Mission Training Center is proud to partner with the education ministries of the Pacific Southwest District (PSD), the California-Nevada-Hawaii District (CNH), and the Northwest District (NOW) to launch Foundations of Lutheran Teaching! Our mission is to support and equip school professionals for ministry in Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) schools.

Lutheran Teacher Certificate through MTC is a cross-district initiative to equip educators in our Lutheran schools to be transformational teachers of the Lutheran faith, resulting in longevity at and employability across districts, creating a consistent Lutheran ethos in ministry, and further uniting school and church ministry. Through the program, spiritual self-care is prioritized, resulting in the fruits of the spirit being evident in the classrooms and beyond.

This is not intended to replace Colloquy. This is an application-focused curriculum for non-Lutheran teachers and those for whom Colloquy is not an option, so that all classrooms integrate the faith to the fullest potential.

For more information, contact your district office. If you do not know which district your school is in, ask your school administrator or contact the MTC office.

To apply, begin by completing the application form provided below by your district. You will then be contacted by MTC and directed to complete the MTC Enrollment Form using the link in the left navigation field.