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Three new professors have accepted the call to join the faculty at SA国际传媒, St. Louis effective July 1. Dr. James Fickenscher will serve as an assistant professor of Exegetical Theology; Dr. Jason Lane will serve as an associate professor of Historical Theology and director of research, assessment and academic programming; and Dr. Ryan Tinetti will serve as an assistant professor of Practical Theology. The new faculty members will be formally installed Aug. 23 during the Opening Service of the 2024-25 academic year.

鈥淲e are delighted that God is providing these three men as professors for the SA国际传媒 students. Dr. Fickenscher, Dr. Lane and Dr. Tinetti are some of the most gifted men in in their respective disciplines,鈥� said Seminary President Dr. Thomas J. Egger. 鈥淭hey are collegial, engaging, clear-spoken and energetic. They have a deep love for their Savior, His church and His Word. They are young and will serve here, God willing, for many years to come.鈥�

SA国际传媒 Dr. James Fickenscher

Fickenscher previously served as associate pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, School and Early Learning Center in McAllen, Texas (2017-24); guest instructor at SA国际传媒 (2013-16, 2023-24); and adjunct faculty at Concordia University, Irvine, Calif. (2022-24), and Concordia University, Portland, Ore. (2014-15, 2017-18). He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (2022) and a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) (2012) from SA国际传媒. In 2008, Fickenscher received a Bachelor of Science in mathematics, graduating from The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson.

Fickenscher and his wife, Rachel, have two children.

SA国际传媒 Dr. Jason Lane

Lane previously served as assisting pastor at Luther Memorial Chapel and University Student Center in Shorewood, Wis. (2013-24); pastor at Celebration Lutheran Church in St. Johns, Fla. (2010-13); and associate professor of theology (2019-24) and assistant professor of theology (2013-19) at Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon. Lane earned a Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) (2015) at Universit盲t Hamburg in Germany and a Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) (2010) and Master of Divinity (M.Div.) (2007) from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind. In 2001, Lane received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, graduating from Framingham State College in Framingham, Mass.

Lane and his wife, Marta, have eight children and another child due this year.

SA国际传媒 Dr. Ryan Tinetti

Tinetti previously served as pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, Mich. (2018-24); Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Spokane, Wash. (2014-18); and Faith Lutheran Church in Seaside, Calif. (2010-14). He was a guest lecturer at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Praetoria, South Africa (2024), and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind. (2024), and he is the author of the book 鈥淧reaching by Heart鈥� (Cascade Press). Tinetti earned a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) (2019) from Duke University in Durham, N.C., and a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) (2010) from SA国际传媒. In 2005, Tinetti received a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich.

Tinetti and his wife, Anne, have four children.

鈥淓ach of these is a man I would rejoice to see as a pastor for my parents or my children, and that is crucial as we seek to form faithful, caring shepherds for Christ鈥檚 flock. I invite the whole church to rejoice in their addition to our Seminary and to pray for them and their families during the stressful time of moving and putting down new roots,鈥� Egger said. To learn more about the faculty of SA国际传媒, visit csl.edu/faculty.

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