In August, DDRC Kurt Ludwig traveled to Heavenly Host Lutheran Church in Cookeville, TN to teach a Basic Lutheran Early Response Team class to train new volunteers. In September, Rev. Trae Fistler traveled to the LCMS International Center in St. Louis, MO for the LCMS National Disaster Response Conference. Rev. Fistler had the privilege to […]
Mission Trip to Tanzania 2026
We are excited to announce that planning is underway for a Mid-South District LCMS mission trip to Tanzania in 2026. Bishop Yohana Nzelu of the Southeast of Lake Victoria Diocese (SELVD) has recommended that our mission activities take place during the week of May 18–24, 2026. Our team will depart from the United States on […]
2025 LIME Latest News
Editor Note: all updates are from Rev. Joseph Randrianasolo, Madagascar-Lutheran Institute of Managerial Enterprise (LIME) to President Paavola. These updates are in Rev. Joseph’s own words. Update 1 – Youth4Adaptation Day LIME hosted a national Conference organized by Youth4Adaptation Day last October 14th about environment and; leadership. A former student of LIME is the first […]
Thanks for the Books!
A request for English theological books came into the Mid-South District from the Finnish Evangelical Mission Synod. This was an opportunity to provide some of the 55 volumes for their seminary and central offices. Pictured are 37 volumes of Luther’s Work-American Edition that were donated to Joni Phillip, the wife of the sainted Rev. Chad […]
Great Ministry Insights at the3L Summit in Little Rock
On Saturday, September 20, the Mid-South District welcomed pastors and lay people from the central Arkansas region to the 3L Summit ministry event at Grace Lutheran Church in Little Rock. Featured speakers for the full-day event were Rev. Karl Vaters and Rev. Chris Paavola, who shared insights on a range of topics related to ministry—in […]
GROW Grant – Immanuel
Memphis, TN On Sunday, August 31, Mid-South District president, Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, presented a generous GROW Grant check for $12,000 to Rev. Jon Petering and the congregation of Immanuel Lutheran Church for its new Hispanic ministry, Trinity Luterana Ministerio Hispano. The new ministry at Immanuel was formed in partnership with Trinity Lutheran Church in […]
GROW Grant – First Lutheran
Fort Smith, AR First Lutheran School, Fort Smith received a Grow Grant for their expansion of the Panther Pre-School program. The program has grown substantially and is joined together with the K-8 program First Lutheran, Fort Smith has offered the city for many decades. If your congregation has a great ministry idea to share the […]
2025 Care Van
November 7-8, 2025 2025 Care Van Memo || Drop-off Locations & Coordinators || How to Pack Boxes A Meaningful Way to Make a Difference Lutheran World Relief Kits of Care are a perfect way for you to gather a group of people you know and turn ordinary items into extraordinary gifts. Often, when natural disasters […]
3-L Summit
September 20, 2025 “LIVING YOUR FAITH, LOVING GOD’S PEOPLE, LEARNING TO DISCIPLE” @ Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock, AR REGISTER ONLINE NOW The 3L Summit is a FREE ministry event perfect for lay people and pastors, featuring speakers Rev. Chris Paavola and Rev. Karl Vaters. These engaging pastors will share ministry insights on topics such […]
Faith Lutheran
The Mid-South District has provided funding for another Grow Grant. This time, Faith Lutheran Church, Thompsons Station, TN received support for their Confessional Lutheran Podcasting. If your congregation has a great ministry idea to share the Gospel within your community, consider applying for a GROW Grant. Visit the Mid-South District website today for details on […]
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