Deepen your spiritual life and expand your service in a congregation. In this pathway, you'll explore inclusive intergenerational ministry, cultivate sustainable spiritual practices, develop small-group leadership skills, and learn to live out your baptismal calling in everyday life. Whether you're exploring a call to leadership, seeking to strengthen your faith community, or simply responding to God's invitation to grow as a disciple, this pathway offers the formation and practical tools you need to serve faithfully.

Lead meaningful worship and deliver compelling Lutheran proclamation. In this pathway, you’ll explore the roots of Lutheran liturgy, develop proficiency in worship planning and leadership, and learn the complete process of sermon preparation and delivery. Through foundational theology, hands-on practice, and advanced techniques, you’ll gain confidence in your unique preaching voice and will be prepared to plan and lead Gospel-centered worship.

Strengthen your Scriptural foundation and Lutheran theological identity. In this pathway, you’ll develop interpretive skills for reading the Old and New Testaments, explore the historical and cultural contexts of biblical texts, and examine core Lutheran beliefs and confessional teachings. You’ll also discover how Lutheran theology speaks to contemporary issues and global expressions of faith. Whether you’re deepening your biblical literacy, seeking to articulate what makes Lutheran theology distinct, or simply wanting to live out your faith more fully, this pathway equips you to read Scripture with confidence and better express your understanding of the Lutheran tradition.

Discover your prophetic voice and life-giving practices. In this pathway, you’ll learn to advocate for justice, extend radical hospitality, walk alongside neighbors in mutual accompaniment, and navigate the conflicts that arise in authentic community work. Whether you’re called to advocacy, longing to build deeper relationships beyond your church walls, or seeking practical tools grounded in biblical and theological foundations, this pathway equips you to move your faith community into meaningful connection with its neighbors and the world.

Develop your skills to guide a healthy, mission-focused congregation. In this pathway, you’ll develop essential governance practices, cultivate gift-based leadership, build collaborative teams, and create strategic plans grounded in theological reflection. Whether you’re a current leader refining your practice or an emerging leader preparing to step into one, this pathway offers the practical competencies and collaborative approach you need to lead with strong structure and sustainable vision.

Build a pathway around your own questions, interests, and context. In this pathway, you’ll choose four of our courses that speak directly to what you want to explore and complete the capstone, offered in the fall. Whether you’re drawn to a specific ministry focus, curious about several areas, or want the freedom to follow your own path, this pathway lets you build your formation around what matters most to you.