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Proud parents seeing their daughter off to Concordia University Texas

5 Daily Prayers to Support Your College Student

Aug. 25, 2025 by Rev. Dr. Jake Boessling

I invite you to make prayer for your student part of your daily rhythm. Scripture says, “In every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” and the result is “the peace of God” (Philippians 4:6–7).

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Campus-Ministry, Student-Life

Introducing the 2025–2026 Theme: Fearless

Aug. 06, 2025 by By Rev. Dr. Jake Boessling

Every fall at Concordia University Texas, we launch the academic year with a new spiritual theme—one that shapes our chapel worship, our conversations, and the way we walk together as a Christ-centered community.

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Students at the Center for Belonging and Faith

CBF, Campus-Ministry, Faith

Belonging Like Jesus: A Message from Pastor Jake Boessling

Oct. 21, 2024 by Pastor Jake Boessling

At Concordia University Texas, Jesus is our ultimate model and teacher. He showed us what true hospitality and belonging look like by creating spaces where all people felt welcome, even before they fully understood who He was. As it says in Matthew...

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A group of students attending a leadership retreat

Campus-Ministry, Student-Life

From Knowledge to Action: Unleashing Your Leadership Potential at the Know, Can, Do Retreat

Feb. 26, 2024

The 2024 Concordia Student Leader is your chance to unlock your leadership potential. This year, with the theme of Know, Can, Do, the one-day program goes beyond just theory, providing students with the knowledge, motivation, and practice needed...

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Concordia University Texas students in a discussion

Campus-Ministry, Featured, Student-Life

Black History Month Book Discussion Guide: Light in the Dark Belt

Feb. 16, 2024 by University Equity Team

Earlier this month, we posted a blog that delved into the celebration of Black History Month at Concordia Texas, focusing on the theme of 'Building Bridges of Access to the Academy.' If you haven't had the chance to read it yet, we encourage you...

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Concordia Texas students on a mission trip with Beautiful Feet Conference

Campus-Ministry, Faculty-and-Staff-Stories, Faith, Student-Stories

Walking Alongside Jesus: A Transformative Experience at the Beautiful Feet Mission Conference

Dec. 04, 2023 by Pat Fick

This year, a dedicated group of students, faculty, and staff from Concordia University Texas embarked on a journey to the Beautiful Feet Missions Conference in Nebraska. Filled with anticipation, the group approached the event with a sense of purpose...

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