ALS had the opportunity to engage with hundreds of other ministries across the globe at this year’s EMDC conference in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This allowed us to get view into what’s happening in the world of Bible translation and also what’s the latest with ministries that leverage the best of technology to get the gospel out to people. ALS’s TELL certificate piqued many people’s interest as a great way to train people on how to start groups that gather around God’s word.
This month, ALS held an intensive live course at the Chiang Mai campus on Church Administration by Dr. Guy Marquardt. We praise God that despite the difficulties involved with traveling, students from all over Asia were still able to gather together in one place to study the Word of God.
As the Spring 2026 semester comes to a close, we thank God for all the hard work the students and faculty have put into their studies. We pray that the students have a restful summer break and that God continues bless their ministries. Please click the link to see the end of the year message from Professor Zhu. LINK HERE
Ascension is often overshadowed by Easter and Pentecost, but it is still important nonetheless. Ascension marks the pivotal moment Christ took his seat in glory to rule over all things. This fact gives us hope, reminding us that our Savior lives and reigns for us even now. We at ALS wish you a blessed Ascension Day as you find comfort in the promise of his Christ’s ongoing presence and certain return.
In both the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed, it says, [Christ] ascended into heaven.” This is an important part of the salvation story and is relevant to our lives as well! ALS welcomes you to worship with us as we observe and meditate on the Ascension of Christ. The service will take place on May 14th at 8:00pm HKT (7:00PM Chiang Mai time) at our Chiang Mai campus and will also be livestream through our youtube channel. Follow this link: https://youtube.com/live/m4lQ3LzEOlw?feature=share
As you rest from your labour this Labour Day, take a moment to thank God for the gift of work and the gift of rest. Both of these were part of God’s plan for creation even before the fall into sin. We ask that God would continue to draw our eyes to him and his love for us this day as we remember the Apostle Paul’s encouragement, “Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58)
We’ve officially released the findings from our recent stakeholder survey regarding the purpose and objectives of Asia Lutheran Seminary, and we invite you to explore the results, which you can find at this link. Your perspective is vital as we plan for the future, so please share your thoughts via this Google Form by May 8, 2026, to help shape the next chapter of ALS. God bless you all and thank you! Here’s the google form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJAoFjEuzq2GhTeZsrD-vb_mRfw5Atp0nXA2e59_LVT-9Y3A/viewform English Survey findings: https://en.asiaseminary.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ALS-Stakeholder-Survey-Findings_eng.pdf
Asia Lutheran Seminary is pleased to announce a strategic upgrade to our Student Advisor Program (SAP) to better support the spiritual and academic growth of our students. The revamped structure is a move toward a system that empowers qualified ALS students and alumni to serve as mentors throughout the seminary journey. This enhanced program deepens our commitment to providing personalized pastoral care to students while building a network of Lutheran leaders across Asia.
Asia Lutheran Seminary’s Regional Theological Education Program (RTEP) provides consultation to partner churches and seminaries on a variety of issues pertaining to theological education. Led by ALS Vice President, Dr. Guy Marquardt, the RTEP team assists Lutheran missionaries and local leaders with training needs assessments, program development, curriculum planning workshops, program assessment, and recommendations for revision or updates. For more information about how RTEP can serve your church’s ministry training program, contact rtep@asiaseminary.com.
Easter day celebrations have come and gone. The Easter message and the joy it brings isn’t just for one day of the year; it is something we can hold and cherish in our hearts every day. Christ died for you. Christ rose for you. You are forgiven. That’s a fact that is true every day! Click the link to read an Easter message from Prof. Jeremy Seeger.https://mailchi.mp/7c4245f1f6df/weekly-devotions-14193963?e=a0bd8186a8
