This workshop is facilitated every 1 or 2 years. Please contact your Regional Office Formation Leader in LEQ, LESNW or LEVNT for the next workshop dates. Once dates are decided, a promotional flyer with registration information will be available through Regional Offices with dates available through the LEA events calendar.
Introduction to ministry in Lutheran education
What is Introduction to ministry in Lutheran education?
Introduction to ministry in Lutheran education is a workshop for ministry staff who have commenced their employment in Lutheran education. To be completed in the first two years of employment, it was developed for new ministry staff who have roles and responsibilities in areas such in ministry, chaplaincy, worship, devotions, pastoral care, wellbeing and counselling.
The three-day professional learning workshop is available either annually or biennially in one Australian location and as recommended by Regional Office Formation Leaders. The workshop is facilitated by Regional Office Formation Leaders and experienced school ministry staff. Over the three days, four topics are covered:
- Topic 1 – Lutheran education: the context
- Topic 2 – Worship
- Topic 3 – Pastoral and self-care
- Topic 4 – Learning in Lutheran education
During the workshop days, participants have time to reflect and record their learning, possible actions, steps and questions as they arise during each of the topics.
Why is this workshop needed?
Ministry staff have a critical role in the mission and ministry of Lutheran education. To support ministry staff in their knowledge and understandings of Lutheran theology for their roles and so that they may serve more effectively, an LCA Accreditation for ministry (Am) pathway has been developed. The three components for Am include the satisfactory attendance and completion of:
- Introduction to ministry in Lutheran education workshop
- All Connect sessions including the submission of the Connect ePortfolio, and the
- A professional learning plan. This plan may include future units of study or qualifications from Australian Lutheran College (ALC) or equivalent, that supports their ministry role and responsibilities.
Further information is available in the Accreditation for ministry (Am) document.
Purpose of Introduction to ministry in Lutheran education
Participants will have opportunity to:
- Further develop understandings of the theological concepts and policies that shape the purpose and practice of mission and ministry in Lutheran education.
- Explore and develop competency in aspects of mission and ministry in Lutheran education such as worship, pastoral care, formation.
- Consider the context of Lutheran education and how it shapes mission and ministry with children, young people, staff and families.
- Nurture and encourage ministry staff in their personal spiritual and theological journey.
- Develop networks in order to learn, share and collaborate.
Frequently asked questions
The Introduction to ministry in Lutheran education workshop is for new ministry staff in Lutheran education, and for those working towards their Accreditation for ministry (Am).
Further details on the topics
Access the Ministry accreditation program resources and materials.
Visit our events calendar for the next available intakes.