Vocation and Education

 
The Vocation and Education Unit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 

Vocations of All
We are people at work in the world and in the church, believing God calls us to serve in all aspects of life. Every person has many callings – with family and friends, in community, on the job, as part of the church.
* Vocation
* Book of Faith Initiative
* Ministry in Daily Life
   
Youth and Young Adults
We are from all generations and express the energy and new insights of young people and young adults.
* Youth Ministry
* Young Adult Ministry
* Outdoor Ministry
* Campus Ministry
* Education for Children and Adults
* 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering
   
Ministry Leadership
We support leaders and those who prepare and sustain leaders. We raise up leaders who are diverse, effective, and deeply grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
* Public Ministry in the ELCA
  o Ordained Ministry
  o Associates in Ministry
  o Diaconal Ministry
  o Deaconess Community
* Ministry Policies (changes mandated by 2009 CWA)
* Becoming a rostered leader
* Multicultural Leadership Development
* Ministry Leadership Specialties
  o Chaplaincy, Pastoral Counseling, and Clinical Education
  o Interim Ministry
  o Disability Ministries
* Ministry Leadership Support
  o Call Process – online mobility
  o Assignment Process
  o Candidacy
  o Lifelong Learning — Faith and Wisdom
  o Ministerial Health and Wellness
  o Prevention Sexual Misconduct
      

Educational Partnerships and Institutions
The Lutheran tradition includes strong support for equal access for all to high quality education. In addition to supporting childhood education centers, elementary and secondary schools, and lifelong learning programs.
* Colleges and Universities
* ELCA Seminaries
* Schools and Early Childhood Education Centers
* Lifelong Learning
* Lutheran Partners Magazine
* First Call Theological Education
   
Rich Resources
We offer resources for getting to know the Bible, Christianity, and Lutheran teachings and other resources for thinking about education and for learning.
* Book of Faith Initiative
* Lifelong Learning — Faith and Wisdom
* Our Calling in Education
* Study of Theological Education
* The Hein Fry Lecture Series
* The Joseph Sittler Archives
* Select Multimedia Resources
   
About this Unit
The Vocation and Education Unit is responsible for the development and support of faithful, wise, and courageous leaders whose vocations serve God’s mission in the world and assists this church and its institutions in equipping people to practice their callings under the Gospel for the sake of the world.
* We have Dreams for You ... Dreams for the Church
* About this Unit
* Vocation and Education Events
* The Executive Director
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