As in all vocations, the need for lifelong learning is also essential for pastors.  Congregations serve a critical role in encouraging and supporting their pastor in continuing their education beyond the practical graduate program leading to ordination, Master of Divinity. 

Academic Degrees

Higher learning at our seminaries provides our pastors with opportunities to pursue further academic study. These academic degrees often lead to pastoral roles in church leadership and teaching within The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. 

Summer 2007 Opportunities

Other opportunities exist for pastors to grow in their knowledge and develop practical leadership skills relevant to serving Christ’s church, its people, and the world.  Each summer, our seminaries offer a variety of opportunities throughout the United States.

A wide variety of continuing education opportunities are available through the Concordia Seminary, Concordia Theological Seminary, LCMS Northwest District, Alban Institute, Center for Parish Development, and Health Ministries Association, Inc.                                              >>> view schedule (PDF)
  

Theological Resources

Pastors may also access publications, collected works and resources prepared by our seminary faculties on various topics of interest.    >>> Links to Resources

"It's About You" - Ministerial Growth and Support

The Board for Pastoral Education and our seminaries also encourage our LCMS pastors to explore other resources provided by the Commission on Ministerial Growth and Support and other agencies addressing the physical, emotional and fiscal well-being of our pastors.

• Physical and Emotional Health-MY SABBATICAL RENEWAL
• Fiscal Health-Managing Finacial Resources
• PALS Resources-Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support
• Lutheran Retreats-Grace Place
• Conversations With Your Congregation-Let's Talk It Over

Concordia Plan Services Resources

• CPS Web Site
• Be Well... Serve Well (CPS Reporter Insert PDF)

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