AFLC Pastor & Missionary Program

At Hillcrest Lutheran Academy, we recognize that we are not building something new, we are stewarding something enduring.

For generations, the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations has faithfully proclaimed the Gospel of Jesus Christ, anchored in the authority of Scripture, the centrality of grace, and the calling to raise up disciples who know the truth and live it with conviction.

That same theological commitment is not just something we affirm—it is something we are actively seeking to strengthen, support, and extend.

We’re offering a special discount to AFLC Pastors and Missionaries: 45% off tuition and 75% off the room charge.

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Pastor Discount

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Missionary Discount

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Church Worker Discount

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Pastor and Missionary Discount

Because of this shared foundation, Hillcrest is honored to extend a significant tuition discount to pastors and missionaries serving within the AFLC, aligning this opportunity with the same commitment we have long extended to those serving within the Church of the Lutheran Brethren of America. This is not simply a financial offering—it is a declaration of partnership.

We believe that those who labor in Word and mission should be supported not only in their calling, but in the formation of their families. Your work in the church and in the world is shaping the next generation of believers. We see it as our responsibility and privilege to come alongside you—to help educate, disciple, and form your children in a community that shares your convictions and reinforces the truth you are proclaiming.

This initiative reflects our desire to stand shoulder to shoulder with AFLC churches and missionaries—to celebrate a theological tradition that has endured, to invest in the families who carry it forward, and to ensure that the next generation is grounded in the same faith that has sustained it.

We are grateful for your ministry. We are aligned in mission. And we would be honored to serve your familyHillcrest is offering a 45% discount on tuition to all AFLC pastor and missionary families. Additionally, we are offering a 75% discount on the room charge at Hillcrest for these families, as well. Seminary families also receive a 45% discount on tuition.

Tuition for AFLC Pastors and Missionaries for the 2026-27 school year

Tuition: $7423 ($13,493 is full tuition. The 45% discount is $6070)

Room: $2065 ($8250 is the full room fee. The 75% discount is $6185)

Board = $4125

Fees = $660

Total = $14,273

Sam and Emily Nash

Sam and Emily moved to Fergus Falls to enroll their kids in Hillcrest. Their testimony speaks to what parents love about our community and school programs, a true partner that guides kids to deeper conviction and faith in Jesus Christ and muscles built to share the Gospel.

FAQs Asked of Hillcrest Academy

  • Hillcrest is intentionally built around discipleship, not just academics. Every class, activity, and relationship is designed to help students grow in their identity in Christ, guided by teachers and staff who see mentorship as part of their calling, not just their job.

  • Discipleship happens throughout the day, not just in chapel. Teachers pray with students, dorm staff lead devotions, coaches speak truth into competition, and staff consistently connect life experiences back to a biblical worldview.

  • Teachers at Hillcrest serve as mentors and disciplers. They invest relationally, attending games, leading small conversations, and walking alongside students through challenges, helping them apply truth to real life.

  • The dorm is a living discipleship environment. Through shared routines, conversations, worship nights, and intentional mentorship from dorm parents, students learn how to live out their faith in community.

  • Character is formed through consistent mentorship and meaningful responsibility. Students are challenged, encouraged, and corrected in ways that build confidence, humility, resilience, and integrity.

  • Hillcrest fosters a culture where students are known deeply. Through intentional community and guided mentorship, students learn how to build healthy, Christ-centered friendships that go beyond surface-level connections.

  • Students are invited into real leadership roles, leading worship, mentoring younger students, participating in mission trips, and serving in dorm leadership, so they don’t just learn faith; they practice it.

  • Students graduate with more than knowledge, they leave with a grounded identity, practiced faith, and relational wisdom. Through mentorship, they learn how to navigate college, careers, and culture with confidence and conviction.

  • Hillcrest partners with families by reinforcing what’s taught at home. Communication, events, and shared values create a team approach to discipleship, where parents and staff are aligned in guiding students.

  • Students who are open to growth, academically, spiritually, and relationally, thrive here. Hillcrest is especially impactful for students who want to be known, challenged, and mentored as they discover who God created them to be.

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