WHICH SEMINARY ARE YOU ATTENDING?

United Lutheran Seminary

WHICH PROGRAM OF STUDY?

Master of Divinity

WHEN DID YOU FIRST FEEL CALLED TO PUBLIC MINISTRY?

I was 13 years old.

WHO DID YOU FIRST TALK WITH ABOUT EXPLORING THE CALL TO MINISTRY?

I talked with my youth group and SEPA youth leaders.

WHAT WAS HELPFUL AS YOU EXPLORED A CALL TO MINISTRY?

I was able to see ministry outside of my home congregation. SEPA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly) youth events, Theological education with Youth held at Gettysburg Campus/Susquehanna University and LYO (Lutheran Youth Organization) were great opportunities to explore and foster my call to ministry.

COMPLETE THIS PHRASE: I’M A SEMINARIAN AND…

I’m a seminarian and I love Vogue magazine.

IN ONE SENTENCE, OFFER A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO THOSE EXPLORING PUBLIC MINISTRY IN THE ELCA.

Public Ministry is a journey that brings one on roads that they could never have imagined; it consists of roadblocks, speed bumps, and sometimes deadends.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BIBLICAL CALL STORY?

Jonah