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Melanie Ave
Communications manager, Concordia Seminary St. Louis
Melanie Ave is the communications manager for Concordia Seminary St. Louis. Before that, she was communications director for Smile Squared and a writer, editor and social media coordinator for The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. She was a journalist for 18 years, working for newspapers in Oklahoma, Texas and Florida.
Work and prayer
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Melanie Ave
Communications manager, Concordia Seminary St. Louis
Trappist monks become entrepreneurs. Brothers at a monastery in Missouri run a business enterprise while also dedicating their lives to God.
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Melanie Ave
Communications manager, Concordia Seminary St. Louis
The Art & Science of Vocational Discernment Course from FTE
This five-week course from The Forum For Theological Exploration is designed for ministry leaders who accompany young adults in exploring meaning and purpose. With this course, you will learn a framework that is adaptable, simple and deep to accompany young adults in hearing God's voice in how they can contribute to the world in powerful, meaningful ways. Enroll by April 12, 2026.
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