Church Planting Remains a Key Initiative for Our District In 2013, the Mid-South District launched a strategic plan known as IMPACT. The plan is built on five critical ministry initiatives that outline the primary ways in which the Mid-South District serves, empowers and encourages the LCMS congregations, schools and workers in Arkansas, Tennessee and southern […]
Development-Impact
C.A.R.
C.A.R. (Congregational Assessment Resource) is an online tool designed to assist congregations in identifying key factors in their ministry and mission and compare their activity with a registry of other congregations. When working with the C.A.R., congregations will see how they compare to the average congregation throughout the nation. C.A.R. will help identify key areas […]
Night of Recognition and Fellowship
Bridge City’s Special Gift to Local School Families Since launching worship services last summer in the recreation center of a Chattanooga inner city neighborhood, Bridge City Community Church has found many ways to be the hands and feet of Christ to local residents. From operating a bus that transports local kids to church services and […]
District Offers New Service to Help With Ministry Funding Campaigns
The Mid-South district office is pleased to introduce the “Funding the Ministry” program. “Funding the Ministry” is a service of the Mid-South District to assist congregations in developing a stewardship campaign over and above the regular Sunday morning offering. These additional funds will allow the congregation to increase its outreach in its community and beyond. “Funding the Ministry” is coordinated […]
New Bus Ministry
Bridge City Celebrates Launch and New Bus Ministry After many months of getting to know the people in its surrounding community, Bridge City Community Church hosted its launch service on August 17 under the leadership of Pastor Josh Woodrow. A mission plant of First Lutheran Church in Chattanooga, Bridge City is also introducing a major […]
Madagascar Technology Task Force
Funding Goal Surpassed! Thank You for Support and Prayers! Dear Friend of the Mid-South District, It is with great joy and thanksgiving that I share with you that the “Madagascar Technology Task Force” campaign surpassed its $8,000 funding goal. Thanks be to God for this wonderful result! Within the coming month, the Lutheran Institute for […]
President Paavola Introduces IMPACT
5 Initiatives 1. Assist congregations, unable to retain an ordained minister, in Word and Sacrament ministry 2. Resource, equip and strengthen existing churches and schools for Kingdom effectiveness 3. Recruit, support and mentor professional church workers 4. Create an online Congregational Assessment Resource (CAR) for ministry self-assessment 5. Plant new churches Initiatives represent plan to […]
Impact Results
Imagine for a moment results like these: Increased worship attendance, baptisms, adult confirmations and baptized membership in our churches Increased enrollment in our District’s Lutheran Schools Measurable growth for 30% of our District’s ministries over the next three years Congregations increasingly performing acts of service in their communities Our District’s professional workers equipped and inspired […]
Ready to make an IMPACT?
To help fund IMPACT’s five critical ministry initiatives, the Mid-South District has set a financial goal of $1,500,000, to be raised over the next three years (2013-2015). The Gifting Chart provides a path to achieving this funding goal. Ministry partners across our District are already declaring their support for the IMPACT effort through generous gifts. […]
What is IMPACT?
What is IMPACT? The Mid-South District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod is responding to Jesus’ command through dynamic effort called IMPACT. Reach millions with the love of Christ across AR, TN, and southern KY 130 LCMS congregations 12 Lutheran schools 37 early childhood centers Empowering LCMS ministries to make an IMPACT for Christ […]
