Exercising leadership in the Church’s ministry for life remains critically important. In an effort to encourage and learn from one another, we hear from two district Pastors (one from the east region and one from the west) on their pro-life efforts. They have answered five survey questions to help us grow as life leaders. Rev. […]
Give thanks to God for Our Small and Rural Churches
The prophet Zechariah once said, “For who despises the day of small things?” (Zechariah 4:10) We know the answer to this question: Many people in the church mistakenly think that because a congregation is small, anything it does is tiny and mundane. But, the story of the widow’s small gift (Mark 12:41-44) should forever diffuse […]
Congratulations Rev. Michael Croom
Rev. Croom was installed as Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Memphis, TN on Feb. 10th.
Camp Trinity announces summer camp theme
“Listen” is the theme for summer camp 2019 at Camp Trinity, the Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean Mountain, with Matthew 17:5 as the theme verse: “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him.” At daily Bible studies campers will learn the many ways God speaks to us: through His […]
Leaders in Training
Salem Lutheran Ministries Leaders in Training – Summer Internship 2018 At Salem Lutheran Ministries (Springdale, Arkansas), we have developed a summer ministry internship for youth ages 14-18. The purpose of the internship is to disciple, motivate, and equip youth to follow Jesus, serve others, and become leaders in our community. We call it Leaders in […]
President Paavola – Guest Speaker at the Best Practices for Ministry
President Paavola presented “New Tools for Mission and Ministry Strategic Planning”. The Congregational Assessment Resource (CAR) and COMPASS survey tools have been developed by the Mid‐South District.
Rev. John Mathis
The Rite of Ordination and Installation of Rev. John Mathis was held on January 13, 2019 at Christ Lutheran Church in Little Rock, AR. It was conducted by Rev. James C. Walter from Grace Lutheran Church.
Rev. Craig Fiebiger
The Rite of Ordination and Installation of Rev. Craig Fiebiger as a SMP Pastor was held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church, Thompson Station, TN.
Local Athlete Attending Special Olympic World Games
Krista Carsten, a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mena, Arkansas will be traveling with Team USA to the Special Olympic World Games to be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in March of 2019! Krista will be participating in the 100 meter dash, the 200 meter dash, and the 1×400 meter relay. She is […]
Baby Caps, Lap Blankets & More
Beautiful Savior Lutheran’s Outreach Several ladies at Beautiful Savior Lutheran in Olive Branch, MS meet on Tuesday mornings for several hours and knit and sew. They have created some beautiful items that they distribute to area assisted living units, hospice locations and various other outlets. The items include baby caps, lap blankets, prayer shawls, bibs, […]
