Ordained
How to call a pastor or seminary graduate, inquire about an intentional interim minister, or find pulpit supply:
Pastor – To receive an electronic copy of the call documents you must first contact Laurie Brown or Martha Wohlfeil or call 888.225.2111. You will need to provide:
- Your name
- Congregation's Name
- Congregation's City and Address
You will then receive instructions on how to obtain the documents electronically.
PLEASE NOTE: The District office needs to be notified when a worker accepts or declines a call.
Tutorial Video on filling out Ordained Call Documents with Rev. Mike Roth can be found here: youtu.be/VSpjhHUW4Lc
Calling a Sole/Senior Pastor - The Call Manual - Sole/Senior
Calling an Assistant/Associate Pastor - The Call Manual - Assistant/Associate
Seminary Graduate Request – Contact the President’s Office for an application form.
Transitional Interim Ministry – There are times when it is beneficial for a congregation to have a specially trained pastor who will serve in an intentional manner and for specific purposes. Transitional interim ministers assist a congregation in coming to terms with its grief and past, adjusting to change in leadership, looking realistically at its current identity, and preparing to communicate its needs and vision to its future pastor. Learn more.
Supply Pastors – From time to time, a congregation needs a pastor who would be willing to serve while their own pastor is on vacation. A list of Supply Pastors is available by contacting the President's office at 888.225.2111 or send an email to Laurie Brown.
Commissioned
Call Documents - Commissioned
To receive an electronic copy of the call documents you must first contact Jennifer Rumberger via email or 888.225.2111 ext. 262. She will need to receive the following information from you:
- Name
- Congregation's Name
- Congregation's Address
- Position for Call
You will then receive instructions on how to obtain the documents electronically.
Call Rubrics for Commissioned Ministers
To assist you in explaining the call process for all commissioned workers you can view our Call Rubrics for Commissioned Ministers. This document helps explain the call process, when to notify the District Office, paperwork required to install workers, and many other items.
Non-Tenured Calls
This sample packet of documents can be used by our Lutheran schools to help avoid confusion with non-tenured calls.
Synodical Graduate Call Procedure
Congregations and schools wishing to request a new graduate from the Concordia University System can view the Guidelines for First Call and Designation for the placement link and instructions for completing the request form. For assistance, email Jennifer Rumberger.
Call List Request
Michigan District congregations that submit a call list request for a Commissioned special ministry position from the District Office should allow three to four weeks for processing. In your email, please include: contact person, daytime phone and email, name of congregation, city, position description, who it replaces, potential nominees, and any additional information. Please also attach a job description. Email your request to Jennifer Rumberger.
For call lists for principals and teachers, Michigan District congregations and schools should use this form: