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Steps to Starting a Lutheran Pioneer Ministry
Listed below are steps you should follow as you consider chartering or reactivating a Lutheran Pioneer Program of Youth Ministry in
your congregation. You may have already completed some of these steps. Others may not be appropriate for your congregation.
The steps are meant to be a quide. We realize that as you begin the excitement is high to get going, and start right in!
But a word of caution here: Unless you have someone who is experienced in the Lutheran Pioneer ministry, you can run into problems
if you don't spend some time planning. That is why we suggest some early meetings that are not centered on the program, giving
volunteers an opportunity to look over the materials and lay out a plan for the coming year.
If you have any other questions,
please contact the International Office at 888-214-8225,
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Read through all information you've been given, and share this with other interested members of your congregation.
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Get the permission and support of your Pastor and responsible congregation board or committee. You may also want to find out
if there are other nearby WELS/ELS congregations who might be interested in joining in your Lutheran Pioneer program.
* Contact
your Train Advisor. If one is assigned to your congregation, his name address and phone number are listed in the letter that
accompanied the information sent to you. He can answer questions and help you in your study of Lutheran Pioneers.
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an information meeting for interested adults and boys. Publicize the meeting using the brochures provided to you. Have
your Train Advisor present, if possible.
Show "A Pioneer Ministry" video. Your Train Advisor or the International Office can
supply you with a copy to use. You can use the included sign-up sheets to find out the interest. (click here for sign
up sheets)