ALS faculty and staff wish all of our students, supporters and friends a happy Chinese New Year. May God give you true riches in knowing Jesus and a faith that holds tightly onto him and his promises in all circumstances, so that even in the darkest times, we can say with Job, “I know that my redeemer lives!”...
World Missions is a passion of both SALEM and ALS. In December, Missionary Rob Siirila and Dr. Doebler (ALS) met up with SALEM leadership to discuss how to serve diaspora Hong Kong people. A new church plant by SALEM of Hong Kongers in Auckland is evidence of the need for such work. God’s Work through SALEM doesn’t stop there though. SALEM has its eye on other countries as well. As Hong Kong Christians spread across the earth, God provides opportunities for evangelism amongst people of every tribe, people, and language....
Brothers and families all joined together for fellowship and planning in Chiangmai. Goals were laid out for the year, a vision painted for the next 3 years and a target for 10 years from now. God has blessed us richly in the past and he will continue to as we make this “Lofty Charge” (the meeting theme)....
Spring is fast upon us! Another semester will begin! More opportunities to share God’s peace, love and hope with his people. Don’t forget to register for classes! The deadline is February 10th. To apply, click “Admissions” and then “Apply.”...
In response to the recent media and internet news about the "Global Chinese Pastors' New Year Joint Conference" to be held on January 14th, Asia Lutheran Seminary (ALS) hereby solemnly declares that this event has nothing to do with ALS....
RTEP (Regional Theological Education Program) Director Professor Guy Marquardt recently traveled to Dubai to meet with church leaders from a South-Asian country. Together they studied what it means to be Gospel-Centered Mentors. RTEP functions to train students in unique situations all over Asia. ...
ALS faculty and staff want to wish you a happy new year! May God continue to shower blessings upon you, your relatives, and your spiritual families as well. May we all hold tightly to God’s promises this year, as He promises to hold onto us forever and never let us go. To learn more about God’s promises, sign up for next semester’s classes! The schedule is out now! ...
“I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: 'You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.’ Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." Luke 2:10-12 ...
On December 4, President Bare visited Immanuel Lutheran College, where he encouraged students by reminding them that God’s grace is for them. Today’s students are tomorrow’s church leaders. We do whatever we can to foster strong faith and develop gifts in young people for service in God’s kingdom! ...
Each year, all the SALEM congregations gather to hold a joint worship service and ALS joins to celebrate the partnership we cherish with SALEM. This year was no different. A number of people interested in theological education visited the ALS booth after the service as well. We pray that God blesses this partnership for years to come ...