The program will start the week of July 10 and be offered from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CT A new, all LCMS Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program is being offered online to ordained and commissioned ministers. The program will be taught by CPE supervisors Rev. Jeffery Scheer of Lutheran Senior Services CPE, and Rev. Joel Hempel, […]
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Concordia Pre-sem Scholarship, the Luther Scholar Guarantee
Application deadline today! New Concordia Pre-sem Scholarship, the Luther Scholar Guarantee, assures promising pre-seminary students $20,000 per year for four years. 10 Awards are available between the CUAA and CUW campuses. For more information and to apply: https://www.cuaa.edu/programs/preseminary/ Applications are due February 1, 2017 Questions can be directed to Rev. Charles Schulz, Pre-seminary Director — […]
New BCBS Plan for 2017 + Key Enrollment Dates
2017 HEALTH PLAN RATES – GOOD NEWS! Between cost effective measures at Concordia Plan Services and management of their claims by our members, our rate increase will be significantly below the national average. The cost of each option will increase less than 3.9% over your 2016 rates. Compared to the national average of 11-15%, this […]
Lutheran Federal Credit Union
Lutheran Federal Credit Union (LFCU) offers mainstream banking products and services, as well as low cost loans to a greater quantity of people within the LCMS community; those whom we refer to as “People in the Pews”. By offering these things, we are able to help in cutting out the secular providers that nickel-and-dime consumers […]
Looking for a fun, affordable, and Lutheran VBS program?
Check out “River of Life” from the Lutheran Heritage Foundation, a week-long VBS curriculum highlighting five favorite Bible stories featuring water: creation, Noah and the ark, the crossing of the Red Sea, Jonah and the baptism of Jesus. The curriculum uses craft materials most churches have readily available, and best of all, the program is […]
Online Sermons & Children’s Messages
The district has recently added a new page to their website listing church’s websites that offer online sermons and messages from Main Street Living television program. The page is found under Resources>Ministry Partner Links>Online Sermons Some sermons are audio only, others are audio & visual. The link will take you to the church’s website, once there you will […]
Reformation Reflections
Recommendations from President Emeritus Rev. Norman Groteluschen Upon learning that the October issue of the Encourager would focus on Lutheran traditions and heritage, Mid-South District President Emeritus, Rev. Norman Groteluschen immediately began gathering resources on the topic. In consideration of the upcoming Reformation Day (and the 500th anniversary in 2017), he shares the following recommendations […]
C.A.R. released
C.A.R. (Congregational Assessment Resource) is an online tool designed to assist congregations in identifying key factors in their ministry and mission and compare their activity with a registry of other congregations. Is your organization interested in C.A.R.? Fill out the below form, we will review your information and be in touch with you shortly. Please […]
Download Online Care Anywhere Mobile App
Not only can Concordia Health Plan members* see a doctor right in their own homes, but now from wherever they are using their smartphones! The Online Care Anywhere® Mobile App for your smartphone is now available free through the iTunes App Store or the Android App on Google Play. The Online Care Anywhere app is […]
Society’s Preoccupation with Body Image, Weight Focus of New Program
In today’s society, preoccupation with body image and weight is not uncommon, but it can lead to unhealthy eating and exercise habits that contribute to Eating Disorders. Cigna Behavioral Health has created a program to connect with and care for members who have an Eating Disorder diagnosis. The Eating Disorder program is available to Concordia […]
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