraculous Jesus walking on water? Loving Jesus sacrificing his life on the cross? Victorious Jesus exiting a tomb? Many biblical pictures of Jesus may bring us comfort at various times of our lives. When I am troubled by my sins, the image of Christ paying the price on the cross brings relief. ...

09 Aug

Posted at 12:01h in Lastest News

The fall semester is about to begin! We are now accepting applications for the Fall semester, so you can learn with us and equip yourself to meet the challenges of these rapidly changing times. The deadline for registration is August 18th. To apply for the program, please click on "Admissions" and then "Apply"....

02 Aug

Posted at 11:19h in Lastest News

In early July, a group of ALS graduates, students, and SALEM members made the trek to South Dakota, USA to take part in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society (LWMS) annual conference, where they were a living breathing example of the grace of God which knows no borders. Relationships stay strong when we’re able to meet together for worship and mutual Christ-centered encouragement! See you next year!...

02 Aug

Posted at 10:40h in Weekly Devotions

“The doctor needs to see you as soon as possible. Can you come in today?” Nobody wants to be on the receiving end of that phone call. But it’s a phone call that must take place. If you are diagnosed with some illness that requires immediate attention, you don’t want the doctor to keep it a secret and to wait until your next visit. Not only do you appreciate the immediate attention, but you also appreciate that the doctor wants to have the conversation in person. It demonstrates care and concern....

26 Jul

Posted at 10:34h in Weekly Devotions

This chapter of the book of Ezekiel sounds like a spooky story. The Spirit of God leads the prophet Ezekiel to a valley of dry bones. But these aren’t animal bones; they’re human bones. Femurs, rib cages, vertebrae, and skulls—these bones were lifeless and dry....

19 Jul

Posted at 11:00h in Weekly Devotions

If you’ve ever walked through a busy international airport terminal, you’ve been bombarded with the discord of multiple foreign languages. The words you cannot understand sound like gibberish. And when you hear your native tongue, it is a welcome relief....

09 Jul

Posted at 10:13h in Lastest News

Philippians 1:21, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." We are thankful for Dr. Witte's life-long testimony of faith. The livestream of the memorial service celebrating will be available, we also invite you to read his obituary and The family asks that in lieu of flowers you consider a donation to the "Steve Witte Memorial Scholarship fund.” For more information on the scholarship: ...

04 Jul

Posted at 17:22h in Lastest News

Dear friends, As you are aware, God, in his infinite wisdom has taken former President Steve Witte home to be with him. Two of Steve’s daughters and three granddaughters also died in the tragic fire. Our ALS family is doing all we can to support these families during this time of tragedy.We invite you to join us in supporting them through the linked fundraisers below:If you would like to support the Kuehl family -- the family of Steve and Mary's daughter Charis and granddaughter Stella ...

02 Jul

Posted at 11:50h in Lastest News

Dear friends and family of ALS, It is with sadness in our hearts that we wish to inform you that the Lord has taken his servant, Dr. Steve Witte out of this world of sorrows to be with him in eternal peace. Dr. Witte, along with several of his family members died tragically in a fire this weekend. Please keep his wife, Mary, and their entire family in your prayers as they mourn this loss and await a joyous resurrection. For now, we cry, but we trust that the time is coming when Jesus will wipe away every tear from our eyes. We will share funeral arrangements and other details as they become available....