Pre-Seminary Training…
30 men and women are currently enrolled for three years of more in intensive Biblical and theological coursework which includes four courses per year plus two intensive workshops. This training is taught in English (LINC Bible Institute) and in Spanish (Instituto Biblico LINC). Rev. David Kim serves as Regional Coordinator for the Center of Hispanic Studies, mentor for the Ethnic Immigrant Institute for Theology and mentor for colloquy students. The courses are taught by LINC pastoral staff and Houston area LC-MS pastors and are approved by Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. The Pre-Seminary Training determines who is ready for the next step.
Seminary Training…
Through LINC Houston, 19 men and women are currently in some part of the process of becoming a pastor or deaconess in our LC-MS through Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. Five men are involved in evaluation for the colloquy program. These men already have theology degrees from non LC-MS institutions. Two men are preparing for the pastoral ministry and are enrolled in the English taught Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology. Seven men are preparing for the pastoral ministry and are enrolled in the Spanish taught Center of Hispanic Studies. Concordia Seminary is sending a professor from the Center for Hispanic Studies to teach these courses at the LINC Houston office. Five women are enrolled in the deaconess program.
This training is not free. The total cost of all this training exceeds $60,000 per year. Most of these students cannot afford the cost. The Texas District and Texas Partners in Mission provide support to the total mission of LINC Houston, but direct support to LINC Houston from individuals who are interested in training our future missionaries is critically important. To make a direct gift to LINC Houston for this training, send your checks to 161 West Road, Houston, 77037.
