Fellow in Glory
Fellow in Glory
Rod Rosenbladt/
Fellow in GloryDr. Rod Rosenbladt (Ph.D., University of Strasbourg), was a professor of theology at Concordia University in Irvine, California for over 30 years, and has contributed to numerous books and recorded presentations. He was also an ordained minister in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Baptized into Christ, he died in the LORD (2024), and will be raised to life eternal when Christ Jesus comes again. "For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his" - Romans 6:5. Learn more at www.1517.org/dadrod
Fellow in Glory
Fellow in Glory
John Warwick Montgomery/
Fellow in GloryJohn Warwick Montgomery was considered to be one of the foremost apologists for classical, biblical Christianity. A renaissance scholar with a flair for controversy, he lived in France. Dr. Montgomery authored more than sixty books in six languages. He held eleven earned degrees, including a Master of Philosophy in Law from the University of Essex, England.
Baptized into Christ, he died in the LORD (2024), and will be raised to life eternal when Christ Jesus comes again. "For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his" - Romans 6:5. Learn more at www.1517.org/jwm
Senior Distinguished Fellow
Senior Distinguished Fellow
Steven A. Hein/
Senior Distinguished FellowDr. Steven A. Hein is Director of the Concordia Institute for Christian Studies, offering auxiliary educational services to Christian gatherings across the country and Lutheran Churches in West Africa. He is a professor of theology at the Institute of Lutheran Theology, a Distinguished Senior Fellow at 1517, and the author of Christian Life: Cross or Glory? (1517), You Can Give an Answer: A Study in Christian Apologetics (1517), and many scholarly articles.
Senior Distinguished Fellow
Senior Distinguished Fellow
John T. Pless/
Senior Distinguished FellowJohn T. Pless (D. Litt, Concordia University, Chicago) is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions and Director of Field Education at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Fellow in Glory
Fellow in Glory
Uwe Siemon-Netto/
Fellow in GloryDr. Uwe Siemon-Netto is a lay theologian and internationally-renowned journalist. He was born in Leipzig, Germany. He is the former religion editor of United Press International. In mid-career, at age 50, he began his theological studies. He studied for his M.A. in theology at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. His Ph.D. in theology and sociology of religion is from Boston University. He is the author of several books, including "The Fabricated Luther" and "The Urchin Series".
Baptized into Christ, Uwe died in the LORD (Aug - 2025), and will be raised to life eternal when Christ Jesus comes again. "For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his" - Romans 6:5. Learn more at www.1517.org/uwe
Senior Distinguished Fellow
Senior Distinguished Fellow
Mark Mattes/
Senior Distinguished FellowMark Mattes is associate professor of religion and philosophy at Grand View College in Des Moines, Iowa. He is the author of "Martin Luther’s Theology of Beauty," "The Role of Justification in Contemporary Theology," "Imaging the Journey," and "Law and Gospel in Action."
Fellow in Glory
Fellow in Glory
Jim Nestingen/
Fellow in GloryJim Nestingen was a graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., and held both a master of divinity and master of theology degree from Luther Seminary. He received his doctorate in theology from St. Michael's College, University of Toronto. Nestingen wrote and spoken prolifically on Luther's catechisms and confessional Lutheran theology.
Baptized into Christ, he died in the LORD (2022), and will be raised to life eternal when Christ Jesus comes again. "For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his" - Romans 6:5. Read his sermons in The Essential Nestingen
Senior Distinguished Fellow
Senior Distinguished Fellow
Robert Kolb/
Senior Distinguished FellowRobert Kolb (PhD, University of Wisconsin) is mission professor of systematic theology emeritus at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the author and co-author of numerous books.
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Fellow
Scott Keith/
FellowDr. Scott Keith is the Executive Director of 1517, where he leads with clarity, vision, and a deep commitment to proclaiming the Gospel. He is a speaker, writer, triathlete, and co-host of both The Thinking Fellows and Tough Texts podcasts. Scott is the author of Being Dad: Father as a Picture of God’s Grace and Being Family: Passing Down the Faith Through Generations and contributes regularly to 1517’s theological work. He earned his doctorate from Foundation House Oxford, under the sponsorship of the Graduate Theological Foundation, studying under Dr. James A. Nestingen. Scott is also a proud father and grandfather, finding joy in both theology and time with his family.
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Fellow
Daniel Emery Price/
FellowDaniel Emery Price is the Operations Executive at 1517, where he helps lead the organization’s mission to proclaim the Gospel clearly and creatively. He is a frequent speaker, author, and co-host of 40 Minutes in the Old Testament, 30 Minutes in the New Testament, and Tough Texts. A former church planter, pastor, and worship leader, Dan brings a caring heart and a storyteller’s voice to everything he does. He lives in Northwest Arkansas with his wife and two daughters. When he is not writing or podcasting, you can often find him in the stands cheering his kids on at track meets or basketball games. A devoted Razorbacks fan and former touring musician, these days his stage is most often the podium or the podcast mic.
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Fellow
Seth Moorman/
FellowSeth Moorman is the Strategy and Marketing Executive at 1517, where he works to connect people to the good news of freedom in Christ through clear communication, creative planning, and the occasional spreadsheet. Before joining 1517, he served for 18 years as a parish pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church in Long Beach, California, where he still lives with his family and an ever-growing collection of Star Wars memorabilia. He earned a master’s degree in theology and culture from the Cross-Cultural Ministry Center at Concordia University Irvine. Earlier in life, he was a classroom teacher and camp program director, roles that taught him how to wrangle both whiteboards and camp vans with equal determination. He can also cook up a mean s'more.
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Fellow
Ted Rosenbladt/
FellowTed Rosenbladt is a founder of 1517 and acts oversees 1517's Information Technology. He is an entrepreneur who has created and owned a number of businesses, whose career expertise is focused on design and technology, customer support, logistics, and team management. He lives in southern California with his three children.
