The Rite of Ordination and Installation was held for Rev. Jacob Childers on Sunday July 9, 20223 at Grace Lutheran Church, Knoxville. Pastor Childers was Called to become the Associate Pastor for Grace Lutheran after completing his Master’s of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St Louis this Spring. Joining in the service were (Front L-R: Rev. […]
District News - Congregations
We Welcome Rev. Jeremy McDonald
The Rite of Installation was held for the Rev. Jeremy McDonald as he became the Pastor for Zion Lutheran Church, Ulm and Our Savior Lutheran Church, Brinkley/Rich, Arkansas. Rev. McDonald was originally ordained into the office of Holy Ministry as an Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) and decided to attend the residential seminary at Concordia Theological […]
Rev. Joshua Reifsteck
The Rite of Installation for Rev. Joshua Reifsteck was held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Murray, KY on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Pictured, joining Pastor Reifsteck were (L-R) Rev. Trae Fistler, Faith Lutheran, Hopkinsville, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Reifsteck, Rev. Andre Frandle, Grace Lutheran Clarksville, and Rev. David Appold, St Paul Lutheran, Paducah and Circuit Visitor. […]
Rev. Michael Meyer
The Rite of Installation of Rev. Michael Meyer was held Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Rogers, AR on Sunday, June 11. Rev. Michael Meyer will serve as the Associate Pastor of Youth and Families.
Welcome Rev. Shemwell
The Rite of Installation was held for The Rev. Vincent Shemwell at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Johnson City, TN, on Sunday June 25, 2023.
Christ Academy High School 2023
This year’s 24th annual Christ Academy High School at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana took place from June 18th through July 1st. Fifty-seven young men participated in Christ Academy: Timothy School, while thirty-five young women participated in Christ Academy: Phoebe School. This two-week discernment program serves to aid high-school-aged men and women who […]
Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT)
Introducing one of the latest LERT teams in the Mid-South District. Pastor Ed Braiser with the new LERT chainsaw team. Both Basic and Advanced training was held at Grace Lutheran Knoxville, TN in April. If your congregation is interested in LERT training, contact Jan Simko at 931-200-1777. (L-R) Richard and Andrew Cole, David Hart, Michael […]
2023 Call Day — Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
On April 26, 95 Concordia Seminary, St. Louis students took part in Call Day Wednesday, receiving first calls to pastoral and diaconal ministry, or assignments as vicars and deaconess interns. The Mid-South District is pleased to receive the following candidates:
2023 Call Day — Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne
On April 25, 31 students received their first call into the pastoral ministry at the annual Candidate Call Service of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana (CTSFW). The candidates, including 30 MDiv students and one Alternate Route student, will serve in 20 of the 35 districts of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS). The Mid-South […]
Family Institute
June 15-17 Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, is excited to be hosting its first Christ Academy Family Institute June 15-17, 2023. The Institute will precede this year’s Christ Academy High School program. The Institute is aimed at parents, families and church workers who treasure passing their faith to the next generation. In a challenging world, […]