Service to the Church

The Service to the Church award is conferred upon alumni who have modeled for others a life of dedicated service to God and humanity, for enlightened care of God’s creation, all within the context of the Christian Gospel; who have acknowledged and used the gifts from the Holy Spirit; loved God and their neighbor and are a witness of the Gospel.

This award is presented in one of two categories: Service to the Lutheran-Church Missouri Synod OR service to the Church at large.

AWARD ELIGIBILITY | Service to the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS)

• Be a living, degreed alumnus/a of Concordia University or Concordia Academy (prior to 1972) when nominated. Awards may be given posthumously if the recipient was living when nominated;
• Have served at least 10 years;
• Be a rostered member of the LCMS;
• Be currently serving or have served in an LCMS congregation or institution;
• An individual is only eligible for nomination in one category per awarding cycle.

AWARD ELIGIBILITY | Service to the Church at large

• Be a living, degreed alumnus/a of Concordia University or Concordia Academy (prior to 1972) when nominated. Awards may be given posthumously if the recipient was living when nominated;
• Be an alumnus of at least 10 years;
• Be a member in good standing of their home congregation;
• An individual is only eligible for nomination in one category per awarding cycle.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Distinctive, exceptional work fulfilling the mission of Concordia University St.Paul through service to the church.
• Modeled a life of dedicated service to God and neighbor (Matthew 22:37-39);
• Demonstrated service through using the gifts of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23);
• Dedicated witness of the Gospel (Matthew 28:19-20);
• Distinctiveness of performance above and beyond others.

Concordia’s Mission Statement
The mission of Concordia University, St. Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, for enlightened care of God’s creation, all within the context of the Christian Gospel.

With questions, please contact: 
Rhonda (Behm) Palmersheim, BA ’88
Associate Vice President for Alumni and Constituent Relations
(651) 641-8894 or palmersheim@csp.edu