Graduate Requests - Spring 2026 

The candidates

Candidates graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and Martin Luther College are presenting themselves for service in the church. They are well-trained in different disciplines, have earned various degrees, and are gifted by the Lord of the Church with talents and abilities that will serve well in different ministry settings. They offer themselves in service to the Lord Jesus and his Church, saying, “Here am I. Send me!”

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The assignment committee

The Assignment Committee consists of the twelve district presidents and the synod praesidium. Representatives of the schools serve as advisors. The committee works together harmoniously, seeking to match the unique gifts of each candidate with the needs of the calling bodies requesting candidates. The Assignment Committee takes this responsibility very seriously and implores the aid and guidance of the Holy Spirit in carrying out this task.

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The challenges

In today’s calling environment, the number of call requests far surpasses the number of candidates available to fill them. This inevitably means that many requests will go unfilled. Also, some candidates may remain unassigned because there are not calls that match their unique gifts and abilities. The Assignment Committee is committed to being faithful stewards of the Lord's gifts to his church.

 

Calling bodies requesting candidates should be aware of the strong possibility that their request might not result in a candidate being assigned.

 

Calling bodies should be prepared with contingency plans in place to cover ministry needs in the event that they do not receive a graduate. Please consult with your district president for options.