The Rite of Ordination was held on Sunday, June 22, 2025 for the Rev. James “Brock” Stockland at St John’s Lutheran Church, Fayetteville, AR, his home congregation. He is one of the four graduates from the Mid-South District who received Calls into the Holy Ministry this Spring.
Ordination of Rev. Benjamin Heinz
The Ordination of Rev. Benjamin Heinz took place at his home congregation, Trinity Lutheran in Lowell, Indiana, where his father, Rev. Rich Heinz, is the pastor. Rev. Heinz will be serving at Athens Lutheran, in Athens, TN and will be installed next month.
A Tribute to Rev. Gilbert H. Pingel and His 60 Years of Ministry!
Greetings in the name of Christ to the Mid-South District. My father, the late Rev. Michael F. Welmer, wanted to be a professional baseball player when he was playing ball in high school. The Red Sox were scouting him as a catcher. Unfortunately, he slid into second base during an intense game and busted up […]
LERT Update
Midwestern K& Southeastern US storms from May 15-16, 2025 May 15-16, 2025 significant storms wrecked havoc across Midwestern and Southeastern United States. These storms spawned 60 reported tornadoes. One of which hit Concordia Seminary in St Louis. LERT volunteers quickly jumped into action to clear dangerous and downed trees across campus so they the seminary […]
Thanksgiving for New Members
St. Matthew in Conway, AR We thank the Lord of the Church for blessing His flock at St. Matthew Lutheran in Conway, AR with several new members. On Sundays, March 2 (left) and May 25, 2025 (right), St. Matthew welcomed a combination of 24 new members, including transfers, professions of faith, and adult confirmands. We […]
Does Your Congregation Need a GROW Grant?
The Mid-South District encourages innovative and creative new ministry initiatives of its existing congregations and schools through the GROW Grants program. What is a GROW Grant? It is a financial contribution from the Mid-South District to support an innovative ministry program or initiative to reach new hearts with the Gospel. Examples of such programs/initiatives include […]
2025 Convention Photos
Opening Worship Service for the Mid-South District’s 22nd Regular Convention was hosted by Christ the King Lutheran Church Thursday evening. Before the Worship Service, was a wonderful dinner. Check-in, exhibitor hall, guest speakers and photos from the Convention floor. The Pastors’ Wives Luncheon gave these special ladies the opportunity to enjoy food and fellowship on […]
Convention
ELECTION NEWS: Paavola Retains District Presidency
Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, who was re-elected Friday morning to a fifth term as President of the Mid-South District. “God be praised,” Paavola shared with the delegation following the announcement of the voting results. Selected from among a slate of six candidates following two rounds of voting, President Paavola thanked the men who […]
Luther’s 500th Wedding Anniversary
Celebrating Martin and Katherine Luther’s 500th WeddingAnniversary with Concordia in Kingsport On Saturday, June 21 at 5:30 PM, Concordia Lutheran Church in Kingsport, Tennessee (725 Truxton Dr., Kingsport 37660) will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the wedding of Martin and Katherine Luther. The celebration will include a service of Blessing of Marriage and Renewal of […]
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