Christian Formation and Vocation
by Donald A. Wisner
This campus ministry helps students hear God's call to vocation through the art of mentoring.

"Daily Stuff" of Life
by Megan Jones
Some thoughts on vocation from a campus pastor, and how two of the students she is working with are responding to God's call.

Doing What You Love
by Nick MarickovichA 2005 graduate of Virginia Tech takes us on his vocational ride, sharing questions and concerns about God, vocation, and careers.

Educating for Life
by Guy Erwin
At California Lutheran University, where I teach religion and history, there has been much conversation among faculty and administrators over the last few years about questions of vocation and identity. Like many of our partner ELCA-affiliated colleges and universities, we have been asking ourselves two major questions: "What does it mean to be a Lutheran university in this place and time?" and "How do we educate our students in such a way as to nurture in them a sense of their vocation in the world?"

Exploring Life Wildly, Preciously, and Meaningfully
by Willie Painter
A recent graduate from Pacific Lutheran University describes how his school's vocational education is shaping his career choices.

Lilly Project Deepening Support for Vocation
by Gretchen Wolfram
In the last decade, the Lilly Endowment has launched several grants programs that raise a central question, and all the answers have to do with programs that engage young people in the theological exploration of vocation.

Lilly's "Theological Exploration of Vocation"
by Richard W. Rouse
Martin Luther believed that the vocation of a Christian was to serve God and the neighbor through the use of one's unique gifts.¹ The tradition of Lutheran higher education embraces this belief. For example, the shorthand mission statement at Pacific Lutheran University, where I work, is "educating for lives of service."

Manna from Heaven
by Laura Esposito
Participating in "Theological Education for Youth" for high schoolers was one reason our author was inspired to explore vocation and service in the church. This is her story.

Sampling Seminary
by Kimberly Knowle
Trinity Lutheran Seminary offers a summer "Sampler" for high school students exploring ministry and vocation. From the "Sampler" through college and service in Africa, our author sees God's plan unfolding for her.

Seeking to live Out the Call
by William Withers
A church college professor tells his vocational story and how he tries to shape the vocational dreams of students in the communication arts field.

A Vision Bigger Than Ourselves
by Carol Jacobson
Our eight ELCA seminaries all have programs to address the interests and needs of high school students and young adults. Our author gives us a personal glimpse into the programs, "Life Together" and "Faith Active in Love" hosted by Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Berkeley, California.

Vocation as Masks of God
by James B. Hofrenning
Some of us are called to ordained ministry. All of God's people are called to be partners with God in creation through our work, which, Luther said, is a "mask" of God.

Vocation: Using A Useful Doctrine
by Stanley N. Olson
I talked recently with an ELCA college president and commented that our colleges and universities are seeking to strengthen ties with the church. He responded, “Of course, but it’s not just about connections. The colleges see that Lutheran doctrine has great value for their own work.” He named the concept of Christian vocation as a prime example of this usefulness. It opens windows on meaning and purpose for students and educators.

Vocational Gifts and Givens
by Dorothy Bass
An educator and author shares how she lives out her vocation, looking at the circumstances not of her own making as well as some of the gifts by which her vocation is both enlivened and enjoyed.