With God We Shall Do Valiantly
Faithfully Forward Together
In 2026, 成人头条 celebrates 100 years of Christ鈥慶entered education. What began in 1926 as a Lutheran school preparing church workers has grown into a vibrant university serving students from across Texas, the nation, and the world.
For a century, Concordia Texas has prepared students to lead lives of purpose, service, and faith. As we celebrate this milestone, we look back with gratitude and step forward with confidence 鈥� Faithfully Forward Together into the next 100 years.
Make a Centennial Gift
Celebrate Concordia Texas鈥檚 Centennial by making a one鈥憈ime gift of $100 to support students and the future of Christ鈥慶entered education. Your gift honors the legacy of the past 100 years while helping build the next century.
Give Monthly in Honor of 100 Years
Consider prayerfully committing to a recurring gift of $10 per month for the Centennial year or a monthly gift of $100 to make an even greater impact. Recurring gifts provide ongoing support for students, scholarships, and programs that shape tomorrow鈥檚 leaders.
Every gift is a step Faithfully Forward Together.
Direction & Calling
At Concordia Texas, students discover their gifts and calling. Through Christ鈥慶entered learning, faculty mentorship, and hands鈥憃n experiences in Austin and beyond, they prepare for vocations that serve the church, their communities, and the world.
Faith & Place
Concordia Texas is rooted in the Christian faith and grounded in a remarkable place. Set within a nature preserve in Northwest Austin, the campus fosters reflection, stewardship, and community鈥攚here faith and learning grow together.
Courageous Leadership
Concordia Texas forms graduates who lead with courage and conviction. Inspired by the Centennial declaration 鈥淲ith God We Shall Do Valiantly,鈥� they lead faithfully, think critically, and serve others with humility.
Together We Remember
For 100 years, Concordia Texas has formed leaders who serve churches, communities, and professions with courage and compassion. Graduates now serve across Texas and beyond, carrying forward a legacy of Christ鈥慶entered education.
Today, a growing campus community in Austin continues that mission as we celebrate the past and look toward the future God is leading us to build together.
With God We Shall Do Valiantly
"With God We Shall Do Valiantly" comes from Psalm 108:13, the Scripture that helped shape the founding vision of Concordia Texas.
It reminds the Concordia Texas community that our strength comes not from human effort alone, but from trust in God鈥檚 guidance and provision. For a century, this truth has sustained the university through growth and change鈥攁nd it continues to guide us into the next century.
Together We Stand in Faith
The Cruciform stands as one of the most recognizable symbols on the Concordia Texas campus.
More than a landmark, it represents the heart of the university鈥檚 mission鈥�a Christ鈥慶entered education that forms both mind and spirit.
Designed during the presidency of Rev. Dr. Ray Martens, the Cruciform reflects Concordia Texas鈥檚 enduring commitment to faith, learning, and service. For students who pass it each day, it is a reminder that their education is rooted in something deeper: a calling to serve the world with faith and courage.
Together We Lead
For 100 years, Concordia Texas has been shaped by the people who learn, teach, serve, and lead here.
Throughout the Centennial year, we will highlight stories from the Concordia Texas community鈥攕tudents discovering their calling, alumni making an impact in their fields, and faculty shaping the next generation of leaders.
Together We Cross the Bridge
The bridge across the Concordia Texas nature preserve is one of the campus鈥檚 most recognizable landmarks.
Each fall, new students begin their journey with the Bridging Ceremony, crossing together as a symbol of a new chapter of learning, faith, and community.
By graduation, the same bridge becomes a favorite photo spot, a full鈥慶ircle moment marking how far they have come.
For many Tornados, it represents transformation, from possibility to purpose.
During the Centennial, the bridge reminds us that we move forward together, connected by our past, our present, and the future God is calling us to build.
Together We Celebrate
The Centennial invites the entire Concordia Texas community to participate in this historic moment.
Throughout the year, events and experiences will bring students, alumni, faculty, churches, and community partners together to celebrate this milestone.
Stay Connected for Centennial Updates
Alumni, friends, and community members are invited to stay connected as we celebrate this historic milestone.
Update your contact information to receive Centennial event announcements, stories, and opportunities to participate throughout the year.
Together We Build the Next 100 Years
The Centennial Giving Campaign invites supporters to invest in the future of Concordia Texas.
Your generosity helps ensure that future generations of students will experience the same transformative education that has shaped lives for a century.
Share Your Concordia Story
Concordia Texas has been shaped by the stories of its people.
If Concordia Texas has impacted your life, we invite you to share your story as part of the Centennial celebration.
1926 鈥� 2026
With God We Shall Do Valiantly
Faithfully Forward Together 鈥� Into the Next 100 Years