The new ILF brochure is under development. Watch this space for it soon. A brochure for the Order of Saint Francis Lutheran (OSF-L) is also planned.

The International Lutheran Fellowship

Preliminary Application for Rostering as Clergy Member, Religious or Lay Teacher

  + In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen +  

Dear Applicant:

The International Lutheran Fellowship is delighted to learn of your interest in joining the ILF as a rostered clergy member or other church worker. Completing the following preliminary application form will assist us in the process of prayerful discernment. After review by the ILF House of Bishops, candidates may be invited for an interview. Upon a favorable outcome of that interview, through vote of the House of Bishops and Board, candidates for rostering may be scheduled for presentation to the Annual Synod for rostering, incardination and/or ordination. In order to maintain Apostolic Succession ordination sub conditione may be required in some cases.

 We ask God’s blessings on you and your ministry. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

++ Robert W. Hotes, Ph.D., D.Min.

Presiding Bishop

The International Lutheran Fellowship

Central Office

1124 South Fifth Street, LL-C

Springfield, IL 62703

217-726-6220

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Applicant Name:                                      Date of Birth:

Address:                                                           Phone:                          Application date:

Email                                                                Cell:

:_______________________________________________________________________

Please answer the following questions

1) Are you ordained?   (Circle one)   Yes                  No

If yes, by whom and in what denomination/jurisdiction?  Is this ordination in accord with the Apostolic Succession?

Deacon?                       Presbyter?                   Bishop?

Comments:      

May we contact the ordaining body? (Please provide contact information)

If rostered with the ILF, would you seek to remain rostered with the ordaining body?

If not ordained, do you seek ordination by the ILF?

2) Please describe your education, including seminary preparation. Please indicate all post secondary degrees and diplomas, and whether these credentials are accredited, and by whom.

Do you presently serve as a pastor? Please provide details.

3. Please provide a brief statement of the Lutheran understanding of the Christian/catholic Faith.

4. Please provide a brief statement describing your reasons for applying to be rostered/incardinated with the ILF. Include a brief description of your spiritual journey as a Christian and your understanding of the ordained ministry, if that is your goal.

5. Have you ever been accused of a major crime or dereliction? Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Comments:

    6. If accepted for rostering, may we conduct a background check?

Yes                              No

Please use this space to provide any additional details.