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 role you need a pastor/staff minister to fill.
  2. Contact the district president's office (920-739-9194 or nwdp@wels.net) to request a call meeting date.
  3. You will be sent a list of candidates in the days leading up to 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.
  2. If you are calling again, request a call meeting date.

When a call has been accepted:
  1. Inform the district president's office that a decision has been made.

Calling a Teacher

The teacher call window has opened to call teachers for the 2023-24 school year and will close in April 2023.

To extend a call for a teacher, please follow these steps:
  1. Work with your congregational leadership to establish what roles you need the teacher to fill.
  2. Contact the district president's office (920-739-9194 or nwdp@wels.net) to request a call meeting date.
  3. You will be sent a list of candidates in the days leading up to 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.

Requesting a Graduate Assignment

Assignment days for both Martin Luther College and Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary are in May each year. Go to the synod website for instructions on how to request a graduate.