Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Pastoral Leadership Institute is to operate an in-service, leadership formation program for pastors and others who desire to develop their leadership abilities helpful in pastoring churches in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and beyond.
The Pastoral Leadership Institute provides an opportunity for LCMS pastors to gain advanced knowledge and skills helpful in fulfilling the Great Commission. PLI will maximize on the proven experience of more seasoned pastors, theologians, and leadership experts to assist less-experienced pastors. PLI will do so by providing safe and positive peer and mentor relationships, allowing for courageous ministry visions to take shape. PLI will remain committed to Biblical and Lutheran confessional standards. PLI will challenge and empower pastors to pursue their full potential as gifted servants of the church, called to lead their congregations into excellence in mission and ministry as they connect people to Jesus. PLI will also provide resources to pastors to use with their congregational leaders and staff.