School Ministry in the SED
Southeastern District
Schools
Lutheran schools carry the Gospel into everyday learning, joining academic excellence with the promise of Christ’s presence in Word and Sacrament. Explore resources for starting, funding, and strengthening a school ministry in our district, or visit the LCMS School Ministry website for additional support.
Your Contact
Tom Kolb
Executive Director of Schools and Youth for the Southeastern District
tkolb@se.lcms.orgKey Resources
NLSA Accreditation
Guidance and support for pursuing and maintaining Lutheran school accreditation.
MinistrySafe
Training and screening tools that help protect the children in your care.
School Classifieds
Post an opening or find your next role in a Southeastern District school.
Hearts for Jesus
A district-wide mission project inviting students to give toward Gospel work around the world.
Call Process for Schools
Start by contacting Tom Kolb, Executive Director of Schools and Youth, as your first step. The resources below walk through the process for calling a commissioned worker.
Calling a Commissioned Worker or Minister from the Field
- Call Rubrics for Commissioned Ministers — explains the call process, when to notify the District Office, and the paperwork required to install workers.
- Commissioned Minister Information Form (CMIF) tutorials
Calling a Concordia Graduate
- Synodical Graduate Call Procedure for calling from the Concordia University System (first call – commissioned)
- Placement Request Form for Commissioned Minister candidates from the Concordia University System
- Concordia University System Placement Contact List
Contact: Bill Schranz, Director of Synodical Placement, Concordia University, NE — 800-535-5494 or 402-643-7246
Salary Scales for Schools
Concordia Plan Services offers an online tool that generates a compensation estimate for education roles, including core benefits, time off, and tax considerations.
LCMS Salary Calculator for Education Professionals
Covers elementary, middle, and high school teachers; preschool and assistant teachers; childcare and assistant teachers; head and assistant administrators/principals; and early childhood directors. Login information appears at the bottom of the page after you click through.
Open the Education Salary CalculatorSoutheastern District Salary Scale for Schools
Recommended starting salary guidelines for teachers and early childhood directors.
Download the Salary Scale for Schools (PDF)Looking for salary guidelines for congregation workers (Pastor, DCE, DCO, SMP, Director of Music)? Visit our full Salary Scales page.
External Resources
LuthEd
Spiritual, academic, and communication support for Lutheran teachers, plus a school directory, devotions, and accreditation resources.
Lutheran Education Association
A professional community of Lutheran educators offering conferences, professional development, and support for classroom and ministry work.
LCMS School Ministry
National support and resources for leaders of Lutheran early childhood, elementary, and high school ministries.
Questions About School Ministry?
Reach out any time — Tom is glad to help with call process questions, accreditation, staffing, or anything else your school needs.
Tom Kolb
Executive Director of Schools and Youth for the Southeastern District
tkolb@se.lcms.org