Martin Luther College

Do you remember this video? Two years ago, we sought your partnership in recognizing and carrying forward former MLC Athletic Director Jim Unke's legacy of gospel ministry at MLC through the establishment of the Jim Unke Memorial Scholarship. We set a goal of raising $25,000 over 25 days in honor of Jim's 25 years of service to MLC as Athletic Director. You responded with overwhelming generosity to the tune of nearly $50,000!

We are once again seeking your partnership in the spirit of financially supporting the training of future pastors, teachers, and staff ministers at MLC. The Jim Unke Memorial Scholarship ended last calendar year at a balance of approximately $77,000. We have launched "Drive for 85" with the goal of raising $8,000 and pushing the fund balance to $85,000. The campaign culminates in a special program on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at MLC on James M. Unke Court where the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference will posthumously recognize Coach Unke. Every additional dollar allows for an increase in financial support for the future pastors, teachers, and staff ministers for whom Jim had such a heart. Please partner with us through "Drive for 85" in continuing to carry forward Jim's ministry impact at MLC for generations to come by contributing to the Jim Unke Memorial Scholarship!

To donate with cash or check, send to Martin Luther College, Attn: Unke Scholarship, 1995 Luther Court, New Ulm, MN, 56073. For additional video content and campaign updates, make sure you join the campaign community on Facebook!

Martin Luther College’s long-time Athletic Director, Jim Unke, passed away on July 30, 2022. Anyone who knew Jim knew that he cared deeply about athletics at MLC, but his passion for sports at the college was singularly focused on assisting in the growth and development of future pastors, teachers, and staff ministers. The Jim Unke Memorial Scholarship will recognize Jim’s legacy of gospel ministry at MLC, and it will carry forward Jim’s legacy of gospel ministry by financially supporting the training of future pastors, teachers, and staff ministers at MLC. We are seeking to raise $25,000 over 25 days in honor of Jim’s 25 years of service to MLC as Athletic Director. Please partner with us through the “25-25-25 Campaign” in carrying forward Jim’s ministry impact at MLC for generations to come through the establishment of the Jim Unke Memorial Scholarship!

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