Peter, David
Professor of Practical Theology, Practical Theology
Dean of Faculty, Dean of Faculty
Alumni Relations Adviser, Alumni Relations
Vocatio: High School
Dates
June 21-27, 2025
RegisterVocatio: High School is a fun opportunity for high school men and women entering grades ninth through 12th to explore God’s calling and direction for them.
Find God’s Calling for Your Life
Vocatio: High School is a retreat that encourages high schoolers to find God’s calling for their lives through experiencing many aspects of the Seminary including worship and devotions, sessions with professors, and even some fun and recreation!
Open to high school men and women entering grades ninth through 12th, the registration fee is $200.
Registration deadline: May 31, 2025
Meet Your Speakers
Saleska, Timothy
Professor of Exegetical Theology, Exegetical Theology
Dean of Ministerial Formation, Ministerial Formation
Gustav and Sophie Butterbach Professor of Exegetical Theology, Exegetical Theology
Asher, Jennie
Director of Deaconess Studies, Deaconess Studies
Golden, Kevin
Director of Resident Field Education, Exegetical Theology
Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology, Exegetical Theology
Dean of Theological Research and Publication, Exegetical Theology
Schedule
Saturday, June 21
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| Noon | Arrivals and check-in |
| 3 p.m. | Introductions and opening devotion |
| 4 p.m. | Campus tour |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner with Seminary President Dr. Thomas J. Egger |
| 6:30 p.m. | Group Activity |
| 8:30 p.m. | Devotions |
| 9 p.m. | Group free time |
| 10 p.m. | Quiet time in dorms |
Sunday, June 22
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 10:30 a.m. | Worship service at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, St Louis |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Camp Wartburg visit and team-building activities |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner at camp |
| 6:30 p.m. | Return to campus |
| 7:30 p.m. | Devotions |
| 8:30 p.m. | Group free time |
| 10 p.m. | Quiet time in dorms |
Monday, June 23
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Optional music rehearsal |
| 9:35 a.m. | Chapel |
| 10:30 a.m. | Session 1: Fixing our eyes on Jesus with Dr. David Peter, professor of Practical Theology “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus,” our theme for this academic year, is based on Heb. 12:1-3 (ESV): “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” During our first session, we will take a closer look at these verses and their impact on our lives today. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | College fair (includes LCMS Spirit Day — wear a shirt from a Concordia school or LCMS ministry) |
| 3:30 p.m. | Ask the pastors and deaconesses |
| 4:30 p.m. | Open gym |
| 6 p.m. | Dinner with Set Apart to Serve presentation |
| 7:30 p.m. | Devotions |
| 8 p.m. | Group free time |
| 10 p.m. | Quiet time in dorms |
Tuesday, June 24
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Optional music rehearsal |
| 9:35 a.m. | Chapel |
| 10:30 a.m. | Session 2: Fixing our eyes on Jesus With Dr. Timothy Saleska, professor of Exegetical Theology The Psalms in the Light of Jesus our Lord The Psalms are often described as the prayer book of the Bible. They reflect our lived experiences — great joy, immense sorrow and everywhere in between. As we read them, they also point us to Jesus, the one who goes before us and intercedes for us. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Group photo |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Service project: Dutchtown clean up |
| 6 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7:30 p.m. | Devotions |
| 8 p.m. | Group free time |
| 10 p.m. | Quiet time in dorms |
Wednesday, June 25
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Optional music rehearsal |
| 9:35 a.m. | Chapel |
| 10:30 a.m. | Session 3: Fixing our eyes on Jesus with Dr. Jennie Asher, director of Deaconess Studies |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Group outing to Grant’s Farm |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. | Open gym |
| 7:30 p.m. | Devotions (Individual Confession and Absolution offered) |
| 8:30 p.m. | Group free time |
| 10 p.m. | Quiet time in dorms |
Thursday, June 26
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Optional music rehearsal |
| 9:35 a.m. | Chapel |
| 10:30 a.m. | Session 4: Fixing our eyes on Jesus with Dr. Kevin Golden, associate professor of Exegetical Theology In the Name You were baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and so you received a flood of blessings. One of those blessings is the Name into which you were baptized. When you have the name of the Lord, you have Him and all that is His. Let us rejoice in what the Lord packs into His name. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Sticky Faith activity: Encouraging encouragers |
| 2:30 p.m. | Group outing to Forest Park |
| 6 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7:30 p.m. | Devotions |
| 8:30 p.m. | Group free time |
| 10 p.m. | Quiet time in dorms |
Friday, June 27
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Optional music rehearsal |
| 9:35 a.m. | Chapel (includes music by participants) |
| 10:30 a.m. | Pack up and clean up |
| 11:30 a.m. | Box lunches to go |
| 12:30 p.m. | Blessing and departure |
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