There might be times when these individuals would be called upon to do supply work and provide ministry in other ways outside of their congregation as the bishop might suggest. Any adult discerning a call to this ministry who is an active, communing, and contributing member of an ELCA congregation of the Upper Susquehanna Synod and is able to complete all academic and practical qualifications for this ministry is encouraged to inquire about this program. The tentative schedule for the training is September 2001 through June 2003 at a central location. An ordained pastor will act as mentor for each candidate. This is a fixed cost.
Participants are responsible for their travel and lodging costs.
Tuition will be non-refundable after the courses begin. Scholarships may be available. We believe the time commitments, costs, and expectations are reasonable enough for most people to participate, but thorough enough to properly train lay people for this most important ministry. They should be completed and returned to the Office of the Bishop, Upper Susquehanna Synod, ELCA, P. O. Box 36, Lewisburg, PA 17837, by April 1, 2001. Maybe you can have a hymn sing.