StudentsAlumni Student Life CenterAthletics MusicGospel TeamsSummer TeamsContactDonate NEWS Friends of FLBCS Banquet 2021 November 24, 2021 The Friends of FLBCS Banquet brought nearly 150 dear friends of the Bible College and Seminary to campus on November 17. Throughout the evening, we heard from Dr. Ron Hunter, CEO of Randall House Publishing, President Wade Mobley, and students … ... Read More FLBCS Receives Student Life Center Gift November 1, 2021 PRESS RELEASE FLBCS Receives Student Life Center Gift Plymouth, MN For release Monday, November 1, 2021 Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary has received a $1 million gift for the benefit of the Student Life Center, the newest building on … ... Read More Bible College Hosts WORLD News Group October 6, 2021 FLBCS welcomed The World and Everything in It podcast team to campus last Thursday for our Spotlight: Media event. The podcast is published by WORLD, a highly respected Christian news magazine. In the morning, podcast hosts Nick Eicher, Myrna Brown, … ... Read More New Employees to Start Serving at FLBCS August 27, 2021 ... Read More Donors Inspire New Scholarships June 28, 2021 Committed donors to the Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary are partnering with school administration to create new ways to support incoming students. Alumnus Ralph Peterson, class of 1968, had the idea to encourage grandchildren and great grandchildren of the … ... Read More Pastor Lee Retires from Classroom June 11, 2021 By Andrew Kneeland One of FLBC’s much-beloved professors, Pastor Robert Lee is retiring this summer following nearly 25 years of teaching. He has long been the AFLC’s unofficial knowledge bank and historian, and even though he is stepping away from … ... Read More FLBCS Introduces New Ministry Roles June 2, 2021 PRESS RELEASEFLBCS Introduces New Ministry RolesPlymouth, MNFor release Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Pastor Wayne Hjermstad, currently of Elk River, MN, joined the staff of the Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary (Plymouth, MN) on June 1, serving in the newly … ... Read More Doctoral Program Completion May 26, 2021 FLBCS graduates were not the only ones to receive academic recognition this spring. After many years of intensive study and research alongside regular teaching duties at FLBCS, Pr. Jerry Moan and Pr. Brent Olson completed their doctoral training. When asked … ... Read More Seminary Internship Assignments March 17, 2021 ... Read More Rev. Dr. Nathan Olson Accepts Call as Faculty at FLBCS February 22, 2021 PRESS RELEASE Rev. Dr. Nathan Olson Accepts Call as Faculty at FLBCS Plymouth, Minnesota For release Monday, February 22 The Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Nathan Olson, of … ... Read More FLBCS to Hold Online Christmas Concert October 16, 2020 Watch the Virtual Concert here. PRESS RELEASE Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary to Hold Online Christmas Concert Plymouth, Minnesota For release at 12:00PM CDT (noon), Friday, October 16 The Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary will move its annual … ... Read More FALLing Into a New Routine September 24, 2020 FLBC students have had the chance this semester to grasp a new routine in the last couple of weeks. Fall Semester has looked different than in the past, but the core of the program is the same. In the morning, … ... Read More Introducing the 2020-21 FLBC Dorm Assistants August 12, 2020 ... Read More New Faces Join the FLBCS Ministry Team June 15, 2020 ... Read More FLBCS Prepares for In-Person and On-Campus Ministry June 2, 2020 Press Release Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary Prepares for In-person and On-campus Ministry For Release 11AM Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Plymouth, MN The Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary plans to conduct classes in-person and on-campus for the fall … ... Read More Modifications Made to SIT June 1, 2020 ... Read More Summer Teams Ministry Update – COVID-19 Updates May 6, 2020 Summer Teams Decision Posted May 6, 2020 FLBC has made the decision to cancel summer team ministry this year because of COVID-19. The Board of Trustees took extra time to prayerfully explore modifications for summer ministry, but it was determined … ... Read More Bible College and Seminary Announce Precautionary Measures Related to Coronavirus March 12, 2020 Announcement from Free Lutheran Bible College and SeminaryRE: COVID 19 and Campus PrecautionsFor Immediate Release Given the potentially rapid advance of the new coronavirus, which causes COVID 19, the Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary has announced plans to continue … ... Read More 2020 Cross Cultural Ministry Class Mexico Mission Trip February 4, 2020 ... Read More Seminary Announces Internship Assignments February 3, 2020 PRESS RELEASEFor release on Monday, February 3Plymouth, MN Internship assignments were announced Monday morning by Dean James Molstre, to the Free Lutheran Seminary seniors who are planning to serve in AFLC congregations. The seminary is grateful to each congregation who … ... Read More Dean’s List Fall 2019 January 24, 2020 ... Read More FLS Interns Interview with Boards January 23, 2020 Nine interns and their families traveled to campus this week to be evaluated as they seek graduation and ordination. Each candidate met first with the school’s board of trustees which determined their eligibility for graduation in the spring. This was … ... Read More New Facilities Director to Begin in June January 20, 2020 PRESS RELEASE For release at Noon, CST, Monday, January 20 Plymouth, MN New Facilities Director to Begin in June The Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary has hired Eric Christenson as Facilities Director. Christenson has served in a variety of … ... Read More Construction of the Student Life Center is Underway December 13, 2019 Students and staff at the Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary began to notice some new activity on campus last week. First, a silt fence was erected around “the peanut,” the future site of the new Student Life Center. A … ... Read More Osier Addresses Guests at Friends of FLBCS Banquet November 20, 2019 Alumni and supporters of the Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary gathered last Thursday for the 4th Annual Friends of FLBCS Banquet. After a brief time for socializing, the guests sat down to enjoy an elegant three-course meal while 2017 FLBC … ... Read More The Free Lutheran Schools Welcome New Staff Members August 20, 2019 Four individuals have filled vacancies in the office, athletics, and maintenance departments. Katie Strand will fill the role of Office Coordinator as well as Assistant to the AFLBS Dean. After graduating from Bible School in 2015 she attended North Central … ... Read More Schools Corp Votes in Favor of Name Change June 13, 2019 PRESS RELEASE Association Free Lutheran Theological Seminary Corporation Canadensis, PA Friday, June 14th, 2019 Members of the Free Lutheran Theological Seminary Corporation voted 24-1 to adopt the name “Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary” at their annual meeting held at … ... Read More The School Corporation Approves Groundbreaking for Student Life Center April 8, 2019 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2019 PLYMOUTH, MN Members of the School Corporation approved groundbreaking for the Student Life Center at a special meeting held in the Hauge Memorial Chapel on Saturday, April 6. A ceremony will … ... Read More Adam Osier Accepts Call as FLBC Dean February 7, 2019 PRESS RELEASE FOR RELEASE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 PLYMOUTH, MN Pastor Adam Osier has accepted a call to serve as Dean of the Free Lutheran Bible College, a role he will begin on July 1. As dean of the Bible college, … ... Read More AFLTS Assigns Internships for 2019-2020 February 5, 2019 PRESS RELEASE FOR RELEASE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 PLYMOUTH, MN AFLTS Assigns Internships for 2019-2020 Seminary internship assignments have been announced for nine senior seminarians who are currently in their final semester of classroom instruction at the Free Lutheran Seminary, Plymouth, … ... Read More Schools Initiate Public Campaign for Student Life Center December 20, 2018 Members of the AFLC Schools Board of Trustees voted at their November meeting to initiate a public capital campaign for the construction of the new Student Life Center on the campus of the AFLC Schools in Plymouth, Minn. Materials will … ... Read More 2019 Cross Cultural Ministry Class Ecuador Missions Trip December 7, 2018 AFLBS students in the spring semester Cross Cultural Ministry class are preparing for classroom instruction and also a trip to Cuenca, Ecuador, where they will put their learning into practice during the first two weeks of April, 2019. While in … ... Read More John Stonestreet Visits the Schools November 19, 2018 The AFLC Schools were recently privileged with a visit from John Stonestreet, President of the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview. His passion is to illuminate a biblical worldview for today’s culture. Stonestreet is a co-host with Eric Metaxas of Breakpoint, a Christian worldview radio program, … ... Read More AFLC Schools Reach Full Accreditation October 31, 2018 PRESS RELEASE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018 PLYMOUTH, MN The AFLC Schools reached a major milestone on Tuesday, October 30, gaining full accreditation through the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). Students, faculty, and staff gathered between second and … ... Read More New Staff Members Fill Admissions and Communications Positions October 23, 2018 Three individuals have joined the AFLC Schools staff to fill various positions in recruitment, admissions, and alumni relations. Josh Johnson, a 2011 AFLBS graduate and current seminary student, will join staff part-time as Recruiting and Communications Coordinator. He will oversee … ... Read More Scholarship Contest Winners Announced August 21, 2018 Congratulations to the 2018 AFLBS Scholarship Contest winners! Participants were instructed to submit either a video or a written essay answering the question, “Why did you choose AFLBS?” Entries were evaluated based on the following: How well the question was … ... Read More AFLC Schools Join ECFA July 11, 2018 The AFLC Schools have been approved for membership with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). ECFA enhances trust in Christ-centered churches and ministries by establishing 7 Standards of Responsible Stewardship to accredited organizations. Founded in 1979, ECFA provides accreditation … ... Read More New Admissions Staff and Other Staff Changes May 31, 2018 The AFLC Schools are undergoing several staff changes in the Admissions, Finance, and Academic Departments. Rebecca Moan is joining staff as AFLBS Admissions Coordinator. Moan is also an adjunct teacher for two AFLBS classes, Children’s Ministry and Christian Education. She … ... Read More AFLBS Alumus Receives National Teaching Award March 14, 2018 Mark Westlake, AFLBS class of 1982, was recently named the 2018 Space Educator of the Year by the National Space Club and Foundation. Westlake teaches STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) at Saint Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights, MN, where … ... Read More AFLBS Dean Joel Rolf Resigns February 27, 2018 PRESS RELEASE FOR RELEASE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2018 PLYMOUTH, MN Pastor Joel Rolf has given notice that this will be his last school year to serve as Dean of the Association Free Lutheran Bible School. On Thursday, February 22, Pastor … ... Read More 25 Alumni and Friends to Join Europe Companion Tour February 13, 2018 25 alumni and friends will join the AFLBS Concert Choir for the last 10 days of their European choir tour, April 6 – 15. The “Companion Tour” will primarily visit sites related to church history, beginning in Prague, Czech Republic, … ... Read More AFLTS Assigns Internships for 2018-19 February 1, 2018 PRESS RELEASE FOR RELEASE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 PLYMOUTH, MN Seminary internships have been assigned to five senior AFLTS students who are currently in their final semester of classroom instruction for the Master of Divinity program. The seminary internship allows students … ... Read More January Continuing Ed Equips Pastors and Lay People January 17, 2018 By Andrew Kneeland The Free Lutheran Schools offered two courses in it’s January-term as continuing education for students, pastors, and lay leaders. Pastor Brian Pearson, who serves in chaplaincy ministry, taught “Pastoral Care at the End of Life” at the … ... Read More One-week Electives Conclude, New Semester Begins January 16, 2018 By Andrew Kneeland Practical studies were the focus of the one-week January Term at the Association Free Lutheran Bible School earlier this month, with classes being taught on Relationships and Marriage and Discovering God’s Will. Pastor Brett Boe, of King … ... Read More January is AFLBS Promotional Month January 3, 2018 January 2018 is AFLBS Promotional Month The AFLC has had a longstanding tradition of featuring articles on the back side of bulletins and promote an AFLC ministry. Whether your church follows the promotional calendar or not, it’s an opportunity for congregations … ... Read More Reformation Hymn Festival Video Now Available December 14, 2017 Presented by the Association Free Lutheran Bible School and Seminary, the Reformation Hymn Festival featured a congregation hymn sing and choral presentation. The hymn sing included five hymns by Martin Luther with background information given on each hymn. The choral … ... Read More Cross Cultural Ministry Class Plans Trip to Ecuador December 11, 2017 AFLBS students in the spring semester Cross Cultural Ministry class are preparing for classroom instruction and also a trip to Cuenca, Ecuador, where they will put their learning into practice March 24 through April 6, 2018. While in Ecuador, the 16 … ... Read More AFLBS Establishes Cooperative Agreement with Village Schools of the Bible December 8, 2017 In recognition of shared values and a similar mission, AFLBS has established a cooperative agreement with Village Schools of the Bible (VSB), a non-denominational discipleship ministry serving local churches in Minnesota and around the world. The VSB program and curriculum … ... Read More Choir Anticipates Tour to Europe in April 2018 November 17, 2017 The AFLBS Concert Choir will head to Europe during the 2018 spring break. The three-week tour, planned for March 23–April 11, will include stops in the countries of Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, and Germany—and sites, according to director Andrew Hanson, … ... Read More AFLBS Students Volunteer with Hurricane Relief November 3, 2017 By Andrew Kneeland Most college students take advantage of long weekends to relax, recharge, and recuperate. Several AFLBS students used their fall break earlier this month to put feet to their faith by serving families in Texas whose lives were … ... Read More Free Lutheran Schools Form Building Committee, Receive Seed Gift as Gymnasium and Dormitory Plans Advance August 23, 2017 PRESS RELEASE FOR RELEASE 12:00 PM CST, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017 PLYMOUTH, MN CONTACT SHERRY MORK, 763-412-2004, slmork@aflc.org The Free Lutheran Schools have made significant progress toward the construction of a gymnasium and dormitory on its campus in Plymouth, MN. … ... Read More AFLTS Internships Assigned for January 2018 August 10, 2017 PRESS RELEASE FOR RELEASE 4:00 PM CST, THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2017 PLYMOUTH, MN Seminary internships have been assigned for two senior AFLTS students who are entering their final semester of classroom instruction for the Master of Divinity program this fall. The … ... Read More