VISION

<div style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>The building ministry for the AFLC SCHOOLS</strong></div> <div style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong></strong>In January of 1997, the <a href="http://www.aflc.org/">AFLC</a> Schools Board of Trustees met at a prayer retreat in Osceola, Wisconsin, to pray about a vision for the future of the AFLC Schools. Out of that prayer retreat came a vision for expansion.  The vision included growth of larger student bodies in both the Bible School (<a href="http://www.aflbs.org">AFLBS</a>) and the Seminary (<a href="http://www.aflts.org">AFLTS</a>) along with more faculty and staff and buildings to accommodate the growth.</div> <p align="left"><strong>Who We Are:<br /> </strong>The Association Free Lutheran Schools include (1) The Association Free Lutheran Theological Seminary (<a href="http://www.aflts.org">AFLTS</a>), an intensive post-graduate program granting degrees in pastoral ministry; and (2) The Association Free Lutheran Bible School, a two-year Bible school/spiritual life skills training program that teaches applied theology, preparing students for ministry in church or secular roles.</p> <p>From the inception of the seminary in 1964 and AFLBS in 1966, we've focused on helping students develop spiritual roots and equipping them for service. As a result, most of our graduates are actively engaged in ministry – bringing countless numbers to faith in Christ. For a better understanding of who we are and what we mean to students, please come and visit.</p> <p><strong>Deans' Luncheon</strong>s:<br />Tour our AFLC Campus, attend a class at the Bible school or seminary, worship in chapel and have lunch with staff and students. We welcome you to visit our schools. Deans’ Luncheons are held monthly during the school year and are posted on this web site. Call the Bible school office to make a reservation so we can prepare accordingly. Also, please feel welcome to stop by and visit our campus anytime you are in the area.</p> <p align="center"><img alt="heritage" src="/images/stories/vision/heritage.jpg" /> </p> <div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 8px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden;">Mission Statement of Association Free Lutheran Bible School</div> <div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 8px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden;">“Our mission is to establish students in the eternal and inerrant Word of God, for a life of faith in Jesus Christ, and faithful service in His Kingdom.”</div> <div> </div> <div><strong> Mission Statement of Association Free Lutheran Bible School</strong><br /> “Our mission is to establish students in the eternal and inerrant Word of God, for a life of faith in Jesus Christ, and faithful service in His Kingdom.”</div> <div> </div> <p align="center"><img alt="chapel" src="/images/stories/vision/chapel.jpg" width="500" height="270" /></p> <div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Mission Statement of Association Free Lutheran Theological Seminary</strong></div> <div>“Preparing servant-pastors for faithful, Christ-centered ministry of Word and Sacrament in the local congregation.”</div> </div>
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Notice

AFLBS friends and family mourn the loss of beloved teacher, mentor, seminary dean, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, Dr. Francis Monseth, who died on Good Friday, March 29, of a heart attack. Together we lift up in prayer the Monseth Family.

AFLBS Dean, Pastor Joel Rolf, says, "This is a difficult time for all of us. We will all miss our beloved friend and Dean Dr. Monseth. He has taught and mentored us these past 42 years in his ministry at the Bible school and Seminary."

The funeral was held at the AFLC Campus Chapel on Saturday April 6th.

View the Service Online:

To view the funeral service press play below.
Dr. Fran Monseth - Memorial Service from AFLBS on Vimeo.