The Pastoral leadership Institute

Toward a Common Purpose in Ministry

Since 1999 the Pastoral Leadership Institute has nurtured pastoral leaders through a four-year process involving congregation-based learning, mentoring, and study experiences within the framework of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Overwhelmingly, PLI participants report their experiences have given them hope, courage and skill toward a common purpose in ministry.

That common purpose is “connecting people to Jesus” in response to His Great Commission to “make disciples of all nations.” Already, congregations led by PLI pastors are growing spiritually as reflected in increased Bible study attendance, significant increases in worship attendance, and growth in membership.

As graduates of LCMS seminaries, pastors are already prepared with a sound education in theology. Their theological training significantly influences and shapes the way they lead and contributes to the way their congregations function. PLI seeks to fully develop their potential by addressing strategic thinking, management and organizational skills. This additional education provides the pastor with tools to help him effectively lead his congregation to reach the lost.

Learn About the 5 Pillars of the Program

1. Congregation-based Learning
2. Partner Ministry
3. Mentoring Relationships
4. Collegial Group Support and Accountability
5. International Consciousness

Rev. Darryl and Kristen Andrzejewski
-New Hope Lutheran Church, Hudsonville, Mich.

“PLI is an answer to prayer — a Christ-centered, relational-based, mission-minded excursion in focusing servant leaders toward growing the church by connecting people to Jesus. This is who we want to be…and PLI is going to get us there.”

For your convenience we have included information packets for interested Pastors, Partners and Congregational Leaders.

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