Southern California District

Southern California District

• Name: Southern California District
• Description: To serve and support the member congregations of the SoCal District in their mission to proclaim the gospel, this district will, among other things: a. Be available to assist congregations in calling pastors to the ministry of word and sacrament; b. Assist pastors in obtaining calls to the ministry of word and sacrament; c. Assist seminary graduates in the call and ordination process in first call congregations; d. Assist in placement of chaplains for specialized services, e.g., military, medical, social services or special ministries of the association members; e. Plant new mission congregations and support missionary ministries wherever God would lead us; f. Assist individuals in obtaining the proper academic instruction to qualify to receive a call to a congregation in this association; g. Encourage and support confessional Lutheran seminarians by providing, among other things, mentors and guidance through the seminary process; h. Sponsor inspirational and educational gatherings, foster fellowship and worship opportunities for all of God’s children; i. Strengthen Christ’s body on earth by encouraging worship in our congregations, prayer for one another, and study of the Holy Scriptures, the Lutheran confessional writings and the theology of the cross; j. Sponsor youth events that train young people in the beliefs and teaching of our faith, providing guidance and leadership training necessary to raise up a new generation of LCMC theologically grounded Christian leaders; k. Support congregational confirmation and other faith building programs by providing members with sound theological resources and training; l. Assist congregations in raising up and selecting candidates for the ministry of word and sacrament.
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• Contact: Scott Hawkins - 310.373.0454