Reflections on MLC’s Silver Anniversary:
Alumni Memories
Remembering the ’90s on the Hill
Two Graduates—from ’96 and ’97—Look Back
Both Northwestern College and Dr. Martin Luther College had long and storied histories. We know and believe that both legacies continue through MLC, but back in 1996, there were many who were unwilling to relinquish their allegiance to Northwestern or DMLC. It took a little while for that tension to go away. . . .
Today, I would encourage all students to get to know schoolmates training for the pastoral ministry, teaching ministry, and staff ministry. Of course, you probably don’t have enough time to make friends with everyone on campus, but what I’m saying is, don’t stay in a bubble.
The more we get to know one another, the more we appreciate the gifts with which God has blessed our church body. We all have different roles to play in the body of Christ, but each role has equal importance.
Rev. Brady Coleman MLC ’96
Pastor, Siloah-Milwaukee
In the early 90s on the hill, we were some knuckleheads who went to class, played cards in the dorms, and did our best to leave MLC with a spouse lined up.
We surely did receive a solid education at MLC, preparing us to one day lead classrooms, fill pulpits, and serve our Savior no matter what we did in our futures.
But along the way, we dressed up in costumes for home basketball games, lived through the Great Centennial Fire of 1994, and created lifelong friendships.
Several in this group of guys (pictured) have gotten together every summer since June of 1993. These WELS teachers and pastors, a public school teacher, and a U.S. Coast Guard Commander are my lifelong friends. Why? Because we share faith in the one true God and his Son Jesus Christ . . . and we met at MLC.
Andrew Aguilar MLC ’97
Superintendent, California LHS
