As part of the Mid-South District’s ongoing wellness initiative, an online support community for widows and widowers is now available on Facebook. This private group provides a safe and comforting space for people across the Mid-South District who are learning to navigate life after the loss of a spouse or loved one. Established through our […]
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Spring Graduates – LIME
The Lord be with you! LIME is sending you some photos from last March 15th Graduation Day at the Lutheran Church of Imasombahoaka, Fianarantsoa. All of these good news are the fruits from the partnership between the Mid-South District (LCMS) and LIME. Glory be to God the Father, to His Son Jesus Christ from Nazareth […]
Early Mission Efforts in the New Mid-South District
Upon its establishment in 1966, the newly-formed Mid-South District included 77 congregations in its 1,000-mile wide territory. However, “Lutherans” were somewhat of a minority in the region. A number of other denominations were considered to represent the majority of the Christian population in this collection of states often referred to as the “Bible-belt.” While this […]
Hope Lutheran Receives GrowGrant
The Mid-South District Grow Grant program continues to support new ministry start-up for our member congregations. Hope Lutheran Church, Batesville, Ar, is the most recent recipient for its Family Pantry that began in 2026 for families in the Batesville area. The weekly distribution of necessities of young and growing families has provided goods for as […]
Grace Lutheran Church
Gideon’s Sword ministry receive Grow Grant Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock, was the latest recipient of the Mid-South District Grow Grant, given to the congregation on March 22, 2026. The grant was for their Gideon’s Sword, men’s ministry initiative. Gideon’s Sword was designed by Rev. David Buchs to engage the men of the congregation to […]
West Pastors Conference
May 18-20,2026 DeGray Lake Resort State Park2027 State Park Entrance RoadBismarck, AR 71929 Register NowAgenda Register by April 18 The 2026 West Pastors Conference is fast approaching. You will not be required to call the hotel for room reservations for this conference. The hotel requires a rooming list from the District. To assist us in […]
East Pastors’ Conference
May 4-6, 2026 Black Fox Lodge3171 ParkwayPigeon Forge, TN 37863 Agenda Register Now Register by April 4, 2026 The 2026 East Pastors’ Conference is quickly approaching. You will not be required to call the hotel for room reservations for this conference. The hotel requires a rooming list from the District. To assist us in making […]
LWML MID-SOUTH DISTRICT 2026 CONVENTION
June 12-14, 2026 * Springdale, Arkansas The LWML Mid-South District cordially invites all the women in the LCMS Mid-South District to attend our 29th Biennial convention in Springdale, Arkansas, June 12-14. Highlights of the convention include:• Keynote speaker, Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor, ManagingDirector Mercy, LCMS Office of National Mission• LWML Representative, Debbie Yocky, LWML Public […]
1966: A New LCMS District Is Born!
The Mid-South District of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod started operating officially as an independent district on January 1, 1967. Unofficially, it began a little earlier—June 17, 1966—when the delegates to the final convention of the Western District voted to divide into two new districts: the Missouri and the Mid-South. Rev. Dr. Wilbert E. Griesse, a […]
2026 Early Childhood Educator’s Conference
July 9-10, 2026 in Memphis Theme: “Speaking Wisdom, Teaching Kindness,” Proverbs 31:26 REGISTER ONLINE Join us for an incredible opportunity to celebrate your ministry to children through sharing, supporting one another, and discovering innovative methods to connect with those cherished young ones. The theme for this year’s event is “Speaking Wisdom, Teaching Kindness,” from Proverbs 31:26. Featuring our keynote speaker, […]
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