As Luther Classical College prepares to open to its first cohort of students in August 2025, Dr. Caleb Karges will join the faculty as dean of students, effective January 1, 2025. Dr. Karges hold a Ph.D. in Modern History from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. He has extensive teaching experience in the areas of history, political science, and German. He will serve as associate professor of humanities at LCC, teaching part-time while also supervising student housing and student activities as dean of students. “Dr. Karges brings not only academic strength, but also a track record of caring for students both inside and outside of the classroom,” notes Dr. Ryan MacPherson, LCC’s academic dean.

October 6, 2024Trinity Lutheran ChurchRev. Dr. John Stephenson Text: Prov 1:1-7 & Eph 4:7-11 A stroke of genius on someone’s part has us hear the opening verses of the Book of Proverbs as we consecrate to the Lord and place in His hands the ministry of Harold Ristau as founding president of Luther Classical College. Ever since the cultural changes of the 1960s started their advanced demolition work on Church and State and everything in between, Israel’s beautiful and sonorous Wisdom literature has been a sadly neglected portion of Sacred Scripture. Oh, all that blather about respect for elders, with students respectfully heeding their teachers, and the goofy assumption that human life in community has

A video recording of the full inauguration ceremony of President Ristau is now available online! We again thank all who could be in attendance for this historic event. Many kind and generous statements were read during the ceremony from special guests and representatives who regretted their inability to attend. Rev. Matthew Harrison, president of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, was not able to attend but sent a personalized greeting: “We wish Dr. Ristau and LCC well in pursuing their unique academic, vocational, and educational goals. I look forward to conversation on how LCC might relate to the LCMS… in the future. Blessings in Christ.” Mr. Mark Stern sent greetings on behalf of the Walter C. Dissen

October 22, 2024 Quarter 4 Newsletter, 2024 Dear friends of LCC, Greetings in Christ! We hope this letter finds you well and settling into a delightful fall season. God continues to bless the college as we approach the end of the year. It has been quite a busy season for us. At the beginning of this month, President Ristau’s inauguration took place at Trinity Lutheran Church in Casper, Wyoming. Over 200 guests were in attendance. Of special note were Pres. Gene Pfeifer of Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota, and Pres. Kyle Washut of Wyoming Catholic College in Lander, Wyoming, together with Rev. Ted Giese, who marched in the procession on behalf of Pres. Timothy

President Harold Ristau’s inauguration ceremony took place Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Casper, WY, where he was officially installed as President of Luther Classical College. We are grateful for the members of Trinity and all volunteers, staff, and supporters who made this event so successful. In addition to the nearly 200 people in attendance, we would like to thank the following distinguished guests for joining us on this very special occasion: Rev. Ted Giese: Board of Directors, Lutheran Church—Canada on behalf of Rev. Dr. Timothy Teuscher, President Lutheran Church—Canada Dr. Gene Pfeifer: President, Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minnesota Mr. Kyle Washut: President, Wyoming Catholic College, Lander, Wyoming Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Boyle:

Luther Classical College has been blessed with encouraging progress on its building activities this year. And thanks to the work accomplished by its building and grounds committee, contracted building partner, Sampson Construction, and extraordinary volunteer commitment, most of LCC’s 13-acre campus is now mapped out for ten student houses, classroom buildings, and a world-class library. These buildings are being pursued with the utmost commitment as internal milestone achievements have become the regular diet of LCC’s first administrative team. For example, in addition to finalizing its academic catalog, making headway on syllabi and accreditation, and interviewing and hiring professors, LCC is even cataloguing thousands of works for its student library collection. “It gives us assurance to