About Us

Select Learning offers high-quality, flexible theological education for personal and professional growth. We are a proud member of the ELCA Lay School for Ministry Network.

Mission & Partnership

We collaborate with a global network of synods, universities, and seminaries to develop high-quality theological resources. Together with partners like the ELCA and Augsburg University, we create accessible learning experiences for the whole church and the world.

  • Augsburg University, Minneapolis, MN

  • Book of Faith Initiative, ELCA

  • Central States Synod, ELCA

  • Collegeville Institute

  • Covenant Cluster of the ELCA

  • Domestic Mission unit, ELCA

  • Dragseth family

  • ELCA World Hunger Education Fund

  • Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Mission unit, ELCA

  • Gustavus Adolphus College, St Peter, MN

  • Immanuel Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI

  • Lay School of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin, ELCA

  • Life of Faith Initiative, ELCA

  • Lutheran Education Network and Support

  • Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago, IL

  • The Melanchthon Institute

  • Northwest Synod of Wisconsin, ELCA

  • Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Berkley, CA

  • Seraphim Communications

  • Stewardship of Life Institute (SOLI), Gettysburg, PA

  • Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus OH

  • Thrivent

Our Team

Select Learning is driven by a dedicated team of professionals and spiritual leaders committed to providing accessible, high-quality theological education. Our leadership combines academic excellence with a deep passion for ministry and community engagement.

Board Members

  • Rev. Dr. Nelson Rivera – United Lutheran Seminary

  • Bishop Leila Ortiz – Metropolitan Washington DC Synod, ELCA

  • Rev. Adam Wutka – Director of Lay Ministry, Central States Synod, ELCA

  • Rev. Lowell Chilton – Lay Ministry Coordinator, Upstate New York Synod, ELCA

  • Rev. Jonathan Hemphill – Assistant to the Bishop, Southeastern Synod

  • Rev. Dr. Javier Goitia – ELCA Representative

  • Rev. Dr. Ruben Duran – ELCA Representative

Leadership Staff

roberto lara

Roberto Lara Aranda

Executive Director

Roberto brings extensive experience in strategic communications, marketing, and faith-based leadership. A faculty member at Columbia University, he is dedicated to empowering laypeople and ministry professionals to grow spiritually and engage meaningfully with their communities.

Staff Member Maria Rodas

María Rodas

Director of Courses

With over 15 years of experience in non-profit organizations, María oversees educational programs that support lifelong learning and faith formation. She focuses on optimizing program delivery to ensure resources meet the diverse needs of communities.

Faculty

"It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows."

Our courses are developed and led by distinguished faculty members from across the seminaries and colleges of the ELCA and our ecumenical partners. These experts bring a wealth of academic rigor, historical perspective, and practical ministry experience to every lesson. From world-renowned theologians to seasoned practitioners, our faculty ensures that every Select Learning resource is both intellectually sound and spiritually enriching.

  • Dr. Phil Adamo

  • Dr. David Bains

  • Dr. Charles Bobertz

  • Dr. Kate Bowler

  • The Rev. Dick Bruesehoff

  • Dr. Ryan Butler

  • Dr. William Cahoy

  • Dr. Eaun Kerr Cameron

  • Dr. Michael Campbell

  • Dr. Eric Carlson

  • Dr. Rick Carlson

  • Dr. Joel Carpenter

  • Dr. John Carrigan

  • Dr. Laurel Carrington

  • Dr. Robert Christman

  • Dr. Victoria Christman

  • Dr. Shawn Colberg

  • Dr. Norma Cook Everist

  • Dr. Maria Erling

  • Dr. Lois Farag

  • Dr. Ann Fritschel

  • Dr. Phillip Gollner

  • Dr. Mark Granquist

  • Bishop Emeritus Mark Hanson

  • Dr. Sarah Henrich

  • Dr. Bruce Hindermarsh

  • Dr. Barbara Holmes

  • Dr. Mary Hughes

  • Dr. Diane Hymans

  • Dr. Rolf Jacobson

  • Dr. Darrell Jodock

  • Dr. Kristin Johnston Largen

  • Rev. Greg Kaufmann

  • Dr. Ralph W. Klein

  • Dr. Kathryn Kleinhans

  • Dr. Craig Koester

  • Nancy Koester

  • Dr. Eddie Kwok

  • Dr. DeAne Lagerquist

  • Dr. Kristine Lund

  • Dr. Lois Malcolm

  • Dr. Martin Marty

  • Dr. Mickey Mattox

  • Dr. Nicholas Miller

  • Dr. Craig Nessan

  • Dr. Jane O’Hara Shields

  • Dr. Jeff Perry

  • Dr. Richard Perry, Jr.

  • Dr. Winston D. Persaud

  • Dr. Ted Peters

  • Dr. Cheryl Meese Peterson

  • Dr. Raymond Pickett

  • Dr. Amanda Porterfield

  • Dr. Mark Allan Powell

  • Bishop Emeritus David W. Preus

  • Dr. Duane Priebe

  • Dr. David Rhoads

  • Dr. Ron Rittgers

  • Dr. Jose David Rodriguez

  • Dr. Michael Root

  • Dr. Sarah Ruble

  • Dr. Phil Ruge-Jones

  • Dr. Katheryn Schifferdecker

  • Dr. Carolyn Schneider

  • Dr. Faye Schott

  • The Rev. Eric Shafer

  • Dr. Columba Stewart

  • Dr. Richard Stewart

  • Dr. Kirsi Stjerna

  • Rev. Gordon Straw

  • Dr. Nelson Strobert

  • Dr. Angela Tarango

  • Dr. Walter F. Taylor, Jr.

  • Dr. David Tiede

  • Dr. Mark Tranvik

  • Dr. Mark Valeri

  • Dr. Harold Vogelaar

  • Dr. Grant Wacker

  • Dr. Tisa Wenger

  • Dr. Timothy Wengert

  • Dr. Hans Wiersma

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