Colloquy programs prepare men and women who are currently serving in ministry roles for membership in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod as Ministers of Religion–Commissioned.
These programs ensure that those who seek to join the Synod have been educated in theology, have become oriented to service to the Synod and have demonstrated the professional and spiritual attributes that the Synod expects of its members.
There are many categories of commissioned ministry for which a person may apply for colloquy. Those include:
- Teachers
- Directors of Christian Education
- Directors of Christian Outreach
- Directors of Family Life Ministry
- Directors of Parish Music
- Deaconesses
- Parish Assistants
- Directors of Church Ministries
Qualified applicants are those who are competent workers in the field for which they seek colloquy. Student financial aid from the Mid-South District is available for this program. For more on District student financial aid, including the current application deadline, click HERE.
To apply for the Commissioned Minister Colloquy Program, contact Michelle Fischer, the District’s Executive Director for Education, Youth & Family, at 901-373-1343 or by clicking HERE.
COLLOQUY PROCESS RESOURCES –
- Read the Commissioned Minister Colloquy Policy Manual here: www.lcms.org/colloquy-ministers-of-religion-commissioned.
- Colloquy Process Checklist
- Supplemental Information Form
- Colloquy Financial Aid Application
- Course Completion Form
