Contact: Rev. Daniel McMiller, (414) 464-8100
 

Working with the Ethic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT), the Deaf Institute of Theology (DIT), the Hispanic Institute of Theology (HIT) and the Distance Education Leading Toward Ordination (DELTO) program of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, and also working with the Lay Ministry Department of Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon) the District has implemented “alternative route” theological education programs available in our Synod. These programs address pressing needs to identify and prepare lay servant/leaders who can assist the pastoral office and our congregations in reaching the ever-changing population of rural and urban Wisconsin. The Deaf Institute of Theology addresses a wide spread unchurched deaf population. Some of the men in these programs of study may become lay ministers and others, in time, ordained pastors. All those who by God’s grace finish the program, will be uniquely qualified for pressing mission opportunities of our District. Some of our immigrant church workers will be trained and resourced by POBLO (People of the Book Lutheran Outreach) for intentional outreach to a growing Muslim community.