ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reminds us, “It’s not only the job of our seminaries and universities to identify and raise up leaders in the church. This is something that belongs to all of us.” The Leadership Initiative encourages all of us to seek out and inspire gifted people in our congregations and communities to consider a call to the ministry of the gospel. If you know someone who shows a gift for ministry, help mentor and foster them. Together – pastors, deacons, lay people – we can bring the word of God to the world.
Find resources and testimonials to guide discussions and offer inspiration for becoming a leader within the ELCA.
To consider your vocation, education and calling, or to learn more about the process, contact: Deacon Allison Wilcox, Director of Candidacy at 484-883-1283 or via email or Mr. Fred Renigar, Chair of Candidacy Committee at 215-540-0122 or via email or visit the ELCA Candidacy website.