The Kieschnick Lecture Series
The Kieschnick Lecture Series inspires leaders in Lutheran education to develop new ministries as an important way to nurture the health of body, mind, and spirit in youth and adults living in urban areas. The lectures focus on topics relevant to urban education ministry, including trends in education, models for schools, and innovative programs.
Past Lectures
The Power of Partnership
Mr. Peter C. Groff
Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon Campus
March 8, 2012
On March 8—9, 2012, Wheat Ridge Ministries’ Center for Urban Education Ministries and Concordia University Wisconsin’s Urban Teacher’s Institute hosted a group of college representatives, urban educators and funders to showcase models of successful urban education and to foster possible parnterships between universities and schools. Read the white paper that summarizes the activities and findings of the two day summit.
The 20th Anniversary Kieschnick Lecture, Hong Kong, China
Past and Future: Big Dreams, Deep Commitment, Abiding Faith
Dr. Melvin M Kieschnick
October 13-14, 2011
Is There Hope in our Cities?
The 2011 Kieschnick Lecture, Cincinnati, Ohio
Marlene Lund
March 24, 2011
Lutheran Education and Lutherans Educating
The 2010 Kieschnick Lecture
Dr. Vernard Gant
Christ with the Children in the Metropolis
The 2008 Kieschnick Lecture, Chicago
The Reverend Dr. Stephen Paul Bouman
October 9, 2008
The Kieschnick Lecture Series is funded in honor of Dr. Melvin M. Kieschnick, a mentor and friend to all in Lutheran education, and an integral supporter and adviser to CUEM.
