Martin Luther College provides an opportunity for men who are older than traditional college students to prepare for the pastoral ministry of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Students who successfully complete the program and demonstrate appropriate spiritual, academic, and personal attributes are recommended to Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (WLS) to continue preparation for the pastoral ministry.

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Contact information – WLS Prof. Dr. Allen Sorum, E.A.Sorum@wisluthsem.org, 262-208-0063


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Non-Traditional Student Committee

WLS Prof. Dr. Allen Sorum

WLS Prof. Jonathan Micheel

MLC Prof. Daniel Balge

Pastor Adam Lambrecht

Mrs. Sarah Lambrecht