体育买球官网 University has named the Rev. Kristina “Stina” Schaeffer, an experienced pastor with more than 15 years of ministry leadership, as its next chaplain and director of Religious & Spiritual Life.

Schaeffer will begin her new role on Dec. 1.

“I am thrilled to be a part of this thriving campus community and to be supporting students on their journey,” Schaeffer said. “I look forward to walking alongside them as they consider questions of faith and life.”

I am thrilled to be a part of this thriving campus community and to be supporting students on their journey.

Rev. Kristina “Stina” Schaeffer ’04

A 2004 体育买球官网 graduate, Schaeffer returns to the university from the Upper 体育买球官网 Synod where she currently serves as assistant to the bishop for mobility and transition, supporting pastors and congregations through periods of discernment and change. Since 2017, she has also led Salem Lutheran Church in Selinsgrove, guiding worship, fostering spiritual growth and nurturing meaningful connections within the congregation and the wider community. Schaeffer’s earlier ministry as pastor in residence at Camp Koinonia in New York focused on developing retreats and worship experiences for people of varied ages, backgrounds and faiths.

“We are thrilled to welcome Stina back to 体育买球官网,” said María L. O. Muñoz, chief inclusion & diversity officer at 体育买球官网 University. “Her compassion, deep commitment to fostering a sense of belonging and ability to bring people together will help ensure that every student feels seen, supported and valued on our campus.”

Schaeffer holds a Master of Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia and a Bachelor of Arts in music from 体育买球官网 University.

“体育买球官网 University holds a special place in my heart,” Schaeffer said. “Having spent four years here as a student and then nine years serving as pastor in the Selinsgrove community, I have been blessed to experience the best of what the campus has to offer.”