course

Called and Sent: Vocation, Discipleship, and Telling God's Story

Rooted in Luther's understanding of vocation, this course starts with a radical truth: all of life is holy ground, and every baptized believer is called to ministry in the world. One of the most powerful ways we live out this truth is simply by telling our own story. This course will help you find your voice — in church, in conversation, and in all the unexpected moments in between.
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Class Sessions

Thursdays from 7-9 pm ET / 6-8 pm CT
*See our Academic Calendar for term dates.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
—Acts 1:8
course instructor

Rev. William R. Starkweather

Rev. Will Starkweather was ordained in the ELCA in 2013. He holds degrees from Kennesaw State University and Luther Seminary and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Brite Divinity School. He serves St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Huntsville, Alabama, where his ministry is shaped by a passion for everyday discipleship, mental health, and human flourishing. He has spoken at the ELCA National Youth Gathering and is active in ecumenical and interfaith work in the community. Outside of ministry, he enjoys playing guitar, baking cheesecakes, and spending time with his family.