The road to follow is not always clear. Look for it in many different locations
- Church
- On a mission trip
- Lutheran Camp
- Concordia University System (CUS) websites
- Concordia University System Church Career Exploration Events
- National and/or District Youth Gatherings
- Lutheran College Fairs
Mission trips
Do you have a servant heart? Do you like to help others that may not have everything they need? Do you like to explore new places?
If so, than a mission trip may be right for you!
Talk to your youth worker or pastor today to see what type of trip might be right for your youth group. Visit the Lutheran Church website where you can find out about mission opportunities through the synod.
Lutheran Camp programs
Do you have some free time this summer? Just one free week is all it takes.
There are 34 Lutheran camps across the country, in 25 different states. Many of them have age appropriate camping programs or specialty programs for all ages and families too! Some may even have space for junior counselors. Check out this website for more information.
Concordia University System (CUS) websites
The most direct route to completing a church profession career program is to attend one of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod's colleges or universities. Below are the links to all 10 across the country. Be sure to add them to the list of possible destinations!
The best way to learn about the schools is to visit! Plan a campus visit with family or friends. They all provide open house opportunities!
Concordia University - Ann Arbor, MI www.cuaa.edu
Concordia University - Austin, TX www.concordia.edu
Concordia College - Bronxville, NY www.concordia-ny.edu
Concordia University - Irvine, CA www.cui.edu
Concordia University - Mequon, WI www.cuw.edu
Concordia University - Portland, OR www.cu-portland.edu
Concordia University - River Forest, IL www.curf.edu
Concordia University - St Paul, MN www.csp.edu
Concordia University - Selma, AL www.concordiaselma.edu
Concordia University - Seward, NE www.cune.edu
Concordia University System Church Career Exploration Events
Each year many of the Concordia University colleges and universities and both seminaries offer a variety of church career exploration events. These events draw hundreds of students just like you from all over the country to explore if a church career is right for you.
Most of the events have nominal fees, and are offered in spring or summer. Check out the websites of the colleges, universities, and seminaries below. If you don't find the information on the site, please call their admission offices. They will direct you to the appropriate department.
Concordia Seminary - St Louis, MO www.csl.edu/Admissions_HighSchoolYouth_YouthEvents.aspx
Concordia Theological Seminary - Ft Wayne, IN www.ctsfw.edu/admission/academy
Concordia University - Ann Arbor, MI www.cuaa.edu
Concordia University - Austin, TX www.concordia.edu
Concordia College - Bronxville, NY www.concordia-ny.edu
Concordia University - Irvine, CA www.cui.edu
Concordia University - Mequon, WI www.cuw.edu
Concordia University - Portland, OR www.cu-portland.edu
Concordia University - River Forest, IL www.curf.edu
Concordia University - St Paul, MN www.csp.edu/cvm/
Concordia University - Selma, AL www.concordiaselma.edu
Concordia University - Seward, NE www.cune.edu
National and/or District Youth Gatherings
The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod holds a National Youth Gathering every three years. These events bring together over 30,000 students just like you to one location where they are able to learn and grow their faith and their friendships.
Alternating years provide the opportunity for the individual church districts to have their own smaller gatherings.
Talk to your youth director or pastor about attending one of these events.
Lutheran College Fairs
Too early to think about college?
NEVER!
The Lutheran Educational Conference of North America offers Lutheran College Fairs each fall and spring around the country. This past year they offered 28 events in 21 different states. Check out their website to see if there is one close to you.
Many of the Concordia University System colleges are present, and can answer questions you may have about the universities and about church career programs.