Vocation is a
community effort

Lutheran theology has always held that vocation — our calling in life — is not something we discover alone. It is discerned in community, through relationships, through the wisdom of those who have walked the path before us.

LutherLink was built on that conviction. We believe that a student at a Lutheran university church deserves more than a job board. They deserve real access to real people — alumni who share their values, understand their formation, and want to help them find their way.

We also know that alumni want to give back, but often don't know how. LutherLink makes it easy to pay forward the mentorship and support you received — whether that's a 15-minute call or a warm introduction to someone in your network.

Ultimately, the broader mission of LutherLink is to provide young Lutherans with an entrance into the workforce to beign building careers and spheres of influence. Our Lord calls us to be salt and light in the world through our works (Matthew 5:13-16), and we believe that starts with helping the next generation of Lutherans find their footing in the world of work. From there, they can go on to be the leaders, innovators, and changemakers who shape our country and our world for the better — all while living out their vocation in service to others.

Whether you are a student figuring out your first step or an alumnus looking to give back to the community that shaped you, LutherLink is your network.

"A Christian lives not in himself, but in Christ and in his neighbor."
— Martin Luther, The Freedom of a Christian
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Our core values
LutherLink is more than a networking tool. It is rooted in a set of convictions about community, vocation, what it means to serve one another and engaging with the world as Christians.
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Community first

Lutheran education builds whole people, not just career-ready graduates. LutherLink exists to sustain that community beyond graduation — connecting people across years, industries, and geography.

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Rooted in vocation

We believe work is a calling, not just a paycheck. Our platform is built to help students and alumni discern their vocation — with mentors who understand what that means from the inside.

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Radical access

A warm introduction should not depend on your zip code or your parents' network. LutherLink levels the playing field — every student gets access to the same alumni community, for free.

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Trust & safety

Every alumni profile is verified through a the pastor at their home congregation and a graduation record. Students can engage confidently knowing the community is genuine, respectful, and accountable.

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Lifelong growth

Your relationship with LutherLink doesn't end at graduation. Alumni become mentors. Mentors become connectors. The network grows stronger with every person who gives back.

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Open to all Lutherans

LutherLink is not limited to one school. Any student or graduate of a Lutheran university church is welcome — the more diverse the network, the stronger it becomes.

The story
behind LutherLink

LutherLink started as a simple idea: that Lutheran students deserved the same kind of alumni network that students at large research universities take for granted. Here is how it grew.

2026
The idea

A student at Purdue University, in conversing with his pastor, realized the lack of a dedicated network for Lutheran students and alumni that left the university congregation to go into the workforce. Working alongside his pastor, they decided to build a platform to connect Lutheran students and alumni across the country.

Who built LutherLink
We are students, alumni, and staff from Lutheran university churches who believe the community we found in college is worth preserving for every generation that comes after us.
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Lucca Carvalho
Founder & Executive Director

BS in Aerospace Engineering '23, MS in Mechanical Engineering '26, both from Purdue University. Founded LutherLink after realizing how much easier job searching would have been with access to a real alumni network. Passionate about Lutheran higher education.

Purdue University
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Rev. Jared DeBlieck
Advisor and Sr. Pastor at University Lutheran Church at Purdue

University of Wisconsin-Madison '10. Campus pastor at University Lutheran Church since 2019. Ongoing advisor to the LutherLink team from the beginning. Deeply committed to campus ministry and supporting students as they transition from college to career.

Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne
Frequently
asked questions

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Who can join LutherLink?

Any current student or graduate of a Lutheran college or university is welcome to join. This includes schools affiliated with the LCMS, WELS and other confessional Lutheran synods that adhere to the Book of Concord. If your school or church has a Lutheran identity, you belong here.

Is LutherLink free to use?

Yes — LutherLink is completely free for current students. Alumni accounts are also free. We are committed to keeping access open so that a student's ability to network is never limited by their financial situation.

How are alumni profiles verified?

All alumni are verified through their university email address or by confirming their graduation record with their institution's registrar. This ensures that every person in the directory is a genuine member of the Lutheran university community.

How does mentorship matching work?

Students can browse alumni who have marked themselves as open to mentoring, and send a connection request directly. For structured mentorship pairs, we run a matching program each semester where students and alumni fill out a short form and we make intentional introductions based on field, goals, and availability.

Can I post a job or internship listing?

Yes — any verified alumni can post a job or internship listing on the jobs board. Listings are free to post and stay active for 90 days. We ask that postings come with a willingness to give applicants a direct point of contact at your company.

How do I get my university added to LutherLink?

Reach out to us through the contact form below. We partner with campus ministry offices, career centers, and student government organizations to launch LutherLink at new schools. If you are a staff member or student leader, we would love to hear from you.

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Whether you are a student looking for your first connection or an alumnus ready to give back — LutherLink is your home.