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 […]
District News
Mid-South District Dedicates Board Room
The Board Room at the Mid-South District office has been dedicated in Honor of Former Staff Member, Albert H. Behnke On Saturday, May 10, current and former District Staff welcomed the family of the late Albert H. Behnke to the Cordova, Tennessee office for a very special dedication ceremony. A plaque was unveiled naming the […]
Grace Lutheran Receives Grow Grant
A GROW Grant was presented on February 2, 2025, to Grace Lutheran Church in Clarksville, TN, for enhancement of their music ministry. The GROW Grant will not only provide funds for important repairs and upgrades to key instruments (such as the sanctuary organ), but it will allow them to expand offerings that connect Grace to […]
New Ministry Ideas Flourish Through District GROW Grants
The Mid-South District encourages innovative and creative new ministry initiatives of its existing congregations and schools through the GROW Grants program. Since the program was introduced in 2022, over $156,000 in GROW Grants has been awarded to Mid-South congregations, helping them establish exciting new ministry programs focused on reaching new hearts for Jesus. Two of […]
District’s First-Ever Pastors Conference Cruise Focuses on Worker Wellness
The Mid-South District was overjoyed by the enthusiastic response to its first-ever Fall Pastors Conference cruise! About 60 pastors attended the conference, which took place aboard the Carnival Valor cruise ship from October 14-19. Many of the pastors wives were also in attendance, thanks to a generous grant from Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF). The […]
Black Clergy Caucus Gathers in the Mid-South District
Members of the Black Clergy Caucus (BCC) gathered at Grace Celebration Lutheran Church in Cordova, TN for their Fall Conference October 22-24. Under the conference theme “Empowering and Advancing the Next Generation,” members in attendance heard presentations and participated in discussions surrounding the BCC’s five-point vision through 2027, which encompasses revitalization, communication, ministry focus, ownership […]
Ralph Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award
Three Honorees Receive the District’s Ralph Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award in 2024 In 2017, the Mid-South District introduced a very special award to recognize the dedication and ministry–building work of individual lay people: The Ralph Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award. The award honors the life and work of the late Ralph Weiser, a long-time […]
2024 Call Day at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Announces Candidates
2 Candidates for Placement in Mid-South District On April 23, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis students took part in Call Day, 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: Welcome to the Mid-South District!
CARE-VAN Recap 2024
Lutheran World Relief in the Mid-South District At this year’s Lutheran World Relief CARE-VAN ingathering the Mid-South District had six drop sites where we collected handmade quilts, school kits, personal care kits, baby care kits, and fabric kits. Our drop sites included Grace, Knoxville, TN.; Cross of Christ, Chattanooga, TN.; Our Savior, Nashville, TN.; Immanuel, […]
DISTRICT MINISTRY MONTH
Celebrate and Honor a Special Church Worker As you know, your Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) congregation is part of a regional group of LCMS ministries and church workers called the Mid-South District. You can think of the Mid-South District as your congregation’s extended LCMS family! Just like your congregation, the Mid-South District engages in ministry, […]
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