The Mid-South District received two candidates for ministry at the Call Service at Concordia Seminary, St Louis on April 30, 2025. Pastor-elect Benjamin Heinz has been called to serve as Pastor for Athens Lutheran Church, Athens, TN; and Michael Saxton has been assigned as a convertible vicar at Grace Lutheran Church, Knoxville. Convertible vicars are […]
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Expanding Faith Formation to Develop Life-long, Multiethnic Disciples
Salem Lutheran Ministries and Christo Para Todos, Springdale AR received a $6000 Grow Grant from the Mid-South District for their development of life-long catechesis and Faith formation for the next generation. The grant works directly into the Mid-South District’s initiative to bring Generation-to-Generation awareness of faith formation for generations to come. Their efforts could become […]
Rite of Installation Rev. Gerald Heinecke
The Rite of Installation was held at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Horseshoe Bend, AR for Rev. Gerald Heinecke on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Pastor Heinecke was installed after a dual parish agreement was reached with Hope Lutheran in Batesville, Ar.
District Staff Lends a Hand for the Holidays
Staff of the Mid-South District Office had a great time volunteering at Neighborhood Christian Centers, Inc. (NCC) in Memphis in mid-December. The mission of NCC is “to guide those in need towards stability and sustainability through compassionate, Christ-centered ministries and empowerment programs.” Throughout the year, NCC serves those in need in the Memphis community through […]
Grace Celebration Lutheran Church Awarded LCMS Life Ministry Grant to Promote Life
Forgiven, A Post-Abortion Healing Retreat We are pleased to announce that Grace Celebration Lutheran Church in Cordova, Tennessee was awarded an LCMS matching Life Ministry Grant (Million Dollar Life Match) to promote life. Our partner in the grant project is a pro-life organization called Life Choices. Life Choices is a Memphis Pregnancy Medical Clinic that […]
Celebration of 50 years of God’s Grace!
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church of Horseshoe Bend, AR celebrated 50 years of God’s Grace during the Divine service on Sunday, July 21st. It was the exact same date in 1974 the Rev. Ralph Bird, the newly called Pastor at Peace Lutheran Church, conducted the first service at the Lion’s Den (now Abbeys Dog […]
Luther Medals & Reformation Coins
Concordia Historical Institute ~ Clayton, Missouri Upcoming Museum Exhibit on Collecting Reformation Coins and Medals! Concordia Historical Institute (CHI) houses the most extensive institutional collection of Reformation coins and medals outside of Germany. For 175 years, Missouri Synod Lutherans have collected these Reformation pieces as memorials of their faith. Over the years, many of these coins and […]
District and Thrivent Send Hundreds to See Sound of Freedom
The recently released film Sound of Freedom has opened eyes and stirred hearts across the nation regarding the horrific reality of human trafficking, especially for the most vulnerable victims: innocent children. The film’s overriding message that “God’s children are not for sale” comes at a time when the Mid-South District is actively engaged in raising […]
We Welcome Rev. Clarence Martin
The Rite of Installation was held for The Rev. Clarence Martin at Messiah Lutheran Church on July 23, 2023. Pictured are (Front L-R) Rev. Jim Belles, Grace Celebration, Cordova; President Roger Paavola; Rev. Clarence Martin; Rev. Russell Belisle, Cross of Calvary, Memphis. (Back L-R) Rev. William Zwick, Memphis; Rev. Neil Vanderbush, Emeritus, Memphis; Rev. Mark […]
We Welcome Rev. Jacob Childers
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. […]
