Step Into Lay Leadership with Confidence: School for Lay Ministry Begins May 17
Is someone in your congregation ready to take the next faithful step in leadership? The School for Lay Ministry is here to support and equip emerging lay leaders across our synod—and now is the perfect time to enroll.
This 12-month learning journey begins May 17, 2025, and is designed for those sensing a call to serve more deeply in their congregations. Participants will build confidence as they learn how to preach with clarity, lead worship with joy, provide compassionate spiritual care, and grow in their understanding of Scripture and theology—all while walking alongside a supportive community of peers and mentors.
Hosted by Faith+Lead at Luther Seminary, the program features:
• 39 contact hours over 13 sessions
• Monthly three-hour cohort meetings led by The Rev. Marianne Ell
• On-demand lessons with practical activities, videos, and spiritual practices
• Access to the Faith+Lead membership platform
• A Faith+Lead Certificate upon completion
Participants will develop leadership skills that are critical in today’s church, especially as more congregations are led by dedicated laypeople. From sermon writing and worship planning to pastoral care and church administration, each session offers tools and insights grounded in Lutheran theology and shaped for today’s context.
Tuition is $600 with payment plans and scholarships available. Whether you’re already leading or feeling the nudge to step forward, this program helps you live into your calling with courage and clarity.
📅 Start Date: May 17, 2025
📍 Format: Online with live monthly cohort calls
💻 Register now or learn more »
If you’re not quite ready, you can join the waitlist for a future cohort. Congregational leaders: this is an ideal opportunity to invest in the faithful leadership of your community.
As the Apostle Paul writes in Ephesians, “The gifts he gave were… to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.” The School for Lay Ministry exists to do just that—equip everyday saints to serve with wisdom, skill, and love.
