Praying. Considering. Exploring. What a Way to seek the Lord's guidance in your vocation, whatever that may be. One very helpful way to determine if your vocation may include professional church work is to do a little exploring, while you're considering and praying.
The events listed here are a few of those offered around the church to do just that. Spend a few days focused on a vocation in the church. Whether the Lord leads to you to continue on that path or not, this is a great way to really understand what's ahead.
Please take a look at the events listed below - as they are an excellent way to learn more about what it means to work in the church. (And even better...they're free!) Check out the links for each event for more detailed information
May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you as you pray, consider, and explore!
Upcoming Events
Christ Academy High School
Christ Academy High School is a two-week summer conference for high-school men considering the Holy Ministry as a possible vocation. It includes catechesis, liturgical and spiritual formation, theological reflection, and some good clean fun!
Fort Wayne Theological Seminary
6600 North Clinton Street Ft. Wayne, IN 46825
Visit the Christ Academy High School Page
Christ Academy College
Christ Academy College provides college men a chance to experience what CTS has to offer. For a few days they become a part of the seminary community and experience seminary life. Come sit in on classes, get to know professors and students, and worship with the seminary community.
Visit the Christ Academy College Page
Phoebe Academy
Phoebe Academy provides college women an opportunity to experience the Deaconess Studies program at CTS. Sit in on classes, meet the faculty, and interact with experienced deaconesses from the LCMS.
Prayerfully Consider Visit
Is it time for you to dedicate your life to service in the church --is it time for you to step forth by faith and join us? PCV gives prospective pastoral and diaconal students an opportunity to visit, pray and study while exploring life at CTS. Come and be a part of the adventure!
Visit the Prayerfully Consider Visit Page
Vocatio
Vocatio provides a unique week-long opportunity for high school youth to participate in Bible study, worship, prayer, and discussion and to visit with those who are currently serving in a variety of church work vocations. The event is designed to identify, inform and encourage youth to explore their future career paths.
Concordia Seminary
801 Seminary Place St. Louis, MO 63105
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Next Steps
Next Steps is designed to provide prospective students with families an opportunity to connect as a family with the Concordia Seminary community. From visiting the campus to experiencing life with seminary families, participants will find answers to their most important questions.
Contemplate
Contemplate is an event for college-age or older potential students. It provides an opportunity to learn more about life in the Concordia Seminary community and the preparation that leads to service as a pastor, missionary, chaplain, or deaconess in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Green and Gold Days
Green and Gold Days are for college students thinking about becoming pastors or deaconesses. These are one-day events that provide a quick opportunity for prospective students to come and see all the Seminary offers. One unique feature of Green and Gold Days is that pastors and pre-seminary advisors are encouraged to attend the event with their students.
Taste of the Sem - High School men
Taste of the Sem is an opportunity for high school men to spend a weekend at the Seminary to study theology, pray, worship, meet and talk with Seminary students and professors. Participants will spend time with one Seminary student at his field education congregation on Sunday morning and attend classes with him on Monday morning. The event is designed to provide a sense of Seminary life for those who think God might be directing them toward the pastoral ministry.
Visit the Taste of the Sem Page