A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Young people who are choosing a career often look for something important and interesting, something challenging and exciting. There are many who crave the latest in man's wisdom and are overwhelmingly impressed by the many opportunities the world of education and technology has to offer them. There are so many things which are new and even startling to their minds that they give little thought to the worthwhile task of dedicating their lives to work in the spiritual world, to preach and to teach the Word of God to others. There is a danger in becoming so interested and involved in the things which are seen and temporal that they easily lose sight of that which is infinitely more important, their soul's eternal welfare. But what a joy and privilege there is for those who would spend their lives in teaching children and young people the truths of God's Word, the Gospel of a Savior slain, telling one and all in the words of that Savior whom we worship as our Lord and God, "Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God" (Matt. 4:4). We have the assurance that while heaven and earth shall pass away with all its marvels, that Word which he has given us to proclaim and share shall not pass away. The marvels of science, the wisdom of the philosopher, the charms of music, the beauties of this world are not unknown to our mighty and loving God. He is the creator of all things. He does not forbid us to delve into the mysteries of nature and the wisdom of this world. As part of his creation he has given us minds and senses to use, to learn and to appreciate the world about us. However, God's Word and that alone can answer life's biggest questions. Those who preach and teach that Word have a very important and challenging work to do, a work which enjoys his richest blessings. The education given at Dr. Martin Luther College rests on the conviction that every area of academic endeavor must be tied to the cross. Christ is the center and heart of all learning. His redeeming love and unmerited grace give meaning and purpose to our lives and all our learning. The staffing of the faculty, the curriculum, the student activities, and the physical facilities are so designed as to offer students a thorough and well-rounded program in preparation for the high calling of serving the Savior in the teaching ministry. While students of Dr. Martin Luther College, upon graduation, receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education, they will recognize above all the wonderful love and grace of God in providing them with the necessary gifts to reach such a goal as well as the privilege he grants them to enter into the work of the church and assist in carrying out the Savior'S command, "Feed my lambs, feed my sheep." To this end we shall strive to serve young people In the coming years.
Lloyd O. Huebner President
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