Grants

2022 Grant Recipient

Paul Ritter (pictured) is a senior at WLS and a recipient of LMSG's scholarship program for Lutheran service members pursuing public ministry in WELS or ELS. Paul served in the Army as an infantryman. God's blessings to you and your future ministry, Paul!

Scholarship and Grants

Lutheran Military Support Group Scholarship

LMSG provides scholarships to active duty or prior service WELS and ELS Service Members pursuing public ministry. Candidates must be attending Martin Luther College, Bethany Lutheran College, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, or Bethany Lutheran Seminary to qualify.

LMSG Military Support Scholarship

LMSG provides scholarships to active duty or prior service WELS and ELS Service Members enrolled in the Chaplaincy Certification Program at Martin Luther College. This Scholarship can be applied to each course taken by Service Members until completion of the program. WELS and ELS Military Contact Pastors qualify for this scholarship for courses Frontline Chaplaincy (THE9524) or The Spiritual Side of PTSD (THE9601).

Christian Warrior Appreciation Grants

LMSG provides grants to congregations or schools to assist them financially in recognizing the Warriors in their congregations and community.

Christian Warrior Assistance Grants

LMSG provides grants to Christian Warriors who are in need of financial assistance due to a local disaster, health concern, or unanticipated need due to a deployment. WELS and ELS congregations may be eligible if the grant will go towards helping a military family.

Email info@lutheranmilitary.org for more information or to apply.

Grants Awarded Total since 2016* - $330,000 *As of 2022’s records

WELS Military Services - $173,500
Outreach Grants - $85,100
Christian Warrior Assistance Grants - $32,800
LMSG Education Scholarships - $21,100
Other: $17,500

LMSG has provided financial support to WELS Military Services for the National Chaplain to the Military, European Chaplain, and Military Contact Pastor Workshop.

Outreach grants were awarded to Time of Grace Ministries for their Armed Forces Network (AFN) programming.