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Welcome on behalf of the North American Lutheran Church Candidacy Committee.

If you are discerning the Lord’s call to serve His Church in the ordained ministry and would like to explore the possibility of living into that calling in the NALC, we invite you to learn more about the candidacy process by reading “Candidacy Process.” 

The Candidacy Committee meets for candidate interviews in March, June, and October of each year.  To be eligible for an interview panel with the committee, candidates MUST SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED forms, essays, fees, etc. to the main office NO LATER THAN 30 days prior to the date of the candidacy meeting.

The NALC Candidacy Committee takes great joy in walking with our candidates for ministry as they pursue their educational and experiential requirements.  If you would like more information concerning candidacy in the NALC, please contact [email protected].

The North American Lutheran Seminary (NALS) is the seminary of the North American Lutheran Church (NALC). Many candidates for ministry in the NALC receive their education through study at the NALS. Whether you are looking to complete an M.Div. degree or need to supplement your previous education by studying confessional Lutheran doctrine through the Diploma of Lutheran Studies, the NALS is pleased to offer academically rigorous, biblically sound, and affordable theological education. Learn more here.