istries and outdoor ministries [too]. For example, a name like Bob Quam, director of Christikon Lutheran Bible Camp (Big Timber, Mont.) appears [as a reference] on many applications at Luther Seminary,” she said. “If I could ask any question, I’d ask cur- rent rostered leaders: do you hope and pray that your children will become pastors/AIMs/deaconesses? Histori- cally, many children of pastors also prepared for similar vocations. If that is no longer true, we need to explore why the children of church leaders are heading into other vocations.” Lull also emphasizes the impor-
tance of pastors knowing their young people by name.
Her home congregation is St. John Lutheran in Fremont, Ohio, which has nurtured dozens of people to ministry. Clearly, the conditions are ripe for
growing leaders in many congrega- tions. From an informal poll on Face- book, stories emerged from Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota,
Ohio and Pennsylvania. The poll also revealed something else: passion— for one’s home congregation and for service and ministry ahead.
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10 qualities of congregations that propel people into ministry 1. Foster trusting interaction between adults and youth. 2. Entrust youth and laity to leadership roles. 3. Engage in purposeful prayer. 4. Provide pastoral mentoring. 5. Secure financial support for theological training. 6. Remain relevant to the community. 7. Explore biblical questions and truths. 8. Encourage members to consider the ministry. 9. Nurture social relationships. 10. Identify and support leaders intentionally.
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