My Christian life: When vocation and ministry collide
A couple discovers how God is using them—and their life experiences—for his bigger kingdom purpose. Jerry and Lynn Zimpelmann, members at Christ, Eagle River, Wis., are the first to admit…
My Christian life: From Air Force sergeant to staff minister
A retired military sergeant follows God’s plan for his life—right into the public ministry. Mike Tracy, a staff minister with Chaplains in Schools, was born with a heart for ministry,…
Behind the scenes: How graduates are assigned to ministry
A retired district president shares his insights into the joys and challenges that are a part of each Assignment Day. Anticipation. Excitement. Joy. That’s what Assignment Day is for so…
Here we still stand
We train public ministers who boldly confess with their lips what fills their hearts. Picture a pastor at a coffee shop. He’s with an unchurched prospect who visited worship and…
Four brothers, one mission
“Every time I hang out with one of my brothers, I gain nuggets of wisdom that stick with me,” says Paul Bourman, who graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis.,…
Confessions of faith: Anthony and Alex Lleonart
After attending a Lutheran school and getting a chance to study God’s Word in depth, two brothers become members to prepare for adulthood. “At the time, I didn’t appreciate it…
Confessions of faith: Qiang Wang
A Buddhist discovers the truth of God’s Word, a message he now shares with others. “When I preach the gospel to people, people say, ‘You’re a stupid man.’ I just…
The blessing of elder care ministry
Sam Kleinschmidt, a member at Crown of Life, a multi-site congregation in California, perhaps didn’t know what to expect when he agreed to serve as power of attorney for an…