Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Philip Hirsch has over a decade of work experience in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Philip began their career at the Metropolitan Washington D.C. Synod, ELCA in 2009 as the Director for Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop. In 2019, they were promoted to Executive Director, Christian Community and Leadership at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Philip Hirsch completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology and Anthropology/ Psychology and Religion at Susquehanna University from 1982 to 1986. Philip then pursued a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago from 1986 to 1990. In 1988, they briefly studied at the University of Zimbabwe. Later, from 2005 to 2008, Philip earned a Doctor of Ministry from the United Theological Seminary, with a field of study focused on reducing the propensity for violence among inner city youth through preaching. Philip also had some additional education at the Luther School of Theology at Chicago.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The ELCA is a community of faith that has a vision of a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ makes for all people and creation. Our faith is built around a strong belief in God as made known to us in Jesus Christ. Through worship, service, and education, we practice our faith, grow our relationship with God and experience God's grace in our lives. We also work hard to put our faith into action. In today’s complex world, we strive to make a positive changes in practical, realistic ways so more people know the way of Jesus and discover community, justice and love. We are one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with nearly 3.3 million members in more than 9,000 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. The ELCA’s roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther. We welcome you to experience this church right in your community. Explore the ELCA, and help us celebrate our gift of faith—with action. www.elca.org