Point 2 - "Need-based financial assistance for preparation will be available through the Pastoral Education Department of the LCMS."
So let's follow the money on this one.
How much does the proposed training cost someone to enroll and live at or near one of Seminaries during the training process ?
Are the funds to be barrowed and a repayment burden placed on a candidate who currently may now and in the future be serving without compensation?

How does the cost of certified Ministry training today, compared to the financial cost at the time of the founding of the LCMS over 150 years ago; or for that matter over 1900 years ago when Overseers, Bishops, and Elders were selected/elected by the people/communities they served with guidance from the Apostles and other Disciples.