Requests for Called Workers

Calling a Pastor or Staff Minister

To extend a call for a pastor or staff minister, follow these steps:
  1. Use the 'Pre-Call Survey Form' below to decide what qualifications you need a pastor/staff minister to fill.
  2. Submit your request to the District President's office ([email protected] or 920-739-9194).
    • Be prepared to provide details of the position you are requesting, including compensation information.
    • Allow at least two weeks for list preparation.
  3. Due to heavy call volumes, expect to be sent a list of candidates on the day of  the meeting. Keep this list confidential before and after the meeting.
  4. After voting for a candidate, contact the district president's office to inform him of the decision.
  5. Contact the candidate by phone to let them know you are calling them.
  6. Fill out the appropriate form and a cover letter and send the call packet by mail or e-mail.

When a call has been returned:
  1. Inform the district president's office that a decision has been made ([email protected] or 920-739-9194).
  2. If you are calling again, request a call meeting date from the district president's office. 

When a call has been accepted:
  1. Inform the district president's office that a decision has been made.
  2. Set a date for your new called worker's arrival.
  3. Set an installation date and inform the district president's office so an authorization for installation can be prepared.​

Calling a Teacher

The teacher call window is open as of Sunday, October 15, 2023.

To extend a call for a teacher, please follow these steps:
  1. Work with your congregational leadership to establish what qualifications you need a teacher to fill (Following the online submittal link will give you a good idea of the type of information you'll need).
  2. Submit your request online at wels.net/callrequest.
    1. Be prepared to provide details of the position you're looking to fill, including compensation information.
    2. If you are requesting an early childhood director or principal, fill out the additional form below and send it to the Commission on Lutheran Schools ([email protected]) and the district president's office ([email protected]) when you submit your request.
    3. Allow at least two weeks for list preparation.
  3. Due to heavy call volumes, expect to be sent a list of candidates on the day of the meeting. Keep this list confidential before and after the meeting.
  4. After voting for a candidate, contact the district president's office to inform him of the decision.
  5. Contact the candidate by phone to let them know you are calling them.
  6. Fill out the appropriate form and a cover letter and send the call packet by mail or e-mail.

When a call has been returned:
  1. Contact the Commission on Lutheran Schools ([email protected]) to request a call meeting date and make any changes to the call. CC the district president's office ([email protected]). You do not need to submit another online call request.

When a call has been accepted:
  1. Inform the Commission on Lutheran Schools ([email protected]) that a decision has been made. CC the district president's office ([email protected])
  2. Set a date for your new called worker's arrival.
  3. Set an installation date and inform the district president's office so an authorization for installation can be prepared.

Requesting a Graduate Assignment

Assignment day for Martin Luther College is Saturday, May 18, 2024. Assignment day for Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary is Thursday, May 23, 2024..

To request a graduate assignment:
  1. Work with your congregation's leadership to determine what qualifications you would need a graduate to fill (Following the online submittal link will give you a good idea of the type of information you'll need).
    • ​If you have been calling for a teacher from the field, the Lutheran Schools office may be able to save you time by "converting" your request to an "assignment" request. Lutheran Schools will ask you to supply updated salary and benefits information for a graduate.
    • If you have been calling for a pastor from the field, you will need to start a new online application using the call request link.
  2. Submit your request online at wels.net/callrequest
    1. Be prepared to provide details of the position you're looking to fill, including compensation information.
    2. If you are requesting an early childhood director or principal, fill out the additional form and send it to [email protected] and the district president's office ([email protected]) when you submit your request.
    3. The deadline for assignment requests for teachers, staff ministers, and pastors is Tuesday, April 30. 
  3. After you've submitted your request, prepare a call packet and cover letter and email ([email protected] - preferred) or mail (Mount Olive Lutheran Church, ATTN: Rev. Joel Zank 930 E Florida Ave Appleton, WI 54911) the packet to the district president's office. The deadline for sending the call packet for teachers/ staff minister requests is Friday, May 3, 2024 (Tentative). The deadline for sending the call packet​ for pastor requests is Tuesday, May 14, 2024 (Tentative). 
  4. Assignment day at Martin Luther College is on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
    1. The assignment committee meets on Thursday, May 16. Please make sure your primary point of contact remains close to his cell phone in case the district president needs additional information about your request.
    2. If your request cannot be filled, the district president's office will contact you no later than Friday evening to inform you.
  5. Assignment day at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary is on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
    1. The assignment committee meets on Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22. Please make sure your primary point of contact remains close to his cell phone in case the district president needs additional information about your request.
    2. If your request cannot be filled, the district president's office will contact you prior to Thursday's call service.​