About Us
Luther House is a beacon in a hill in the landscape of American theological education. It is a place where we the students learn to tune our ear to the radical grace given to us by Jesus. Here we are learning to preach the freedom and forgiveness of the Gospel to all.
Stephen Bozeman, Washington
Our Vision
Our Mission
Meet Our Staff
Sarah Stenson
Chief Executive Officer
Sarah Stenson
Chief Executive Officer
What do corporate law, family and proclaiming the gospel have in common? Ask Sarah Stenson, and she will tell you each of these things is something for which she has a deep passion.
After graduating from Luther College, Sarah attended the University of Minnesota Law School and graduated with a J.D. in 1992. She worked as a corporate attorney at Honeywell Inc. and Kmart Corp. headquarters before becoming the stay-at-home mother of two children.
Sarah has worked at LHOS from its inception - teaching in classrooms, congregations, and working to nurture faith and prepare pastors.
- Phone:605-274-4808
- Email:sarah@lhos.org
Chris Croghan
Chief Academic Officer
Chris Croghan
Chief Academic Officer
As the founder of the Luther House of Study, Chris is driven by the same motives that inspired Luther: a deep seated concern for the proclamation of the Gospel and the care of souls.
Trained as a Reformation scholar specializing in the life and teachings of Martin Luther, pastoral ministry remains central to Chris’ vocational identity. After graduating from Augustana College, Chris earned his M.Div. and was ordained in 1995. He returned to Luther Seminary five years later and was granted a Ph.D. in church history.
Chris has been teaching college and seminary students since 2004, with his primary emphasis being nurturing faith and preparing pastors.
From the earliest days of LHOS, Chris has worked to make theological education more accessible and affordable while providing sound theological content.
- Phone:605-274-5488
- Email:chris@lhos.org
Lars Olson
Director of Pastoral Formation
Lars Olson
Director of Pastoral Formation
Following graduation from Luther Seminary and ordination in 2006, Lars served congregations in Ohio and South Dakota before joining Luther House of Study. Throughout his time in parish ministry Lars focused on teaching congregations, including mentoring theology students and intern pastors.
The need to train pastors for preaching the forgiveness of sins to sinners is nothing new, but is required anew for every generation. Luther House’s vision of teaching preachers to preach and hearers to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ aligns well with Lars’ gifts and understanding of the ministry of the church.
Deirdre Lapp
Community Coordinator
Deirdre Lapp
Community Coordinator
God has placed in Deirdre a love for His Word which she easily shares with ‘whosoever is willing to hear it’.
With a background in marketing and client development, Deirdre holds an MBA from Niagara University and has experience working in multiple industries, including law firm management and non-profit fundraising.
Being in active ministry for over 20 years and a homeschool mom of two, Deirdre believes in the mission of Luther House and enjoys assisting students as they prepare to go out and develop healthy congregations of faith.