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 […]
60 Anniversary
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 […]
