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Pres Em. Dr. John Lawrenz with the Lord. (26.08.43-22.09.24) It pleased the Lord to call his servant, Dr. John Lawrenz to his eternal home in heaven. We are especially thankful for his service in Hong Kong from 2004-2013. During this time, God used him to start Asia Lutheran Seminary and to build it into the institution it is today. Dr. John Lawrenz memorial service will be held on 26 October 2024 3:00pm (Saturday) at SALEM Grace Lutheran Church. Address : 4 Broadcast Drive, Kowloon, Kln, HK...

On behalf of the entire Lawrenz family, John’s ministry connected him to people all over the world. With that in mind, family are going to live stream his Memorial service for those who are not able to make it in person. Beginning at 2:55pm CST you can use this link to join the service. Please feel free to share this link with anyone that you feel would like to join us online. https://youtube.com/live/tMlJqwcqi90...

It pleased the Lord to call his servant, Dr. John Lawrenz to his eternal home in heaven. Throughout his life, Dr. Lawrenz impacted many around the world - from his teaching in America, Europe, and Asia. We are especially thankful for his service in Hong Kong from 2003-2013. During this time, God used him to start Asia Lutheran Seminary and to build it into the institution it is today. In each of his classes and workshops, he brought a passion for the lost, a love for God's word, clear teaching of the Old Testament, and the importance of the reformation and the teachings of the Lutheran church. We are thankful for his life of service and join his family in looking forward to a joyous resurrection. May God be with all who mourn....

With the start of this Fall Semester, ALS has entered into its 20th academic year (more information on that in the months ahead). We are so thankful to God for this privilege to serve God’s people. We pray that our students have a blessed and fruitful year as they learn God’s Word and grow in their faith. God bless them as they take the truth God has planted in their hearts and share it with others....

Welcome to our new and returning students! Classes start on Monday. Opening service will be held at ALS on Sunday, September 1 at 3:30pm. Join the livestream at this link. This fall semester, we have an exciting lineup of classes that will build you up and prepare you for your various roles in God’s Kingdom. God bless your studies! If you’re interested in studying, but haven’t signed up yet, please contact us at info@als.org.hk....

This summer a group of ALS professors made the trip to America to study at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary’s “Summer Quarter.” This program gives pastors and professors of theology the opportunity to study God’s Word intensively for a few weeks over the summer. It also allows our professors the chance to fellowship with other pastors and professors from all over the world, while at the same time serves to keep them sharp for the classroom in Asia. ...

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. ...

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"....

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!...

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: ...