The Accelerated Ministry Program is designed to reduce the time and cost to become a Lutheran (ELCA) pastor. You'll finish with two degrees — a B.A.
(Wartburg College) and M.Div. (Wartburg Theological Seminary) — in six years instead of eight!
03/24/2022
Join us tomorrow for AMP student Brady Fox’s senior chapel!
We have a Senior Chapel tomorrow! Brady Fox is a 3rd year Accelerated Ministry Program student and is originally from Kingston, Oklahoma. In his time at Wartburg he was formerly Chaplain of Kantorei and has been involved in various SLCM groups and events. His future plans are attend Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque and go back south as soon as possible. All are welcome!
12/23/2021
Check out Ellie's story to see how her pastor, congregation and the Wartburg Accelerated Ministry Program have all supported her calling!
You can learn more about the program ➡️ www.wartburg.edu/ministry
Know of high school students who should be looking into our program? Let us know at the link above, and we'll reach out to them with more info!
When Ellie Nabholz expressed an interest in ministry as a high school student, her pastor at Zion Lutheran Jubilee in rural La Porte City encouraged her to be more involved by giving a message, helping with communion and doing the readings.
Now in her second year at Wartburg in the Accelerated Ministry Program, Ellie says that affirmation of her ministry gifts through her congregation has been important in recognizing her calling. “I never thought of leading worship,” she said. “It was my pastor who helped push me into that role of helping lead worship and helping with Confirmation and Sunday School.”
Even through the pandemic, Nabholz still experienced the camaraderie, mentoring and preparation that marks the accelerated program. “I like the close-knittedness that we have in the program," she says.
“It was the people that drew me in,” she says. “I found my people in this program.”
Read more about Ellie's experience at www.wartburg.edu/ellie-accelerated-ministry-program/, and learn more about the Accelerated Ministry Program at www.wartburg.edu/ministry. Students in the program earn their BA and MDiv degrees in six years instead of eight in this partnership with Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque!
09/27/2021
A few AMP students attended the installation service of Bishop Kevin Jones of the Northeastern Iowa Synod. The Wartburg crew poses here with presiding Bishop of the ELCA, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton!
09/13/2021
Lots of double burgers!
08/31/2021
We had a great time welcoming our new AMP students during our New Student Retreat before they began Wartburg Orientation with the rest of the Class of 2025. 🍊
Classes officially begin tomorrow and this crew is ready to AMP IT UP this school year!!!
07/14/2021
Congratulations to double-burger (Wartburg College and Wartburg Seminary) alum Tyler Hoey. He will be ordained on Saturday, July 24th!
06/09/2021
Shout-out to Ellie, who just finished her first year in the Wartburg Accelerated Ministry Program, for working in camping ministry this summer at Camp Ewalu as part of her calling! Bible camps have played a big role for many in ministry by helping them realize their gifts and by developing their faith ⛺️
Introducing our 2021 Summer Staff...
06/03/2021
Matthias Letsche is an incoming AMP student. Like many in the program he is working at camp this summer.
God’s blessings to you Matthias. We’re excited to have you in the Accelerated Ministry Program!
Introducing our 2021 Summer Staff...
05/11/2021
Congrats to AMP student Kellie Escovy who is receiving the college’s peacemaker award. If you know Kellie this won’t surprise you. She has a passion for peace and justice that will be a blessing to the church!
Not only is it "May the Fourth," the unofficial Star Wars holiday... but May 4 this year is also the 500th anniversary of when Martin Luther was kidnapped (by friends, fortunately) and taken to Wartburg Castle in Germany for his own safety!
The creative force is strong at Wartburg, and our Marketing & Communication staff had an idea to mash up the two events. Students in the Accelerated Ministry Program and Department of Religion were invited to be the "stars" in this re-enactment video... bonus! 🙌
Special thanks to the Rev. Liz Albertson, an alumna of both Wartburg College and Wartburg Theological Seminary (a double 'Burger), for writing up the text in the first part of the video. She is now vice president for admissions and student services at the seminary.
At Wartburg College, Dr. Caryn Riswold contributed historical consultation and props, and Dr. Kristin Wendland loaned her Greek Bible. Team effort!