Considering a Church Work Vocation?
He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” (Luke 10:2)
Teacher
Lutheran school teachers provide an education rooted in God’s Word to the children from all different backgrounds. Currently, Lutheran schools serve over 140,000 students in the Synod’s 1,855 early childhood, elementary, and high schools across the country. They support Christian fathers and mothers in their God-given responsibility to bring up their children in the nurture and instruction of the Lord.
Director of Christian Education (DCE)
DCEs serve as lifespan (“cradle to grave”) Christian educators, who typically serve within congregations and their ministries. Through their leadership and service, they assist and support pastors as they teach the faith to children, youth, and adults.
Director of Christian Outreach (DCO)
DCOs focus on witness and outreach. Through their expertise and guidance, they support their pastors by helping congregations witness to those outside of the church and share the Gospel in a relational and evangelical way so that people may have saving faith through Jesus Christ.
Director of Parish Music (DPM)
Directors of parish music teach, foster, and edify the church’s worship with their biblical and confessional musical leadership and direction. They support their pastors by assisting with worship planning, providing musical education, and directing choirs, ensembles, and musicians for services in God’s house.
Deaconess
Deaconesses are women who support and assist pastors as they share the Gospel and serve God’s people through works of mercy, spiritual care, and teaching the Christian faith. They serve in congregations, on the national and international mission field, and in a variety of other settings and service organizations, particularly to women, children, and God’s people with special needs.
Pastor
Pastors serve in the Office of the Holy Ministry, the one sacred office given by God for the sake of the church. They proclaim forgiveness, preach and teach God’s Word, administer God’s life-giving Sacraments, and provide faithful pastoral care to His people.
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