Teachers and pastors have left secular careers to serve in Lutheran settings, where they can share God’s Word and care for His people.

Many pastors, teachers and other rostered workers in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) know from a young age that they want to serve the church in this way. Others take a more circuitous path. Read on to learn about several pastors and teachers who answered God’s call at different times in their lives.