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Upcoming Events & Deadlines: Lutherans for Life Essay Contest, 2025 MN State Bible Bowl; Early Childhood Educator’s Conference
Program Resources: Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM), LuthEd, Lutheran Education Association (LEA)
2024 Educators Conference
Woodbury Lutheran Church
7380 Afton Road | Woodbury, MN 55125
"And I will put this third into the fire, and refine them as one refines silver, and test them as gold is tested. They will call upon my name, and I will answer them. I will say, 'They are my people'; and they will say, 'The LORD is my God.'" Zechariah 13:9
Colloquy through CUEnet
The Concordia online Colloquy Program provides the education needed to be eligible for a Divine Call in the LCMS. Through colloquy, teachers become equipped to carry the Lord's name and His teachings with faithfulness to your school / center’s children and families.
Note that the Borland Colloquy Scholarship program, combined with additional District financial aid, can make colloquy a very affordable option for any teacher!
LEA & LCMS SCHOOL MINISTRY JOB OPPORTUNITIES
LEA has launched Lutheran Education Opportunity Center (LEOC) – a website for Lutheran ministries and workers to post job opportunities and resumes. To do so, go here.
Additionally, in the last few months, Synod’s School Ministry launched the Lutheran Career Board as a place for schools to post jobs and workers to post resumes. When you follow the aforementioned LCMS link, you should get a message about rostered workers utilizing the call process. Synod will also be vetting posts.
Church Worker Updates
Rostered commissioned ministers—teachers should update their information in the Church Worker Update (CWU) system at least annually. This includes completing the including Commissioned Minister Information Form (CMIF).
Wellness Resources
You are loved, supported, and worthy of help. Our wellness page will give you the tools you need to succeed in ministry.
Continuing Education Resources (licensure)
New Teaching License Requirement
The legislature passed a provision in 2023 requiring all Tier 1-4 educators renewing their license to include professional development in the cultural heritage and contemporary contributions of American Indians, with particular emphasis on Minnesota Tribal Nations.
MDE, along with partners from the Tribal Nations and the urban American Indian Community in Minnesota, partnered to create a training program specifically designed for school district administrators, staff, and educators to meet the new License requirement.
Educators who complete the course can earn one continuing education unit (CEU) credit. For more information about the course and how to register, go here.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.”
National Lutheran Schools Week
January 26 - February 1, 2025
Why a yearly theme?
The LCMS School Ministry office has aligned the themes for NLSW and Chapel Talks for the coming years so that there is a single theme for all publications for the entire year. This will allow for schools to utilize the overall theme in their individual school if they choose, and will also tie ministries of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod together thematically throughout the year.
Each theme for the coming years has been chosen with intent based on national Synod events overlapping the indicated school calendar years, with past themes coming from LCMS Youth Gatherings and Synod Conventions. This year’s theme is “Endure” and the scripture verse is Hebrews 12:1-3.
Each day of NLSW has a sub-theme:
Day 1 (Monday): Setting Aside Hindrances; "Let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely" (Heb 12:1)
Day 2 (Tuesday): Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus; "Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith" (Heb. 12:2)
Day 3 (Wednesday): Enduring the Cross; "Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame" (Heb 12:2)
Day 4 (Thursday): The Joy Set Before Us; "Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God" (Heb 12:2)
Day 5 (Friday): Running the Race with Perseverance; "Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus" (Heb. 12:1-2)
This booklet contains the devotion, key points, prayer, activities, and hymn of the day for each of the days during NLSW.
Please pray for our Lutheran schools - the administrators, teachers, students, and families - especially during NLSW!
Please send photos and descriptions of your NLSW events to nadine.meyer@mnsdistrict.org.
Chapel Talks
Chapel Talks 2024-2025 will be available soon! The overall theme is "Endure," based on Hebrews 12:1-3.
Chapel Talks is a resource including Bible verses, speaking points, song suggestions, and application ideas for weekly chapel services throughout the school year. It can be used for students of all ages in Lutheran and Christian schools. Read more about Chapel Talks on the LCMS School Ministry page. You can also view and download current and previous Chapel Talks by going to this page on the LCMS website.
Upcoming Events & Deadlines
LFL Essay Contest
Entries are due March 15, 2025
The Life of David
1 Samuel 16 - 1 Kings 2 (ESV)
April 5, 2025
Concordia University St. Paul
Program resources
Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM)
Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM) understands that every child is different. We see the importance of becoming one with your ministry by fitting into your culture and providing a resource and expertise that only LSEM can deliver.
Luthed
LuthEd is the resource hub for the LCMS School Ministry Office. Below are some of the most popular resources they offer.
- Church Worker Update (CSU) & Commissioned Minister Information Form (CMIF)
- #LuthEd Facebook group
- National Lutheran Schools Week
- School Leadership Development (SLED)
Lutheran education Association (LEA)
Lutheran Education Association links, equips, and affirms educators and workers in ministry for the purpose of building up the body of Christ. LEA members have access to exclusive webinars / podcasts, networking opportunities, publications, conferences, events, and advocacy.