Concordia Theological Seminary, 6600 North Clinton, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825

FROM: Concordia Theological Seminary
Ron Nelson, Director
(219) 482-9611, Ext. 290

RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE REVEREND MARTIN H. ROTHE RECEIVES AWARD FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY.

On Friday, May 27, the Rev. Martin H. Rothe received the Servus Ecclesiae
Christi award. These awards are given yearly by the President of Concordia
Theological Seminary to pastors who demonstrate exemplary and effective service
to the Church through their ministry.

The award was conferred by Dr. Preus at ceremonies at Fort Wayne, Indiana
as part of the commencement exercises for 1983. The certificate reads: "Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, is pleased to honor Rev. Martin H. Rothe as a Servus Ecclesiae Christi for effective ministry among God's people in today's world." 

Rev. Rothe is a 1932 graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary, and presently
serves at Trinity Lutheran Church as Visitation Pastor in Springfield, Illinois.

Photo: Dr. Robert Preus, left, presents the Servus Ecclesiae Christi award to
Rev. Martin H. Rothe in ceremonies at Fort Wayne.