Entries by Leah Matzke

Commencement 2021

On Saturday, May 15, 170 students earned degrees marking the completion of their ministerial training at Martin Luther College. This included 32 preseminary Bachelor of Arts degrees, 110 Bachelor of Science in Education degrees (including 18 early childhood education), nine Bachelor of Science degrees, (including one staff ministry degree, six educational studies degrees and two […]

A Message from the President

Dear MLC Family, Rejoice with us! Our MLC campus is beginning to reopen! In many ways, this semester has felt like the beginning of a spring thaw after a long winter! For the first time in three challenging semesters, God has permitted us to be only three weeks away from completing an entire semester together […]

An Exciting Announcement from MLC!

An Important Advancement for Martin Luther College’s Campaign The Martin Luther College (MLC) administration and governing board are excited to announce a significant advancement in the Equipping Christian Witnesses (ECW) campaign pillar designated to campus facilities. Thanks to the gift of two generous donors, our new athletic center is fully funded. After extensive interviews, analysis, […]

A Message from President Gurgel

The MLC family invites you to take a few minutes and consider these encouragements from MLC President Rich Gurgel. May the wondrous gift, born in the little town of Bethlehem so long ago, bring you the true joy of our celebrations and the true peace of our salvation in Christ.

2021-22 MLC Calendar Release

MLC is pleased to offer our friends another two-year desktop calendar for 2021 and 2022. Calendars will be available at the two local New Ulm churches, but if you’re not in the area, please place your order with this form and we will mail it to you. Order now

An Interview with Outgoing MLC President Mark Zarling

Outgoing Martin Luther College President Mark G. Zarling’s first step onto the campus was accompanied by “a little bit of fear. OK. More than a little bit.” He said he recognized the need “to grow to think in terms as an administrator” and was thankful to be blessed with “people [who] were doing their responsibilities […]

Martin Luther College Welcomes New President

Martin Luther College is pleased to announce the arrival of its new president, Rev. Richard Gurgel. President Gurgel replaces President Mark Zarling, who retired this June after serving the college from 2007 to 2020. President Gurgel brings decades of experience in both ministerial education and parish ministry, as well as 18 years of experience as […]

Knights Return – 2020 Planning Document

    We offer this Knights Return plan, trusting in God’s gracious care for us in our Lord Jesus. At the same time, we also recognize that such trust does not diminish the responsibility God himself entrusts to us to be wise stewards of our health for the sake of our whole campus family as […]

MLC’s Philosophy of Financial Assistance and Student Indebtedness

WE ARE GRATEFUL. Martin Luther College (MLC) is deeply grateful for the continued support of WELS. The WELS operating subsidy, which comes from WELS Congregational Mission Offerings (CMO), funds about 17% of MLC’s budget. We are also grateful for the gifts that come directly to MLC from foundations and individuals within WELS. The blessing of this […]