Are you feeling called to ministry in the ELCA?

The ELCA candidacy process begins with a discernment phase designed for individuals to reflect on their lives and discover a potential call to ministry or leadership within the church. This period of discernment focuses on several key aspects: understanding one's vocation, spirituality and prayer life, formative life experiences, relationships within a faith community, significant influences such as family background, the ability to articulate vocational aspirations guided by God's calling, and openness to serving where the church has a need. In this stage, individuals explore and affirm their sense of calling in the context of their community.  

The synod offers these resources to individuals in discernment:

Explore Resources for Discernment:

• Journi.faith

• Called to Lead

• ELCA discernment groups

• Synodical discernment groups (Listening on The Way)

• Connect with Megan on the Bishop’s team

If you are interested in rostered leadership, participation in the synod’s Listening on the Way group is strongly encouraged.