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Second Season Shepherds Part 11 min read


Rev. Dr. Rob Kasper, Michigan District, LCMS Director of Leadership Development, leads a discussion with Rev. Bob Scott and Rev. Steve Woodfin on alternate routes to becoming a pastor. They discuss how congregations identify and support people who might be candidates for the SMP program.

Show Notes:

Contact Rev. Dr. Rob Kasper – michigandistrict.org/people/rev-dr-robert-e-kasper/

Find out more information on the routes to becoming an ordained pastor michigandistrict.org/churches/future-church-workers/become-an-ordained-pastor/

The Specific Ministry Pastor Program is a four-year distance education program that prepares men for pastoral ministry in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

To find out more information regarding this program please visit:

Find out more about the Michigan School of Missional Formation michigandistrict.org/churches/future-church-workers/lay-leadership-training/

Explore available financial aid options michigandistrict.org/churches/future-church-workers/financial-aid/