This paper seeks to assist the church in thinking more intently about how the church begins forming pastors before they enter the seminary.
Theological Education

A White Paper on the Current Context of Pastoral Formation
This white paper is intended to promote continued conversation, across the Synod, about pastoral formation.

It Takes the Church
The Church is in the business of pastoral formation. She expends much in forming men over the course time to shepherd the faith and life of God’s people.

Insights from LCMS Statistics: Reasons for Hope and Growth
What studying LCMS Baptism and Confirmation trends reveals about the state of our church body and our hope for the future.