A Life Called Church Work Recruiting Weekend

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October 4, 2026 - October 5, 2026

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Concordia University, Nebraska invites you and your family to explore our church work programs at "A Life Called" - our church work visit event.

While attending "A Life Called," you will be able to:

  • Learn about our six church work programs (Director of Christian Education, Director of Parish Music, Lutheran Teacher, Pre-Deaconess, Pre-Seminary, Classical Lutheran Educator),
  • Sit in on church work classes and learn alongside current students,
  • Engage with our church work faculty,
  • Tour campus and see the residence halls and
  • Learn about financial aid opportunities.

If you are traveling from far away and will be here Sunday morning, we can provide a list of churches to visit and places to go for lunch. 

Registration

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Example Schedule

Sunday, October 4

3 p.m.

Check-in

3:30 p.m.

Welcome

3:45 p.m.

Student icebreaker & parent Q&A Session

4:30 p.m.

Church Work Program break-out groups

Parents leave after the break-out groups and may return in the morning

5:30 p.m.

Dinner and bible study

7 p.m.

Meet up with student hosts

7:30 p.m.

Campfire devotion

9:00 p.m.

Evening prayer

Monday, October 5

7 a.m.

Dining hall opens

8 a.m.

flex time*

9 a.m.

Devotion

10 a.m.

Campus tour

11 a.m.

Chapel

11:40 a.m.

Flex time*

1:30 p.m.

Financial Aid overview

2:00 p.m.

Wrap up & Flex Time*

*During flex time attendees are welcome to meet with faculty/coaches, eat, attend rehearsals, explore campus or attend class (a list of classes will be provided).

Additional Information

  • All housing, meals and activities are free for students.
  • Students will be paired with a “host student” that they will stay with Sunday night. Students should bring their own pillow and a sleeping bag. If flying in, let us know so we can provide bedding. 
  • Mileage reimbursement can be given to groups of 3+ students.
  • Admitted students who fly in can be reimbursed $200 and we can pick them up at the Lincoln or Omaha airport.  
  • Parents are encouraged to participate in this visit event, but will need to find their own overnight accommodations. Hotel options in Seward:

Can't make this event, but still interested in visiting campus? Schedule a Personalized Visit today! 

Ready to apply? Start your application here!