The Mid-South District awarded Grow Grant dollars to Praise Lutheran Church, Maryville, TN for its Music Conservatory and David’s Harp program. The program provides music education to the community who is interested in Christian music, playing instruments, and ways of learning music’s contribution to worship. Pictured at the grant presentation are (L-R) Rev. Derek Roberts, […]
OKTOBERFEST CLASSIC
– Mark your calendar – Hope Lutheran Church Family Life Pantry FUNDRAIDER We are excited to announce the first Oktoberfest Classic as a fundraiser for the Hope Lutheran Church Family Life Pantry, Batesville AR. Date: Friday, October 2, 2026Completed form and payment are due by September 25, 2026Where: The Course at Eagle Mountain, 800 Gap […]
1966: A New LCMS District Is Born!
The Mid-South District of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod started operating officially as an independent district on January 1, 1967. Unofficially, it began a little earlier—June 17, 1966—when the delegates to the final convention of the Western District voted to divide into two new districts: the Missouri and the Mid-South. Rev. Dr. Wilbert E. Griesse, a […]
2026 Early Childhood Educator’s Conference
July 9-10, 2026 in Memphis Theme: “Speaking Wisdom, Teaching Kindness,” Proverbs 31:26 REGISTER ONLINE Join us for an incredible opportunity to celebrate your ministry to children through sharing, supporting one another, and discovering innovative methods to connect with those cherished young ones. The theme for this year’s event is “Speaking Wisdom, Teaching Kindness,” from Proverbs 31:26. Featuring our keynote speaker, […]
The Mid-South District is Celebrating 60 Years!
It is hard to believe, but the Mid-South District of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is celebrating its 60th year in 2026! That is 60 years of gratefully serving, supporting and encouraging LCMS ministries, workers and members across Arkansas, Tennessee and southwestern Kentucky. Throughout the year, watch the Encourager for more on the District’s history—and how […]
Sustained by God, Serving with Hope
Trinity Hope, Haiti Across Haiti, children wake each morning facing hunger, fear, and uncertainty that no child should ever have to endure. For many, the meal they receive at school is the only reliable food of the day, and the Gospel they hear there is the clearest message of hope speaking into their circumstances. In […]
Join the WORKER WELLNESS GROUP on Facebook!
A new Worker Wellness Group is now available on Facebook! Who should join this group? Those who serve—and those who care about those who serve: wellness is for everyone! The Worker Wellness ministry exists to support our pastors, church workers, teachers, and all servants of the Mid-South District through physical, mental and spiritual awareness and […]
2026 LCMS SYNODICAL CONVENTION
Regional Circuit Meetings Set for Mid-South Delegates to the Upcoming Synodical Convention The 69th Regular Convention of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will take place July 18-23, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ. In preparation, Circuit meetings have been scheduled for all Mid-South delegates to the Synod Convention. At these meetings, Mid-South District President, Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, […]
Student Financial Aid
Supporting Future Church Workers… To support the education efforts of individuals pursuing a full-time career in church work, the Mid-South District offers opportunities for student financial aid. To be considered for financial assistance, a student must be a member in good standing in a Mid-South District congregation and be enrolled in a seminary or university […]
DISTRICT DISASTER RESPONSE
Helping Winter Storm Victims in the Mid-South As Winter Storm Fern moved across the Mid-South District and much of the country in late January, millions were impacted with everything from heavy snow to devastating accumulations of ice. Areas in middle Tennessee and north Mississippi were hit especially hard with freezing rain that caused widespread damage and power […]
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