Dr. Al Senske - Associate Of The Month

CFNA Associate of the Month

Dr. Senske with Sunday School Children in liberi

Dr. Al Senske occupies the middle layer of five generations of teachers in Lutheran schools. From his initial year of teaching forty-one 3rd and 4th graders (Denver, CO, 1951), he culminated his education career as the Asst. Sec. of Nonpublic Schools, U.S. Dept. of Education. In between he was an elementary school principal, was on the faculty of Concordia-River Forest, IL, served the LCMS as Secretary of Schools, and assisted in the accreditation of international schools in Asia. Other administrative positions included Vice President of Administration and Acting President of Concordia Publishing House.

As the Director of LCMS Lutheran World Relief, 1987-1995, Al assisted LCMS mission stations world-wide in the coordination of  their work of evangelism with human care. After having personal experiences working with refugees in Africa and Eastern Europe, he brings a unique experiential background as he and his wife, Ruth, work with CFNA and our new Americans in St. Louis.

Besides engaging in various activities at The Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens and Christ Community Lutheran School, Al is also a driver for Meals On Wheels and the Shepherd Center. He also serves as a volunteer for a number of community activities and venues.