As COVID-19 vaccine mandates increase and a new federal order begins to be enforced, the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is providing a number of resources online to help church workers and individual LCMS members navigate the moral, health and legal questions often raised in the face of these new requirements. The resource page also includes […]
District News
Mid-South Schools Report
March 2021 All ten of the district elementary schools have been able to stay open in face-to-face format during this pandemic. There have been some short-term closures of classrooms, but not entire schools. Of the ten elementary school, Avilla Christian Academy in Alexander, AR and Heavenly Host Lutheran School in Cookeville, TN have a high […]
Ralph Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award Announced
The recipient of the 2020 Ralph Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award was given to Mr. Michael MacDowell at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Murray, KY on December 20. The annual award is given to a lay person who has contributed services and stewardship to the Mid-South District’s missions and ministries in honor of Ralph Weiser. In addition […]
Life Ministry in the New Year
Life Sunday may be observed in your congregation on January 24, 2021. Again this year Lutherans For Life has set a theme and produced resources. The theme chosen is “From Indivisible to Indispensable!” based 1 Corinthians 12:22: “On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable.” Visit https://lutheransforlife.org/store-life-sunday-2021/ for […]
Rev. Zwick Appointed
We are pleased to announce that Rev. Bill Zwick, the pastor at First Lutheran Church in Harrison, Arkansas has been appointed to the Synod’s Board of International Missions. Pastor Zwick has been involved in the District’s COMPASS program and work on mission development in Northwest Arkansas. He has been with First Lutheran Church since June […]
Graduate Rev. Gyunda (SELVD/ELCT)
Friend of the Mid-South District Rev. Odolous Gyunda of the South East of Lake Victoria Diocese of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (SELVD/ELCT) received his Master of Arts (MA) degree from Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, Indiana on Friday November 13.Concordia Theological Seminary does such a great job training Pastors from countries all over […]
Mid-South District Students Receive $81,000 in Financial Aid
By: Angela Fowler, Executive Director for Business and Finance One of the highlights of the year is the awarding of financial assistance to Mid-South District students who are preparing for full-time church work. Our District is blessed to have financial resources to help with tuition while these students are attending one of the seminaries or […]
Paycheck Protection Program
This Paycheck Protection Program webinar was held in June 2020 and is now available for viewing at your convenience.
2020 Fall Pastors Conference
Conference Links 2020 Fall Pastors Conference Agenda President’s Report Education Report Finance Report 2020 Congregational Financial Report Attendee List 2020 FPC Beverly Yahnke’s Bio Yahnke Handout Ted Kober’s Bio Ted Kober Handout Register Online Now October 19-21, 2020 @ Hilton Hotel, Memphis TN The 2020 Fall Pastors Conference is fast approaching. Included is everything you […]
Webinar for Paycheck Protection Program
Trying to Navigate the Paycheck Protection Program? Register for the Mid-South District’s Upcoming Webinar The Mid-South District will host a webinar focused on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the new Flexibility Act and how ministries that have received funds can navigate the program. If your congregation has received or hopes to apply for PPP funds, […]
