A great gift to the world is God’s sending of workers into His harvest. “Harvest” is Jesus’ word for bringing His salvation to all people by grace, through faith. The work is sharing His gospel word and providing care in His name. Church vocations are honorable, holy, and joyful in the mission and grace of Christ. Consider the options for becoming a:
Pastor
Deaconess
Lutheran School Teacher
Director of Christian Education
Director of Outreach
Director of Family Life Ministry
Director of Parish Music
Director of Church Ministries
View the LCMS “Set Apart to Serve” website for a variety of information and talk to Pastor Stephen about any interest, questions you may have.
Lay Ministry Programs
Upon completion of the Lay Ministry Training program, one may serve in a variety of areas in the congregation such as:
- Developing outreach ministries
- Mentoring new members
- Leading small group ministries
- Assist in administration and in developing stewardship programs
- Assist in care-giving ministry of the parish (hospital, home and care centers)
- Provide Bible studies in care centers
- Assist in family life education
- Assist in children’s ministry
- Youth ministry
- Keeping in touch with members who are not worshipping on a regular basis
- Developing men’s and women’s ministries
- Summer camps for children and youth
- Prayer ministry
at Zion
Get involved in Bible Study and Service and learn from a Zion leader.
- Worship, Study, Fellowship, Serve… these are the first and ongoing ways to grow in faith and servant-leadership.
- Ministry leaders provide guidance and mentoring as you get started.
LHMI
Based in El Paso, the Lutheran Hispanic Missionary Institute provides quality, low-cost classes to prepare you for ministry.
- Classes are online and can be in-person if a local group commits to a course together
- The classes provide biblical and practical instruction useful in any church and also provides some special attention to Hispanic ministry.
- Classes available in English or Spanish.
- Completion of the program fulfills prerequisites for Seminary programs of the LCMS.
MTC
Based in California, the Mission Training Center provides quality, low-cost online instruction and regional workshops.
- Classes are online only.
- Classes are general in cultural scope.
- Classes are currently only available in English.
