For Future Leaders

The ELCA is here to equip and guide individuals and communities towards a deeper understanding of themselves, their neighbors, and God. One important tool of this work is the Spiritual Gifts Assessment which can help individuals better understand the unique gifts that have been imbued and nurtured within them & to gain further insight into how they show up for and with others in community. This assessment is a free tool open to all!

For those who imagine themselves in a higher education environment that provides academic excellence to prepare them for bright futures, there are 26 ELCA-affiliated liberal arts colleges and universities around the country. Deeply rooted in the Lutheran tradition, our colleges and universities offer residential learning experiences with small class sizes that help students gain essential skills and hone their leadership skills.

ELCA’s seminaries offer graduate theological educational institutions that prepare students to take God’s word to the world by providing them a deep study of Scripture, tradition, Lutheran Confessions and the rich history of the church. The ELCA is committed to identify and support students to whom God has called to mission and leadership in the church.