
Live On

Together, we are developing Lutheran leadership through a culture of generosity. LiveOn is making a difference.
Watch this video from the LiveOn report to the 2021 Synod assembly.
LiveOn supports vital ministries. Contributions may be given in one of three ways:
- Make an outright gift
- Name Live On in your will
- Customize your gift to your situation (such as through a planned charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder unitrust
If you would like assistance in determining the best way to give a gift to Live On, please contact the synod office.
Strategic Goals
- Seminary Scholarships – Provide financial support for seminary students approved by the candidacy committee and enrolled in approved seminaries. Watch a video from some of our recipients here.
- Distribution is determined by the synod’s candidacy committee
- Each candidate is reviewed by the candidacy process
- Each candidate submits their reflections each year
- New Missions – Support mission starts and redevelopment congregations
- Distribution is determined by the bishop and synod leadership
- Ministries are reviewed regularly
- A tri-annual ministry review is done by synod and ELCA leadership
- Each ministry receiving grants submits reflections each year
- Campus Ministry – Support campus ministry at colleges and universities within the synod
- Distribution is determined by synod staff and campus ministry team
- Annual ministry review of the campus ministry leadership by the local board
- A tri-annual ministry review is done by the synod and regional leadership
- Seed Money – Support congregational and synodical programs to start new programs (one-time)
- Grant requests must be submitted by December 15 for consideration and distribution in February and/or by June 15th for consideration and distribution in August.
Seminarian Scholarship Application
Please contact the synod office with further inquiries regarding contributions, grants, to be added as a congregational contact, to reach a board member or email Live On.
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As it is, there are many parts, but only one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you.”
~ 1 Corinthians 12:20-22a
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