Discount on tuition to celebrate the 20th Anniversary

The 2025 Spring semester is now open for enrollment! Please check the below link for course details. Additionally, to celebrate the 20th anniversary, from now until February 10, 2025, all the 2025 Spring courses are being offered with a 20% discount on tuition. If you have any questions, please contact our Registrar’s Office. Course: https://en.asiaseminary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Spring-V3.pdf Online Registration: https://reurl.cc/86Gk4R

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Hold to Jesus’ Teaching

Then King David went in and sat before the LORD, and he said: “Who am I, Sovereign LORD, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?” . . . “How great you are, Sovereign LORD! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.” 2 Samuel 7:18,22 Happy Thanksgiving! That phrase will be said millions of times today in America. But stop and think: if you say, “Happy Thanksgiving!’ today, what are you actually saying? “Have a good time giving ...

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Sign up for a trip to Turkey with ALS Prof. Emeritus Dr. Glen Thompson!

2025 will mark the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed. Join Dr. Thompson and other experts on a trip to Turkey to learn about the fascinating history of this creed which churches around the world still adhere to and profess regularly. The trip will take place from June 12-21, 2025. ALS program students who sign up are eligible to receive academic credit for this trip as well. Click the message below for more details. https://tutku.travel/tour/NICAEA25

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Partnering with Churches Across Asia

Did you know that ALS partners with Lutheran churches throughout Asia to carry out seminary training and workshops? In Thailand, we serve the Confederation of Lutheran Churches (CLC). This group of leaders recently met together to study God’s word together and to continue to grow in unity and faith. At the conference, President Bare presented on the lasting value of the Lutheran Confessions.

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ALS + Friends Network attend ATA conference

ALS partnered with Friends Network missionaries to attend this year’s ATA consultation. The conference theme was “Sights, Sounds, and Stories” with a focus on the intersection between art and theological education. Pictured are President Bare and his wife Kim along and Friends Network Missionary Artists Colin and Maida.

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Library Workshops at ALS

ALS has been offering library workshops for students this October and November. Through these workshops, students will gain a deeper understanding of the library’s collection resources, as well as how to use the e-library and other support software. This will help them make more effective use of library resources to enhance their theological studies and spiritual growth. If you’re interested in using the library or have questions, please email us at info@als.org.hk

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ALS and SALEM hold joint Reformation Service

SALEM and ALS celebrated the Reformation at ALS on October 31 with a wonderful worship service. Professor Tim Matthies reminded us in his message that our confidence is in Christ. We pray that by the power of the Holy Spirit we can remain true to the teachings of the Bible, God’s holy, inspired and inerrant Word.

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The Prayer of the Church

Almighty God and Father, we thank you for all your mercies, especially for the gift of your Son, through whom you have revealed your gracious will. We praise you for the Holy Spirit and his working through the means of grace. Plant your Word in our hearts, and cause it to produce fruit in our lives. Strengthen and defend your Church, that by your Word and sacraments faith may grow and love toward all may increase. Support all who spread the light of your truth throughout the world. Preserve the nations of the world in justice ...

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The Bread of Life

Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35 In our lives, there is a constant tension between the physical and the spiritual. Some say physical is for the body, and spiritual is for the soul. Others say that our physical natures are concerned with current matters, but our spiritual natures look to the future. Jesus’ encouragement was not to work for food that spoils but to work for food that endures to eternal life—spiritual things. All of ...

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ALS Graduation Ceremony Oct. 27th at Grace Church

ALS celebrated the graduation of another group of students on Sunday, October 27th at Grace Lutheran Church on Broadcast Drive. We are blessed to see these students serving in God’s Kingdom throughout Asia. God bless your ministries as you share the truth of salvation with all people!

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