School of Lay Ministry

Interested in learning more about the teachings and life of the Lutheran Church? Want to gain new skills for serving your congregation?  Consider enrolling in the New England Synod’s new School of Lay Ministry. The School of Lay Ministry is designed to educate and equip lay people for enhanced participation in congregational and synodical life through personal spiritual development, biblical enhancement, and life-long learning.

The School is a two year program.  The current academic year is in process, and closed to new applicants.  The 2008-09 academic year will begin with a retreat weekend Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2008, at Calumet Lutheran Camp. For a brochure and application, click below, call the Office of the Bishop at (508) 791-1530 x106, or email office@nesynod.org.

The School of Lay Ministry (brochure)

Application for the School of Lay Ministry – Register for 2008-09 academic year by Sept. 1, 2008.

Click here to see the story of the Northeastern Minnesota Synod’s school of lay ministry. This six minute video was shown at the 2007 synod assembly.

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Attendance in the School of Lay Ministry is a prerequisite of becoming a Synodically Authorized Lay Minister, providing Word and Sacrament ministry when no ordained pastor is available. Detailed information and an application are available via these links:

Synodically Authorized Lay Ministry (SALM) (brochure)

Individual Registration Form

Congregational Registration Form

Partial funding for this program has been provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.