Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries

We’ve MOVED (2015): ELM + PO Box 14317 + Chicago, IL 60614-8503

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST
Main Line/Voicemail: 312-759-7070

Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries believes that LGBTQ+ people have extraordinary gifts for ministry. Through their public witness, these leaders proclaim the Gospel now.

Read our 2015 Annual Report

Is your congregation ready?

Have you heard a congregation say they “just aren’t ready” for an LGBTQ pastor or deacon? We say – “Let us help you get ready!”

Call committees and congregations should check out this 6-minute conversation starter about “getting ready” to welcome LGBTQ people into the call process. Watch and share now!

Events

September 29-October 1 – Asher O’Callaghan featured speaker, Why Christian Conference, Chicago, IL

October 16-18, 2016 – ELM Board Meeting, Chicago, IL

October 21, 2016 – ELM/Proclaim Campus visit, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

Oct 22, 2016 – Decolonize Lutheranism Inaugural Gathering (LSTC – Chicago, IL)

July 16-19, 2017 – Proclaim Gathering (Cenacle Retreat Center, Chicago, IL)

Resources

For a comprehensive list of resources for LGBTQ candidates, as well as candidacy committees, call committees, internship sites, and more, please see our Resource Page.