Strategic Plan

Concordia Seminary’s strategic plan reflects upon, articulates and rededicates our identity, mission and vision for continued growth and success in serving our students, donors and alumni; the congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and our partners worldwide.

The distinct mission of Concordia Seminary flows from the Lutheran confession of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This Gospel is distinct, true and necessary. “It illumines and magnifies the honor of Christ and brings to pious consciences the abundant consolation that they need. … One can easily see how necessary it is to understand this faith, for through it alone we recognize Christ’s work and receive his blessings, and it alone provides a sure and firm consolation for devout minds” (Apol IV:2, 118).

In pursuit of its mission and guided by its core values, Concordia Seminary has adopted four strategic priorities for 2022-26.

Overview:

Strategic Priority 1: Faithful and full-person formation

This priority places an emphasis on the centrality of daily chapel worship, ministerial formation and the intentional cultivation of future faculty.

Strategic Priority 2: Commitment to community and collaboration

This priority focuses on the importance of fostering community and hospitality, and emphasizes collaboration with our sister seminary, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., and with our Synod and its various agencies.

Strategic Priority 3: Strong recruitment and enrollment

This priority focuses on the importance of prayer, increased enrollment and a “well-prepared ministerium from ‘all nations.’”

Strategic Priority 4: Lutheran resources and reach

This priority emphasizes a comprehensive continuing education strategy and quality Lutheran theological resources, and also focuses on furthering the Seminary’s Lutheran reach and worldwide impact.