Deacon Training Program

Deacons...

... Serve in smaller and/or Rural Congregations

... Serve as Church Planters

... Serve in Ethnic Ministries

... Serve as Assistants to the Pastor

... Serve in our Inner-City Ministries

Qualifications for Admission to the Deacon Training Program

- Qualifications for an "elder" as defined in 1 Timothy 3:1-12 and Titus 1:6-9

- A resonable amount of experience as an active Lutheran in an LCMS congregation

- At least a high school diploma or GED

- A recommendation from the applicant's congregation and proposed supervising pastor

- A willingness to be mentored

Seminars

• Office of the Deacon
• Old Testament
• New Testament
• Doctrine I
• Doctrine II (Applied Doctrine)
• Care-Giving
• Leadership Skills
• Lutheran History and Polity Evangelism and Assimilation
• Teaching the Faith Worship Greek Homiletics

Tuition and Registration Information

The cost of each seminar is $300 plus textbooks (when required). The tuition helps to cover the honorarium of the instructor and some of the expenses connected with the administration of the program. Registration forms are available from the Registrar - Ms. Chris Brown; 810.220.1798 or chrissbrown282@yahoo.com. Registration forms should be accompanied by a check made payable to the "Michigan District - LCMS". PLEASE NOTE: These seminars may also be taken by persons with no interest in becoming a Deacon. These students will be considered to be persons who are "auditing" the classes. However, all tuition fees will apply.

Additional Information

If you desire additional information on Seminars and or any other information please contact any one of the following: Rev. Robert Schultz, M/Div, D/Min, Ph.D. Seminar Series Advisor / Instructor989.573.8141 revdocbob8@gmail.com Dr. H. James Boldt Associate Advisor / Instructor 248.601.0838 hjboldt@aol.com Ms. Chris Brown - Registrar 810.220.1798 chrissbrown282@yahoo.com