Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, recognized significant ordination anniversaries and commissioning dates of 10 faculty at the end of chapel service on Dec. 19. Each faculty member was recognized and prayers of thanksgiving were offered for their service. A reception was held following the chapel service to allow individuals in the Seminary community the opportunity to express their gratitude.

The following Concordia Seminary faculty members were recognized:

Joel Biermann – 20 years
Louis Brighton – 55 years
Bruce Hartung – 40 years
Robert Kolb – 35 years
Won Yong Ji – 50 years
Glenn Nielsen – 25 years
Timothy Saleska – 25 years
William Utech – 20 years
Robert Weise – 25 years

“The years of faithful service to our Lord and His people given by these eight men bespeak the faithfulness of our good and gracious God, who always gives His church gifts to carry out His work (Eph. 4:8, 11),” commented Dr. James Voelz, dean of the faculty at Concordia Seminary. “Together, they have served in many lands, in many languages, and in many stations and positions, both here and elsewhere, and we at Concordia Seminary are glad and proud to call them our brothers in Christ.”